The East pulled off an epic second-half comeback to win the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game, 109-106, behind a solid effort by the MVP and Kentucky commit D.J. Wagner.
Heading into the 4th quarter, the West led, 85-78, held steady by several notable performances, including Bronny James, who knocked down five 3-pointers on the night.
In the end, though, the East converted from the line when the West didn’t, as Isaiah Collier failed to hit a tying free throw late while Wagner sunk his. From there, it was the luck of the bounce, the West missing a last-second heave toward the rim for a potential game-tying shocker.
Here’s a look at some of the images from the instant classic…
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Bronny James (6) warms up prior to the game against the McDonald’s All American East at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Isaiah Collier (4) shoots over McDonald’s All American East guard D.J. Wagner (21) during the first half at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Isaiah Collier (4) shoots the ball over McDonald’s All American East forward Xavier Booker (34) during the first half at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Isaiah Collier (4) is fouled by McDonald’s All American East guard Cody Williams (10) during the first half at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Bronny James (6) shoots a three point basket over McDonald’s All American East guard Stephon Castle (7) during the first half at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard JaKobe Walter (14) shoots the ball during the first half against the McDonald’s All American East at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West forward Omaha Biliew (0) drives to the basket as McDonald’s All American East guard Matas Buzelis (13) defends during the first half at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; East guard Cody Williams (10) defends against West guard Isaiah Collier (4) during the McDonald’s All American Boy’s high school basketball game at Toyota Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; East guard Cody Williams (10) against West forward Ron Holland (1) during the McDonald’s All American Boy’s high school basketball game at Toyota Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; East guard Matas Buzelis (13) slam dunks the ball during the McDonald’s All American Boy’s high school basketball game at Toyota Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; East guard Aden Holloway (11) during the McDonald’s All American Boy’s high school basketball game at Toyota Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Jeremy Fears (11) passes the ball as McDonald’s All American East guard D.J. Wagner (21) defends during the second half at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American East center Aaron Bradshaw (2) shoots the ball during the second half against the McDonald’s All American West at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American East guard Elmarko Jackson (8) drives to the basket around McDonald’s All American West guard Jared McCain (24) during the second half at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Isaiah Collier (4) and McDonald’s All American East guard D.J. Wagner (21) pose with the MVP Trophy after the game at Toyota Center. Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
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