With the All-Star game having a new format this season, there was almost a chance a group of G League players were about to take part in the big-time event. But Maine Celtics guard JD Davison and his G League team fell short in the finals of the Rising Stars event on Friday in San Francisco.

The Boston Celtics will look to win a third straight game Wednesday night before the NBA's All-Star break, but Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are standing in their way.

Jayson Tatum has taken his game to another level as the All-Star break has drawn closer. Over his last three outings he's averaging 35 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists on 49.4% shooting from the field and 37.