All-Star Game

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NBA All-Star Game Breaks Records and Sparks Controversy

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Find out how the NBA All-Star Game made history with record-breaking performances and controversies!

The NBA All-Star Game made headlines once again, leaving fans and officials searching for answers after a lackluster display of competitiveness on the court. Despite NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's efforts to enhance the game's excitement, the midseason showcase fell short of expectations.

However, records were shattered in the latest All-Star Game, with a total of 397 points scored, breaking the previous record of 374 set in 2017. The East team's remarkable 42 three-pointers surpassed the previous mark of 35 set by Team LeBron in 2019, adding a new dimension to the game.

In a controversial twist, the Eastern Conference surpassed the 200-point mark for the first time in NBA history, securing a victory that had eluded them since 2014. Star players like Damian Lillard led the East to an impressive win over the West, showcasing their skills and dominance on the court.

Despite the high-scoring spectacle, players like Anthony Davis, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James acknowledged the challenges facing the All-Star Game. The game's potential remains unfulfilled, leading to discussions on how the NBA can breathe new life into the event and restore its former glory.

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NBA again left seeking solutions after uncompetitive All-Star Game ... (ESPN)

After months of Adam Silver stressing the importance of having a more competitive product on the court for the All-Star Game, Sunday's midseason showcase ...

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

The 397 total points smashed the record of 374 set in 2017, while the East made 42 3-pointers to break the mark of 35 set by Team LeBron in 2019.

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

A team exceeded the 200-point mark for the first time in NBA history as the Eastern Conference won the All-Star Game for the first time since 2014, ...

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NBA All-Star Game 2024: Damian Lillard leads East past West in ... (Yahoo Sports)

Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James face off once again as the captains and leading vote-getters from their respective conferences.

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Players know the NBA All-Star Game might be too broken to fix (Los Angeles Times)

Anthony Davis, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James know the NBA All-Star Game isn't reaching its full potential, but what can the league do to revive the game?

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NBA All-Star Game highlights: East dazzles in win over West as ... (USA TODAY)

The Eastern Conference scored a record 211 points, and the two teams combined for the most points in NBA All-Star Game history.

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Damian Lillard named MVP of the 2024 NBA All-Star game (Basketnews.com)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard came to Indianapolis with one purpose โ€” to win. On Sunday, the first-time All-Star starter headed home with a rare ...

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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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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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Damian Lillard shrugs off boos after winning All-Star Game MVP ... (Sports Illustrated)

Damian Lillard didn't let the boos ruin his big night after winning the MVP honors in the 2024 All-Star Game.

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The NBA doesn't need to fix the All-Star Game, it needs to move on (Mavs Moneyball)

The NBA's latest All-Star weekend just wrapped up after an All-Star game Sunday night that set the record for most combined points, including one team ...

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Adam Silver's anger felt around the NBA - but can league fix its All ... (USA TODAY)

Adam Silver wants a better All-Star Game product. His options may be limited. It's time for the players - or their union - to step up.

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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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How to Fix NBA All-Star Weekend (Sports Illustrated)

For the diehard NBA fan, All-Star weekend is still a blast. For Thunder fans, the weekend felt like a massive win. The young squad had an MVP candidate ...

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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 ...

NBA All-Star Game: East beat the West 211-186. Did fans watch the ... (Texas Public Radio)

After last year's NBA All-Star Game hit a ratings low, the league went back to its classic format. Did it pay off? NPR's A Martinez talks with Jesse ...

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

It was Dame time all NBA All-Star weekend long.

NBA All-Star Game: East beat the West 211-186. Did fans watch the ... (New Hampshire Public Radio)

After last year's NBA All-Star Game hit a ratings low, the league went back to its classic format. Did it pay off? NPR's A Martinez talks with Jesse ...

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Overpaid and uncompetitive? Pippen takes aim at players after NBA ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The NBA All-Star game is supposed to showcase basketball's brightest talents, but Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen says high scoring does not equal ...

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Offers Extreme Solution for Beleaguered ... (Sports Illustrated)

You can't have a terrible NBA All-Star Game if there is no NBA All-Star Game.

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NBA breaks 200-point barrier in record-smashing All-Star game (Axios)

The Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 211-186 on Sunday night.

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