Carl scored 31 points, shining throughout the game as the Stripes defeated the Worlds 48-45.
2026-02-16 05:44
February 16th - The newly revamped All-Star Game officially kicked off. Team USA, led by a dominant performance from Karl Leonard Jr., narrowly defeated Team World 48-45. Leonard scored 31 points in 12 minutes, shooting 11-for-13 from the field and 6-for-7 from three-point range. For Team World, Victor Wimbledonama had an excellent performance with 19 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
At the start of the game, the Stripes took the lead thanks to a three-pointer from Leonard and a jump shot from Durant. The World broke the deadlock with a three-pointer from Towns, followed by a dunk from Wahlbanyama and a putback for a three-point play . Murray and Siakam also scored, extending the World's lead to 27-20 .
In the crucial moments, Karl hit three consecutive three-pointers and free throws, scoring 20 points to lead the Stripes to a comeback victory. The World team fought back, with Wambanyama hitting a three -pointer and Powell bringing the score to within 3 points. Karl stabilized the situation with a floater and a free throw, tying the game at 45. On the final possession, Karl hit a step-back three-pointer, finishing with an impressive 31 points. Ultimately, the Stripes narrowly defeated the World team 48-45 .
American Stripes players
James; Leonard; Durant; Brown; Brunson; Ingraham; Fox; Mitchell
World Team Players
Wenbanyama; Siakam; Karl; Murray; Avdija; Alperen; Powell
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