Kyle Kuzma named Rising Stars Challenge MVP, leads Team USA past Team World

While it was a close battle throughout most of the contest, filled with plenty of highlights expected from an All-Star game, it was Kyle Kuzma that led Team USA to a 161-144 win against Team World at the Spectrum Center. Kuzma, who was named MVP of the game, finished with 35 points, six rebounds and five assists, shooting 15-of-27 from the field and 3-of-10 from the 3-point line. Kuzma has averaged 19.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game so far this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, his second in the league.