Team LeBron beat Team Steph by three points, 148-145, after Stephen Curry couldn’t attempt a game-tying shot because of the length of a Kevin Durant and James Harden double-team. This game showed a bit of everything, and featured more defense than ever before.
Here’s what you missed:
11:14 p.m. - Steph tries to get a shot up at the buzzer but can’t. Team LeBron wins!
11:13 p.m. - LeBron’s layup puts his team up by one, then a Russell Westbrook layup makes it a three-point lead with 10.7 seconds to go.
11:11 p.m. - Team Steph up one point with 40 seconds to go!
11:07 p.m. - We have our first ever All-Star Game review, and somehow they got it wrong! Ball hits off Embiid’s foot out of bounds, but Team Steph gets the ball back anyway.
11:03 p.m. - Kyrie, LeBron, KD, Russ and PG are closing for Team LeBron, and DeMar, Joel, Steph, Giannis and Harden for Team Steph. Tie game!
10:57 p.m. - Russell Westbrook and-one cuts the lead to one point. Team Steph 140, Team LeBron 139!
10:51 p.m. - Team Steph 134, Team LeBron 125, with just under six minutes to go!
10:35 p.m. - One quarter to go, Team Steph leads Team LeBron, 112-109. We’re in for a good finish.
10:24 p.m. - Victor Oladipo is treating this game like the Dunk Contest:
10:12 p.m. - LeBron just went up, under then switched hands for a flashy layup. Steph was impressed!
10:10 p.m. - Steph’s hungry:
9:52 p.m. - A lot is going on:
9:47 p.m. - The Migos are here!
9:45 p.m. - The mascots are dancing!
9:44 p.m. - Jimmy Butler is the only All-Star not to step on the court tonight. Looks like he’s just tired.
9:43 p.m. - Halftime time. Good luck to everyone.
9:36 p.m. - Team Steph leads Team LeBron, 78-76. LeBron has 15 points, Klay Thompson has 15 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns has 13.
9:35 p.m. - Team Steph just double-teamed James Harden and it worked! Defense back.
9:29 p.m. - JO3L from deep!
9:28 p.m. - They’re starting to figure it out. Check LeBron’s reverse dunk:
9:23 p.m. - Kyrie Irving just went in-and-out behind his back!
9:16 p.m. - This SHOULDN’T have been a goal-tend. Booo.
9:08 p.m. - Team Steph leads Team LeBron, 42-31, after the first quarter.
8:55 p.m. - LeBron just bricked, and maaaan this is some ugly basketball. Team Steph leads, 27-22, with just more than four minutes to go.
8:49 p.m. - Anthony Davis is wearing DeMarcus Cousins’ All-Star jersey! That’s so nice and pure.
8:47 p.m. - Welp, the defense stopped quickly.
8:42 p.m. - Joel Embiid scores the first points of the game, and defense is actually being played!
8:39 p.m. - CAN’T. STOP. WATCHING.
All you need to watch from the Star-Spangled Banner performance pic.twitter.com/8ApnYPH9w8 — Mark (@tole_cover) February 19, 2018
8:32 p.m. - To recap what just went on:
8:28 p.m. - THEY’RE OVER. Bless up. On to the anthem songs now.
8:23 p.m. - I think this intro might set a world record because it’s never going to end.
8:20 p.m. - Basically everyone got a buzzcut over the weekend. Shouts Kemba Walker and Kevin Durant.
8:18 p.m. - Kevin Hart is here doing intros. He’s really short compared to the NBA dudes.
8:15 p.m. - It’s over everyone, let’s be thankful there’s no Act Four.
8:12 p.m. - LUDACRIS is here for Act Three because of course there is an Act Three.
8:08 p.m. - THERE’S A SECOND ACT? Adam Devine is out here with Queen Latifah. Rob Riggle is on guitar. Folks, what is this? I’m not sure if I like it, but I just want to know who else they’re gonna bring out.
8:05 p.m. - What is happening!?! Jamie Foxx is out here rapping in a cowboy outfit next to Rob Riggle and Kevin Hart.
7:30 p.m. - Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are having a pregame conversation. Looks like they’re ready to push the drama aside for a night as they’re minutes from sharing the court on the same team!
6:06 p.m. - LeBron is making a statement with his shoes for the night. They read “More than an athlete,” which is a reference to the FOX News host who suggested he “shut up and dribble.”
