{"id":603360,"date":"2026-02-14T20:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T20:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/603360\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T20:36:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T20:36:21","slug":"how-these-2-miami-heat-players-played-in-rising-stars-game-hot-hot-hoops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/603360\/","title":{"rendered":"How these 2 Miami Heat players played in Rising Stars Game – Hot Hot Hoops"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RisingTwo Heat players, Kel\u2019el Ware and Jahmir Young, suited up in the 2026 Rising Stars Game. (Mandatory Credit: Zach Barron\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

While the 2026 All-Star Celebrity Game tipped off the three-day festivities in Inglewood, Calif., the annual Rising Stars competition was the highlight of Day 1. The Miami Heat had two participants in the four-team tournament: Second-year big Kel\u2019el Ware, and guard Jahmir Young, who\u2019s on a two-way contract.<\/p>\n

Both players\u2019 nights weren\u2019t for long. Team Austin, which Young played for, lost 40-34, while Team T-Mac (Ware\u2019s team) lost 41-36.<\/p>\n

However, how did each Heat player play? Let\u2019s examine!<\/p>\n

How Heat\u2019s Jahmir Young played in Rising Stars game:<\/p>\n

Young was a last-minute add<\/a> to the event, replacing Chicago Bulls two-way guard Mac McClung, who did not play due to a calf injury. McClung was originally scheduled to replace San Antonio\u2019s David Jones Garcia, who also missed the game after suffering a season-ending injury.<\/p>\n

Young played a team-low six minutes, scoring three points with one steal on 1-of-4 shooting, including 1-of-3 from 3-point range. His one 3-pointer came in the corner on a kick out from Harper.<\/p>\n

(Video courtesy of the NBA)<\/p>\n

While his opportunity was brief, it was cool to see Young earn his well-deserved opportunity. He\u2019s only totaled 44 minutes across eight games for the Heat, but the 6-foot guard has torn up the G-League this season, averaging 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 1.9 steals on 58.3 percent true shooting this season. <\/p>\n

How Heat\u2019s Kel\u2019el Ware played in Rising Stars game:<\/p>\n

Ware\u2019s playing time with the Heat has been a topic of conversation over the last several weeks. In this context, he tied for the third-most minutes, playing 10:28. He scored seven points and three rebounds on 3-of-7 shooting.<\/p>\n

Ware was the recipient of two lobs while nailing a wing 3-pointer.<\/p>\n

(Video courtesy of the NBA)<\/p>\n

(Video courtesy of the NBA)<\/p>\n

In the first clip, Ware sets an angled pin-down for Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, who scored a team-high 10 points in the team\u2019s five-point loss. Evidently, the 7-foot big opened himself up for the lob with a good \u2014 albeit slightly delayed \u2014 roll to the rim. <\/p>\n

In the second clip, Team T-Mac initiated a Spain pick-and-roll, with Ware being the first screener and Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel being the second screener. A poor rep by Pelicans rookie Derik Queen freed Ware up, resulting in his second lob of the night.<\/p>\n

(Video courtesy of the NBA)<\/p>\n

Ware\u2019s lone 3-pointer of the night was a confident spot-up rep above-the-break. His shooting \u2014 albeit on low volume \u2014 has taken a massive leap as a sophomore. He is shooting 40.3 percent from 3-point range on 2.9 triple tries per game.<\/p>\n

Miami will have more participants Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned for more coverage!<\/p>\n

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