The selection of the Eastern Conference has the Allstar game the North American professional basketball league N.B.A won. The team around top players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard prevailed in a game of records in Indianapolis against the West with the “eternal” All-Star LeBron James 211:186.
The East thus clearly exceeded the record of points set by the West in 2016 (196) in the 73-year history of the encounter. Point guard Lillard from the Milwaukee Bucks was named the game’s most valuable player after his 39 points and six assists.
Lillard MVP, Towns top scorer with 50 points
“It’s an honor“, he said: “I’ve been here a few times, now to receive this award is something special.“The most successful thrower was Karl-Anthony Towns (West) from the Minnesota Timberwolveswho scored 50 points and three assists.
“We had fun“said Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), who captained the East.
LeBron James in the All-Star Game for the 20th time
In his 21st season in the NBA, LeBron James appeared in the All-Star Game for the 20th time – further extending his own record. And there were other records: The total of 397 points clearly exceeded the high from 2017 (374), the East managed 42 three-point throws, seven more than Team LeBron in 2019.
193 points in the first half of the game also set a record for two quarters (previously 191 in 2023), 186 points like the West has never had a losing team.
But the “best thing” about this memorable evening, emphasized superstar James, was, “that no one was injured. Everyone survived unscathed.” The 39-year-old had eight points, four rebounds and three assists.
Great show at the Allstar Game
The big show program at the Allstar Game also included the introduction of 75 of the league’s greatest players during halftime. Among those honored were Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan, members of the legendary championship teams Bulls in the 1990s. Rodman’s son will play with LeBron James’ son in the future.
Curry against Ionescu in a three-way contest
The three-way competition between Steph Curry and. also received a lot of attention WNBA-Player Sabrina Ionescu. Warriors-Leader Curry ultimately beat the world champions 29:26 New York Liberty through. It was the first duel of this kind as part of the Allstar weekend. At the WNBA All-Star Game, Ionescu shone with an incredible 37 (out of 40 possible) points and then challenged Curry.
The 74th NBA All-Star Game will take place on February 16, 2025 in San Francisco at the Hall of Golden State Warriors instead of. The NBA continues on Friday night.