LeBron's using his shoes to make a statement pic.twitter.com/0K4jx84ONw — SB Nation (@SBNation) February 18, 2018
Before the Game
The 2018 NBA All-Star Game will look much different from years past. This year, the NBA adopted a draft-style format when selecting All-Star teams. The two team captains, LeBron James and Stephen Curry, were determined by who generated the most votes. Now, Team LeBron and Team Stephen will clash at 8 p.m. ET on TNT (live stream).
The starters were selected by fans, media, and NBA players, while the head coaches for this game selected the pool of reserve players who were drafted. Toronto’s Dwane Casey will be in charge of Team LeBron, and Houston’s Mike D’Antoni will lead Team Stephen.
Team LeBron includes Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook. But Curry's team doesn't lack star power. DeMar DeRozan, James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid will play alongside Curry.
What makes this game even better is that both sides will play for a charity. Team LeBron will play for After-School All-Stars Los Angeles, while Team Curry will represent Brotherhood Crusade.
How to watch the 2018 NBA All-Star Game
When : Sunday, Feb. 18
: Sunday, Feb. 18 Time: 8 p.m. ET
8 p.m. ET TV: TNT
TNT Online: TNT Drama
A look back at the worst NBA Dunk Contest ever
Team LeBron beat Team Steph by three points, 148-145, after Stephen Curry couldn’t attempt a game-tying shot because of the length of a Kevin Durant and James Harden double-team. This game showed a bit of everything, and featured more defense than ever before.
Here’s what you missed:
11:14 p.m. - Steph tries to get a shot up at the buzzer but can’t. Team LeBron wins!
11:13 p.m. - LeBron’s layup puts his team up by one, then a Russell Westbrook layup makes it a three-point lead with 10.7 seconds to go.
11:11 p.m. - Team Steph up one point with 40 seconds to go!
11:07 p.m. - We have our first ever All-Star Game review, and somehow they got it wrong! Ball hits off Embiid’s foot out of bounds, but Team Steph gets the ball back anyway.
11:03 p.m. - Kyrie, LeBron, KD, Russ and PG are closing for Team LeBron, and DeMar, Joel, Steph, Giannis and Harden for Team Steph. Tie game!
10:57 p.m. - Russell Westbrook and-one cuts the lead to one point. Team Steph 140, Team LeBron 139!
10:51 p.m. - Team Steph 134, Team LeBron 125, with just under six minutes to go!
10:35 p.m. - One quarter to go, Team Steph leads Team LeBron, 112-109. We’re in for a good finish.
10:24 p.m. - Victor Oladipo is treating this game like the Dunk Contest:
10:12 p.m. - LeBron just went up, under then switched hands for a flashy layup. Steph was impressed!
10:10 p.m. - Steph’s hungry:
9:52 p.m. - A lot is going on:
9:47 p.m. - The Migos are here!
9:45 p.m. - The mascots are dancing!
9:44 p.m. - Jimmy Butler is the only All-Star not to step on the court tonight. Looks like he’s just tired.
9:43 p.m. - Halftime time. Good luck to everyone.
9:36 p.m. - Team Steph leads Team LeBron, 78-76. LeBron has 15 points, Klay Thompson has 15 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns has 13.
9:35 p.m. - Team Steph just double-teamed James Harden and it worked! Defense back.
9:29 p.m. - JO3L from deep!
9:28 p.m. - They’re starting to figure it out. Check LeBron’s reverse dunk:
9:23 p.m. - Kyrie Irving just went in-and-out behind his back!
9:16 p.m. - This SHOULDN’T have been a goal-tend. Booo.
9:08 p.m. - Team Steph leads Team LeBron, 42-31, after the first quarter.
8:55 p.m. - LeBron just bricked, and maaaan this is some ugly basketball. Team Steph leads, 27-22, with just more than four minutes to go.
8:49 p.m. - Anthony Davis is wearing DeMarcus Cousins’ All-Star jersey! That’s so nice and pure.
8:47 p.m. - Welp, the defense stopped quickly.
8:42 p.m. - Joel Embiid scores the first points of the game, and defense is actually being played!
8:39 p.m. - CAN’T. STOP. WATCHING.
All you need to watch from the Star-Spangled Banner performance pic.twitter.com/8ApnYPH9w8 — Mark (@tole_cover) February 19, 2018
8:32 p.m. - To recap what just went on:
8:28 p.m. - THEY’RE OVER. Bless up. On to the anthem songs now.
