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[Saba Sports News] The NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Friday night with the Celebrity Game and the Rising Stars Game, as the league’s biggest names gather in San Francisco for the midseason break. The Rising Stars Game headlines opening night, and it’s already living up to the excitement.
In the first game of the night, Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht got things rolling for Team C, draining a corner three.
He later electrified the crowd with a monster dunk, helping Team C secure a 40-34 win over Team T and advance to the championship game.
After Knecht’s impressive performance, Lakers fans erupted on social media, rallying behind their rising star.