Harper brothers get two NBA matchups after Rising Stars duel

San Antonio hosts the opener Nov. 29.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

“That is a great memory for me!” @dy1anharper’s reaction to his game-winner over @__RHJR during Castrol Rising Stars 😂 Via @NBA on X

What happened: Dylan Harper called his February Rising Stars game-winner over older brother Ron Harper Jr. a great memory. The step-back jumper from inside the right elbow capped the semifinal.

Why it matters: The dates shift their head-to-head from an exhibition setting to the 2026-27 regular season. San Antonio and Boston each carry one of the brothers on their roster.

By the numbers: The February semifinal ended on a 12-2 run that turned a 32-28 deficit into a 40-34 finish.

What to watch: Rotation roles will determine whether the brothers share the floor when the first meeting arrives.

Sources

@NBA 2026-09-06T04:48:37.599793+00:00

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