Key takeaways:
- Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron 184-175, ending LeBron James’ perfect 5-0 record as an All-Star captain.
- Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was the star of the night, scoring a game-high 55 points and setting two All-Star Game records.
- The All-Star Game was part of a weekend-long showcase of the league’s most talented players, and featured a variety of events.
The 72nd NBA All-Star Game concluded in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday night with Team Giannis defeating Team LeBron 184-175. This ended LeBron James’ perfect 5-0 record as an All-Star captain.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was the star of the night, scoring a game-high 55 points, setting a new All-Star Game record. He also had 27 points in the third quarter, another All-Star Game record for any period. For his efforts, Tatum was named the game’s MVP.
Team Giannis was captained by Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was the first pick in the starters’ portion of the All-Star draft. Upon receiving the winning trophy, Antetokounmpo jokingly said “Winner, winner chicken dinner.”
The All-Star Game was part of a weekend-long showcase of the league’s most talented players, held in Utah for the first time in 30 years. It featured a variety of events, including the All-Star draft, the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Contest.
The All-Star Game is a reminder of the great players and legends that have played the game and the records that have been set. With his record-breaking performance, Tatum has cemented himself as one of the greats.
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