By Official release
Posted Feb 13 2010 3:41PM
DALLAS -- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook will replace injured Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (bruised right hip) in the 2010 Taco Bell Skills Challenge, part of tonight's NBA All-Star Saturday Night at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Playing for the Sophomore Team in Friday's T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Jam, Westbrook scored a game-high 40 points. The Rookies defeated the Sophomores 140-128.
The Taco Bell Skills Challenge will be televised live nationally as part of the NBA All-Star Saturday Night, which will also feature the Sprite Slam Dunk, Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, Haier Shooting Stars and NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas. TNT and ESPN Radio's national coverage will begin at 8 p.m. EST.
TNT Overtime: 'McLovin' finally makes it to Dallas Recap
 | Beatin' the Buzzer Roy Hibbert blocks Dwyane Wade's shot but LeBron James buries a big three pointer. |
 | James to Haslem Udonis Haslem finishes with an easy slam. |
 | Sager On the Fourth Quarter Craig Sager talks about the first three quarters of play and what you can expect to see in the final quarter of Game 1. |
 | Hibbert's Follow Roy Hibbert grabs the loose ball and sinks the tough shot. |
 | Throwin' It Down LeBron James finishes with a powerful slam. |
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