Team LeBron caps comeback with defensive stop, top Team Stephen
LeBron James, Kevin Durant team to prevent Steph Curry from taking game-tying three to hold onto victory
FINAL SCORE: Team LeBron 148, Team Stephen 145
Most Valuable Player: LeBron James
Participants: Roster
Game Info: Box Score, Video Highlights & Matchup Info
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James picked a winner in the NBA All-Star Game.
The All-Stars’ shooting percentages and final scores were way down from recent seasons, reflecting the effort on the floor. The relaxed All-Star vibe was still at Staples, however: Curry chowed down on a box of popcorn on the bench during the third quarter, and the stars made time and room for plenty of good-looking dunks and alley-oops.
Each member of the winning team made a cool $100,000, a distinct raise from previous seasons in another attempt to make things more interesting.
The All-Star draft led to interesting dynamics on court.
Curry chose his Golden State teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, but the trio had to play against Durant. James also chose Oklahoma City duo Westbrook and Paul George to play along with Kyrie Irving, who forced a trade away from James in Cleveland just last summer.
Irving and James had no obvious friction, even laughing and joking on the bench. Neither did Durant and Westbrook, who broke up in 2016 when Durant left Oklahoma City for Golden State.
