NBA All-Star Game

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One of the most anticipated events in the sports world, the NBA offered fans an exhilarating weekend, known as NBA’s All-Star weekend. Highlighted by the new All-Star game format, Los Angeles will be overflowing with supporters from across the country. February 16-18 consisted of several events, capped off with the head to head matchup between Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.

 

The weekend started off strong with the Celebrity All-Star Game, which started at 6 PM CT.

 

Event? What is it? What Time?

Celebrity Game Popular celebrities from all over the world suited up on opposing teams. 6 PM CT Feb 16
Rising Stars Game The NBA’s best rookie and sophomore players competed against each other. 8 PM CT Feb 16
All-Star Saturday Night NBA players competed in the skills challenge, the slam dunk competition, and the famous three-point contest with all of Staples Center Arena watching. 7 PM Feb 17
67th Annual NBA All-Star Game Team Lebron and Team Steph clashed in a battle for the All-Star game crown. 7 PM Feb 18

 

Contestants

Team Lebron

Player Team Appearances

Lebron James Cleveland Cavaliers 14th
Kevin Durant Golden State Warriors 9th
Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans 5th
Kyrie Irving Boston Celtics 5th
Demarcus Cousins New Orleans Pelicans Injury
Bradley Beal Washington Wizards 1st
Goran Dragic Miami Heat 1st
Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons 2nd
Victor Oladipo Indiana Pacers 1st
Paul George Oklahoma City Thunder 5th
Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder 6th
Kemba Walker Charlotte Hornets 2nd
LaMarcus Aldridge San Antonio Spurs 6th

 

Contestants

Team Steph

Player Team Appearances

Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 5th
James Harden Houston Rockets 6th
DeMar DeRozan Toronto Raptors 4th
Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks 2nd
Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers 1st
Jimmy Butler Minnesota Timberwolves 4th
Draymond Green Golden State Warriors 3rd
Al Horford Boston Celtics 5th
Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers 3rd
Kyle Lowry Toronto Raptors 4th
Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors 4th
Karl Anthony-Towns Minnesota Timberwolves 1st

Courtesy of beINsports.com

 

Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY91zRGzdv8