Zach Edey Stats Tonight: Grizzlies big man wins Rising Stars championship in debut 

Zach Edey played his first-ever Rising Stars game on Friday. Representing Chris Mullin's squad, Edey was a key contributor for the team. His size was going to be the decisive factor, and his mere presence made him an impactful player despite his lack of box score production.

Edey and his team won regardless of that, reaching the final score of 40 with a six-point lead. Edey finished with four points, two rebounds and one assist on 2 of 3 shots. He had a box +/- of +10.

Stephon Castle hit the game-winner and had six points, while Keyonte George had 10 points on the night for Chris Mullin's roster.

Zach Edey stats in Rising Stars Championship Game

Zach Edey had a quiet start to the Rising Stars Championship game against Team G League. Edey had a four-minute run in his first shift. He scored two points on one attempt and grabbed four rebounds. Chris Mullin's team trailed 12-8 into the first timeout.

Edey didn't re-enter the game. Chris Mullin's team won 25-14 behind Stephon Castle's 12-point night. He added three rebounds and two assists on 5 of 8 shots.

Zach Edey gets to play against the big guns on Sunday

Zach Edey will get a chance to prove himself in Sunday's All-Star game showcase. With Chris Mullin's team claiming the Rising Stars championship, they have set up an enticing clash against Shaquille O'Neal's "OGs," including the likes of LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.

The OGs are without a center after Anthony Davis pulled out of the All-Star game with a right adductor strain he sustained in his Mavericks debut. It gives Edey and Co. a puncher's chance in the knockouts to win that game and play the penultimate game on Sunday.

Edey would be a huge factor in that matchup. Shaq's team doesn't have any other near 7-footer outside of Kevin Durant, who isn't a traditional big. It sets up an exciting chance for Edey to dominate that matchup.