Although he failed to kiss the rim, as intended, Anfernee Simons still bested Knicks rookie Obi Toppin in the final round to become the first Trail Blazers player to win the NBA dunk contest.
Team LeBron showed off its high-flying and long-range skills during a dominating run to close out the first half, setting up a 170-150 romp over Team Durant in the league’s 70th midseason showcase Sunday night.
Team LeBron Still King of All Stars 170-150
th All Star game.
In spite of one years’ worth of a global pandemic, the NBA All Stars put on a fantastic show last night, with amazing dunks and shots, along with a series of skills challenge.
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Indiana Pacers Domantas Sabonis won the Skills Challenge. Portland’s Anfernee Simons won the slam dunk, and the three-point shooting champion went to (did you have any doubts) Stephen Curry.
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo won the MVP trophy for the second straight year with a perfect shooting percentage 16 for 16 and 25 points.
ATLANTA - In the midst of a pandemic, this was assured of being an NBA All-Star Game like no other.The stands were mostly empty. The crowd noise was lar.
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