3/26/08 - 2008 McDonald's Games Recap

The Boys Game looked to be a great match-up from the tip. The teams traded buckets and had 3 ties and 4 lead changes within the first three minutes of the game. However, the East Team grabbed the lead at 8-6 and kept it the remainder of the game. The West Team fought hard to keep the lead to single digits and had it down to a 2-point game late in the 2nd period, but they couldn't overcome a 14-rebound deficit and 52% shooting from the East Team. Nearly 11,000 fans filled the Bradley Center and witnessed a closely contested 107-102 victory by the visiting East Team. The victory widens the East's lead in the overall series to 17-14 and stops a 2-game winning streak by the West Team.

Scorers:
Tyreke Evans - 21 points, 10 rebounds
Michael Rosario - 18 points, 5 steals
Willie Warren - 23 points
Brandon Jennings - 12 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists

Awards:
John Wooden MVP Award - Tyreke Evans
Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award - Greg Monroe
Naismith Sportsmanship Award - Luke Babbitt

The All American Girls got the action started on a cold night in Milwaukee. The Bradley Center crowd seemed poised to watch an East Team, filled with an array of big name talent, dominate a smaller, lesser known West Team. However, it was the West Team's shooting and team play that prevailed for the 80-64 victory and a commanding 5-2 series lead.

Scorers:
Brooklyn Pope - 13 points
Tiffany Hayes - 9 points
Nikki Speed - 9 points
Nnemkadi Ogwumike - 9 points
Shekinna Stricklen - 17 points
Elena Delle Donne - 10 points, 11 rebounds

Awards:
John Wooden MVP Award - Nikki Speed/Brooklyn Page
Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award - Elena Delle Donne
Naismith Sportsmanship Award - LaSondra Barrett