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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