8:23 p.m. - I think this intro might set a world record because it’s never going to end.
8:20 p.m. - Basically everyone got a buzzcut over the weekend. Shouts Kemba Walker and Kevin Durant.
8:18 p.m. - Kevin Hart is here doing intros. He’s really short compared to the NBA dudes.
8:15 p.m. - It’s over everyone, let’s be thankful there’s no Act Four.
8:12 p.m. - LUDACRIS is here for Act Three because of course there is an Act Three.
8:08 p.m. - THERE’S A SECOND ACT? Adam Devine is out here with Queen Latifah. Rob Riggle is on guitar. Folks, what is this? I’m not sure if I like it, but I just want to know who else they’re gonna bring out.
8:05 p.m. - What is happening!?! Jamie Foxx is out here rapping in a cowboy outfit next to Rob Riggle and Kevin Hart.
7:30 p.m. - Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are having a pregame conversation. Looks like they’re ready to push the drama aside for a night as they’re minutes from sharing the court on the same team!
6:06 p.m. - LeBron is making a statement with his shoes for the night. They read “More than an athlete,” which is a reference to the FOX News host who suggested he “shut up and dribble.”
LeBron's using his shoes to make a statement pic.twitter.com/0K4jx84ONw — SB Nation (@SBNation) February 18, 2018
Before the Game
The 2018 NBA All-Star Game will look much different from years past. This year, the NBA adopted a draft-style format when selecting All-Star teams. The two team captains, LeBron James and Stephen Curry, were determined by who generated the most votes. Now, Team LeBron and Team Stephen will clash at 8 p.m. ET on TNT (live stream).
The starters were selected by fans, media, and NBA players, while the head coaches for this game selected the pool of reserve players who were drafted. Toronto’s Dwane Casey will be in charge of Team LeBron, and Houston’s Mike D’Antoni will lead Team Stephen.
Team LeBron includes Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook. But Curry's team doesn't lack star power. DeMar DeRozan, James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid will play alongside Curry.
What makes this game even better is that both sides will play for a charity. Team LeBron will play for After-School All-Stars Los Angeles, while Team Curry will represent Brotherhood Crusade.
How to watch the 2018 NBA All-Star Game
When : Sunday, Feb. 18
: Sunday, Feb. 18 Time: 8 p.m. ET
8 p.m. ET TV: TNT
TNT Online: TNT Drama
A look back at the worst NBA Dunk Contest ever
The 2018 NBA All-Star Game is in the books.
Featuring a new format, the game pitted Team LeBron against Team Stephen. The teams, as has been well documented, were picked playground style a few weeks ago by the two captains, LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
The night got off to a bizarre start, with a lengthy sketch comedy routine featuring Kevin Hart and a number of other celebrities. Then, following the player introductions, it was time for the national anthems. And, well, the American rendition did not go so well. Not only was everyone on social media clowning Fergie for her ridiculous rendition, but so too were the players on the court, who could be seen laughing.
But finally, the game got underway, and it was far more competitive than the past few editions. Of course it wasn't playoff intensity or anything, but the guys were certainly out there playing some defense -- especially in the fourth quarter. Speaking of the fourth quarter, it was a fantastic finish, as Team LeBron battled back from a double-digit deficit in the final frame to tie the game at 144-144 in the final minutes.
With just over a minute remaining, there was even a refereeing controversy, when it appeared that a ball went out of bounds off of Joel Embiid, but after review, Team Stephen kept the ball. LeBron was pretty upset, but Team Stephen didn't convert on the extra possession.
Team LeBron ended up taking the lead in the final minute on a connection between none other than Kyrie Irving and James. Irving dished it to his old teammate in the paint, and he put up a bucket to take the lead. Russell Westbrook then got a layup with 10.7 seconds remaining to put Team LeBron up by three.
On the final possession, Curry tried to play hero, but was locked up by some impressive defense from Team LeBron. Kevin Durant and LeBron James helped prevent Curry from even getting a shot off.
Team LeBron was victorious, 148-145 (box score). LeBron James had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and was named the game's MVP for the third time in his career.
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In the 67th annual NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James led Team LeBron to a 148-145 victory over Stephen Curry and Team Stephen with an MVP performance. James had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a game that was tight and surprisingly defense-oriented throughout. Team LeBron won the game on the final possession by bottling up Curry on defense, preventing the losing squad from even getting a shot up. Both teams had very balanced attacks, as 17 total players cracked double-digit scoring.
