The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend commenced with the Rising Stars competition featuring notable performances from Orlando Magic's Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva. Team T, coached by Tim Hardaway Sr., fell short against Team C, led by Chris Mullin, 40-34. Black contributed four points and four assists, while da Silva added five points and an assist. Despite the loss, both players expressed their enjoyment of the event and the opportunity to play together. In another matchup, Mac McClung's Team G League narrowly edged Team M before succumbing to Team C in the finals. McClung aims for a historic three-peat in the Dunk Contest this Saturday night.