USA Stars Edge Team World in High-Scoring Exhibition — Full Player Stats and Takeaways

In a fast-paced exhibition that delivered offense and late-game drama, Team USA Stars held off Team World 118-112 on Feb. 13 at 8: 00 PM ET. The game turned into a showcase for scorers on both sides, with lead changes throughout and a late defensive stop that sealed the win for the American side.

Stat leaders and game breakdown

The scoreboard leaned toward offense from the opening tip. Team USA Stars shot 49. 1% from the field and drilled 11-of-30 from distance, while Team World finished at 45. 3% overall and 10-of-28 from three. Turnovers were costly for both sides — Team USA committed 14 turnovers and Team World 16 — but the contest was decided by timely plays in the fourth quarter.

Top individual lines:

• Marcus Reeves (USA Stars) — 28 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists. Reeves was the engine for the American attack, getting to the rim and converting in transition. He finished 11-of-18 from the floor, including 3-of-5 on threes.
• Rui Mendes (Team World) — 30 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists. Mendes paced the visitors with a hot shooting night, going 10-of-19 overall and 4-of-8 from long range. He produced several late buckets to keep Team World in striking distance.
• Eli Turner (USA Stars) — 22 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds. Turner orchestrated the offense, finding cutters and spotting shooters. His nine assists included several late-game setups that sustained the Stars’ lead.
• Luca Moretti (Team World) — 20 points, 5 rebounds. Moretti provided perimeter punch and scored 12 points in the second half, including two clutch triples that erased a double-digit deficit.
• Bench impact — Sam O’Neal (USA) 12 points; Jonas Petrov (World) 11 points, 6 rebounds. Both benches supplied scoring bursts that kept the tempo high and the lead changes frequent.

The game featured multiple mini-runs. Team World opened the second quarter with a 10-2 spurt highlighted by Mendes’ and-one, while the USA answered late in the half with a 14-4 push spearheaded by Reeves and Turner. The fourth quarter was tight: with three minutes remaining the Stars led 109-107 before a contested stop and a pair of free throws extended the margin. Team World missed two potential game-tying attempts in the final 20 seconds.

What the numbers reveal about each roster

The stat sheet underlines an offensive tilt for both teams, but there are takeaways beyond scoring. Team USA’s assist-to-turnover ratio (24 assists to 14 turnovers) suggests better ball movement under pressure, which paid dividends in late-clock situations. The Stars also dominated fast-break points, converting transition opportunities into easy buckets that helped offset Team World’s hustle on the glass.

Team World’s efficiency came largely from its top scorers. Mendes and Moretti combined for 50 points, but the supporting cast was less consistent; the World bench collectively shot under 36% and struggled to sustain defensive intensity in the fourth quarter. The visitors did win the rebounding battle 48-40, generating extra possessions and second-chance opportunities that kept the outcome in doubt until the final minute.

Defensively, both teams displayed soft spots. The USA surrendered several offensive rebounds and allowed a higher-than-expected three-point clip in late stretches. Team World’s perimeter defense looked vulnerable on closeouts, a factor that opened driving lanes for Reeves and Turner.

Implications and what to watch next

As an exhibition, the game offered coaches a chance to evaluate rotations and players’ conditioning in game tempo. Reeves and Turner strengthened their standing as primary playmakers for the Stars, while Mendes and Moretti reinforced their roles as go-to scorers for Team World. Expect both staffs to tinker with defensive assignments and late-game lineups based on the lessons learned.

Looking ahead, both teams will emphasize defensive cohesion and bench scoring in the coming practices. For fans, the matchup delivered entertainment and a glimpse of potential chemistry for any future competitive meetings.