Jalen Brunson and Team Knicks win NBA All-Star Shooting Stars Challenge

Brunson, Towns, Houston and Rick Brunson defeat three other teams to claim the title

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Team Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Allan Houston and celebrity passer Rick Brunson, won the NBA All-Star Weekend Kia Shooting Stars Challenge on Saturday. They defeated three other teams in the competition, which featured players and celebrities making shots from various spots on the court.

Why it matters

The Shooting Stars Challenge is a popular event during the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, showcasing the skills of some of the league's top players and celebrities. Winning this event is a point of pride for the Knicks, who are looking to build momentum in the second half of their regular season.

The details

In the competition, each 4-person team had 70 seconds to score as many points as possible by making shots from different spots on the court, with made shots worth 2, 3 or 4 points. Team Knicks scored 31 points in the first round, the highest of the four teams, to advance to the championship round against Team Cameron. In the final, Team Knicks prevailed 47-38 to claim the title, with clutch baskets from Jalen Brunson and Allan Houston sealing the victory.

  • The Kia Shooting Stars Challenge took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026 during NBA All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, California.

The players

Jalen Brunson

New York Knicks guard and the son of Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, who served as the team's celebrity passer.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Minnesota Timberwolves center and member of Team Knicks in the Shooting Stars Challenge.

Allan Houston

Former New York Knicks player and member of Team Knicks in the Shooting Stars Challenge.

Rick Brunson

New York Knicks assistant coach and father of Jalen Brunson, who served as the celebrity passer for Team Knicks.

Rip Hamilton

Former Detroit Pistons player who celebrated his 48th birthday on the day of the Shooting Stars Challenge.

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What they’re saying

“Whenever I'm around my dad, it's never fun.”

— Jalen Brunson (New York Post)

“He did his job.”

— Jalen Brunson (New York Post)

“I was not having a good time.”

— Jalen Brunson (New York Post)

What’s next

The Knicks will look to carry the momentum from their Shooting Stars Challenge win into the second half of the NBA regular season as they push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

The Knicks' victory in the Shooting Stars Challenge showcases the team's depth of talent and ability to perform under pressure during the high-profile NBA All-Star Weekend events. This win could provide a much-needed boost for the Knicks as they aim to secure a postseason berth in the second half of the season.