![Lakers star Kyle Kuzma helped Team USA defeat Team World in the 2019 Rising Stars Game on Friday (Feb. 15). [Image via NBA/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/16/660x290/b_502x220x82/lakers-star-kyle-kuzma-helped-team-usa-defeat-team-world-in-the-2019-rising-stars-game-on-friday-feb-15-image-via-nbayoutube_2206479.jpg "Lakers star Kyle Kuzma helped Team USA defeat Team World in the 2019 Rising Stars Game on Friday (Feb. 15). [Image via NBA/YouTube]")
Friday night's All-Star Weekend tipped off with a number of events including the 2019 Rising Stars Game. Team USA grabbed the 161-144 victory over Team World behind Los Angeles Lakers star Kyle Kuzma. He was among one of the many stars on display in the latest game. Here's a look at five of the game's top performers.
Kyle Kuzma - Team USA
The young Lakers star claimed the MVP Award behind a star performance of the night. Kuzma scored a game-high 35 points to go with six rebounds and two assists.
Kyle Kuzma (23 PTS) leads USA Team in the 1st half of #MTNDEWICERisingStars action on @NBAonTNT! pic.twitter.com/B3eoLeFcCO
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2019
Ben Simmons - Team World
Team World failed to get the win, but it was impressive to see Simmons compete in this game as he'll be involved in Sunday's All-Star Game too. Simmons finished with 28 points, six assists, and five rebounds for the night.
Back-to-back BEN HAMMERS! 🔨💥
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2019
18 PTS, 9-10 FGM for Simmons on @NBAonTNT #MTNDEWICERisingStars pic.twitter.com/7FmvrR22Rx
Jayson Tatum - Team USA
The Boston Celtics' star also stepped up for Team USA with his performance. Tatum finished with 30 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the victory.
JT got the moves 🔥
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 16, 2019
Jayson Tatum | #MTNDEWICERisingStars pic.twitter.com/wKNjAWD4Hx
Trae Young - Team USA
Young has taken a bit of a backseat in the Rookie of the Year race to Luka Doncic. However, Young's game is undeniably good. He came off the bench in the Rising Stars contest to score 25 points and dish out 10 assists to his Team USA teammates.
Trae Young brought the SAUCE to Charlotte. 😮#MTNDEWICERisingStars pic.twitter.com/3yCYpA1aiU
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 16, 2019
Lauri Markkanen - Team World
Team World didn't have too many dominant performances as it was evenly balanced. However, Markkanen was amongst starters and tallied 21 points, six rebounds, and two assists in the losing effort.
Lauri Markkanen with a windmill of his own! #MTNDEWICERisingStars
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2019
World Team: 131
USA Team: 144
4:30 remaining on @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/wKTrPpPy0e
