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Paolo Banchero, Mac McClung Representing Magic in Rising Stars Challenge: Preview, How to Watch

Orlando Magic players Paolo Banchero and Mac McClung are in tonight's Rising Stars Challenge. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic are off for the All-Star Break, but Paolo Banchero and Mac McClung are still working.

Both Banchero and McClung are taking part in tonight's Rising Stars Challenge.

Here's everything you need to know for tonight's event ...

Rising Stars Challenge Broadcast Information

  • Date: Friday, Feb. 16
  • Time: 9:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: TNT
  • Radio: n/a
  • Live Stream: MAX App

Here’s a look at the teams:

Team Pau Gasol

Team Tamika Catchings

Team Jalen Rose

Banchero Explains How Much All-Star Jersey Means

Team Detlef Schrempf

  • Izan Almansa (G League Ignite)
  • Matas Buzelis (G League Ignite)
  • Ron Holland (G League Ignite)
  • Mac McClung (Osceola Magic)
  • Tyler Smith (G League Ignite)
  • Oscar Tshiebwe (Fort Wayne Mad Ants)
  • Alondes Williams (Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami Heat)

Italics determine a player who is a replacement.

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