NBA All-Star Rising Stars Game 2026
On February 13, 2026, the NBA All-Star Rising Stars game took place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson showcased his skills, even as his squad, Team T-Mac, faced defeat against Team Vince.
Tyson’s Performance
In only his second NBA season, Tyson was a standout performer, contributing significantly with 10 points and 5 rebounds despite his team falling short in the competition’s format, which operated as a mini-tournament.
The Rising Stars event consisted of a race to 40 points, where only the winning team advanced to the finals. Unfortunately for Tyson, Team T-Mac’s journey concluded after just one game, yet he made the most of his time on the court with key plays that kept the competition tight.
Key Moments
Tyson starred in some moments, throwing an impressive alley-oop pass to Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware, as well as executing a smooth Euro-step that maintained Team T-Mac’s chances until the end.
Support from Teammates
Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell was present to cheer for Tyson, rallying support from the sidelines, even advocating for his teammate to be named MVP before the event started. Mitchell’s enthusiasm did not go unnoticed as he celebrated Tyson’s good plays throughout the game, declaring,
“Jaylon Tyson MVP”
during the match.
Team Performance
Despite Tyson’s efforts, Team T-Mac struggled to handle the performance of Philadelphia 76ers rookie V.J. Edgecombe, who led all scorers with 17 points, efficiently shooting 75% from the field. Team Vince eventually triumphed and went on to compete against Team Melo in the final.
Cavaliers’ Representation
As for the Cavaliers’ representation at the NBA All-Star Weekend, Donovan Mitchell remains the team’s sole participant as he prepares to compete in the upcoming Three-Point Contest and will also play in the All-Star Game as part of one of the U.S. teams.
