Apr 13, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Michael Beasley (8) dunks against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images

Former Houston Rocket Forward Wins $100K 1 vs. 1 Challenge

Originally posted on Houston Rockets on SI
By Alec Elijah | Last updated Jun 8, 2025 2:23 PM ET

In one of the most highly anticipated one versus one basketball games, former Houston Rockets forward Michael Beasley was the winner against former Indiana Pacers star Lance Stephenson.

"These are two of the greatest isolation scorers the game has ever seen. Creativity. Swagger. Buckets. Beasley and Lance are stepping into our arena for a battle that will make basketball history," posted The Next Chapter on Instagram

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The former 11-year veteran Michael Beasley defeated fellow NBA veteran Lance Stephenson 31-21 in their one-on-one matchup, and just as fans anticipated, this game featured tons of trash talk and buckets as well.

Folks forget Michael Beasley is one of the most skilled hoopers in America in his prime lmao pic.twitter.com/1Cu0Ci9NKR
— John (@iam_johnw) June 7, 2025

Beasley undoubtedly silenced every question when it came to the matchup between him and Stephenson, now it remains to be seen if someone will step to the plate and challenge one of the game's best one-on-one players.

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