Terrence Ross wins dunk contest in memorable final

Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross leaps over a youngster as he attempts a dunk during the 2013 NBA all star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. (Photo: Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports)

Story Highlights

• Terrence Ross won Sprite Slam Dunk Contest with four huge dunks Saturday night
• Ross did homage to Vince Carter, jumped over kid for final two dunks vs. Jeremy Evans in final
• Western Conference beat Eastern Conference in All-Star Saturday points competition

  Terrence Ross wore the Vince Carter throwback. Then he followed in his Toronto Raptors predecessor's footsteps.

  Ross won the NBA All-Star weekend slam dunk contest Saturday night in a memorable final round against Utah Jazz forward and defending champion Jeremy Evans. Ross had the best first round in the event and followed through to become the first rookie to win since Josh Smith in 2005.

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  The final round was decided by fan vote through various media.

  Ross' final round dunks were inspired: First, he donned Carter's No. 15 jersey and had high school teammate and Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones throw a pass off the side of the backboard, finishing with a reverse.