Damian Lillard calls game from halfcourt to end NBA All-Star Game
Updated Mar 08, 2021;
Posted Mar 07, 2021
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 07: Damian Lillard #0 of Team James celebrates against Team Durant during the second half in the 70th NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena on March 07, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Getty Images
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Dame Time never takes a break, even on vacation. Not even when there isn’t a game clock in place.
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard added another shot to his resume of clutch moments during the final seconds of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. A halfcourt three from Lillard in his sixth All-Star appearance sealed a 170-150 win for Team LeBron over Team Durant at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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.
NBA All-Star Game Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the NBA All-Star Game. The All-Star Game caps off All-Star Weekend. All-Star Weekend includes the Slam Dunk contest, the Three Point Shootout and the Rookie Challenge.
March 7, 2021 – The 70th NBA All-Star Game takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Team LeBron defeats Team Durant, 170-150.
February 16, 2020 – The 69th NBA All-Star Game takes place at the United Center in Chicago. Team LeBron defeats Team Giannis, 157-155.
The Eastern Conference has won 37 All-Star Games, and
Starters:
Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Team Durant
Starters:
History
March 2, 1951 – The first All-Star Game takes place at the Boston Garden. The East wins 111-94. Ed Macauley is named the MVP.
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.