NBA All-Star Game

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NBA All-Star Weekend Recap: Dunk Contests, Records Broken, and Controversies

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Check out the highlights and low points of the NBA All-Star Weekend, from jaw-dropping dunks to record-breaking moments!

The NBA All-Star Weekend brought a mix of excitement and disappointment to basketball fans worldwide. From the thrilling dunk contests to the controversial moments on the court, the event was a rollercoaster of emotions. The Rising Stars game failed to catch the attention of many, while the skills competition and Dunk Contest left some cringing with the performances. The highlight was the record-breaking 2024 NBA All-Star Game, where the Eastern Conference triumphed over the Western Conference with a historic score of 211-186.

Records were shattered during the All-Star Game, with a total of 397 points scored, and the East setting a new record for made 3-pointers with an impressive 42 shots. Damian Lillard from the Bucks stole the show and was named the MVP of the game, showcasing his skills throughout the weekend. Despite the controversies and lackluster moments, players like Kawhi Leonard found joy in the camaraderie and fun on the court, despite the fans feeling differently about the event.

While the debate rages on about the state of the NBA All-Star Weekend, with criticisms about the lack of effort and defense, there is still hope for improvement in future events. From the awkward moments that sum up the event's worst to the historical highs reached in the 2024 All-Star Game, the NBA All-Star Weekend was a mix of highs and lows that kept fans talking and wondering about its future.

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NBA All-Star Weekend grades for dunk contest, Rising Stars, more ... (ESPN Australia)

Here are grades for every event during All-Star Weekend, including the skills, 3s, dunks -- and the Steph vs. Sabrina competition.

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NBA's All-Star Game has become unwatchable, and it also might be ... (CBSSports.com)

Very few people even know the Rising Stars game is happening on Friday. On Saturday, the skills competition is cringeworthy, and a Dunk Contest that requires a ...

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Record point total in controversial NBA All-Star Game as the East ... (CNN)

The offense was free-flowing in the yearly gathering of the NBA's biggest stars. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. CNN โ€”.

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2024 NBA All-Star game records and individual highs (Basketnews.com)

In a game where the Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference with a whopping score of 211-186, which marked the first time that the 200-point mark was ...

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Records fall in highest-scoring NBA All-Star Game (NBA.com)

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game smashed the record for total points (397) and the East set the record for made 3-pointers with 42.

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Bucks' Damian Lillard named MVP of 2024 NBA All-Star Game - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

It was "Dame Time" all NBA All-Star Weekend long.

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East hangs 211 points to topple West in NBA All-Star Game (The Hindu)

Damian Lillard shines in NBA All-Star Game, named MVP after leading Eastern Conference to record-setting win.

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How to fix the NBA All-Star Game (The Undefeated)

Western Conference All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns Western Conference goes up for a dunk against the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the fourth quarter ...

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'Putrid': NBA debate reignited as awkward All-Star moment sums up ... (Fox Sports)

'Putrid': NBA debate reignited as awkward All-Star moment sums up all-time worst.

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What's wrong with NBA All-Star Weekend and can it be fixed ... (Yahoo Sports)

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill checks in from Indianapolis the morning after the 2024 NBA All-Star Game to wonder why the event has lost ...

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Stiles Points: Stop Complaining About the NBA All-Star Game (Sports Illustrated)

With the league returning to the Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format, even Commissioner Adam Silver expected a better product. He admitted as much ...

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Kawhi Leonard Reacts to Playing in NBA All-Star Game (Sports Illustrated)

While the NBA All-Star game was an absolute disappointment to fans, the players seemed to have fun bonding on the court with each other - even someone as ...

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JIMMY'S TAKE: Lack of effort, defense makes NBA All-Star Game ... (WKYC.com)

Jim Donovan says the NBA All-Star Game "has become a total waste of three hours on my sports calendar. The numbers are laughable."

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