Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers to victory, earning Rising Stars MVP after scoring 13 points in the championship game. San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama had a strong showing but was eliminated in the second game.
Jalen Williams, Mathurin's teammate, contributed 13 points, giving coach Jalen Rose the title. The celebration was all-Pacers as former players Rose and coach Detlef Schrempf made it to the championship round.
Indiana rookie Oscar Tshiebwe also had a significant impact, scoring eight points in the title game, showcasing a strong team effort by the Pacers.