The 2023 NBA All-Star Game concluded a weekend full of festivities as Boston Celtics star and All-Star MVP Jayson Tatum poured in 55 points to lead Team Giannis over Team LeBron 184-175 on Sunday at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who suffered a wrist injury last week, scored the first two points of the night before sitting out the rest of the game. LeBron James played in just the first half after suffering a right hand contusion on a block attempt. For Team Giannis, Donovan Mitchell scored 40 and Damian Lillard had 26, including the winning shot. For Team LeBron, Jaylen Brown tallied 35, while Joel Embiid and Kyrie Irving both netted 32 points each. NBA All-Star Saturday began with the skills challenge won by the hometown favorite Team Jazz. Lillard won the 3-point contest in his third appearance in the event, and Mac McClung gave the ultimate grand finale in his dunk contest win. Grambling State defeated Southern 69-64 in overtime in the NBA HBCU Classic on Saturday. On Friday night, Jose Alvarado was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge for Team Pau, which beat Team Joakim in the title game of the mini-tournament. NFL star DK Metcalf led Team Wade to a 81-78 victory over Team Ryan in the celebrity game. Grading every player on Team LeBron and Team GiannisBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who earned MVP honors with a historic performance, broke the All-Star Game record with 55 points to lead Team Giannis to a long-awaited victory. Tatum obviously earned an A. What about the rest of the players in Sunday's showcase event? Kevin Pelton: How did the starters and reserves do? NBA All-Star draft resultsTEAM LEBRON Starters Reserves Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Jaylen Brown, Celtics Paul George, Clippers Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers Julius Randle, Knicks De'Aaron Fox, Kings Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies
TEAM GIANNIS Starters Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks (captain) Jayson Tatum, Celtics Ja Morant, Grizzlies Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers Lauri Markkanen, Jazz
Reserves Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers Jrue Holiday, Bucks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder DeMar DeRozan, Bulls Pascal Siakam, Raptors Bam Adebayo, Heat Domantas Sabonis, Kings
ESPN's NBA All-Star Game mock draft All-Star Saturday Night: Lillard, McClung, Team Jazz win Team Jazz -- Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler -- won the All-Star Skills Challenge, beating out Team Antetokounmpo and Team Rookies in the process. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard won his first 3-point contest, but Philadelphia 76ers two-way player Mac McClung stole the show with jaw-dropping dunks to win the slam dunk contest. Kevin Pelton: Grading every event on All-Star Saturday The Elam Ending has revived the All-Star GameNick Elam spent years perfecting the Elam Ending, in which two teams would instead play to a final target score instead of playing until the clock hit zeros in the fourth quarter. The NBA All-Star Game lacked competitiveness and was in dire need of a facelift, so the league called Elam to fix the problem. The result was one of the most entertaining All-Star games in recent history. Read more here. Alvarado wins Rising Stars MVPNew Orleans guard Jose Alvarado's drifting 3-pointer clinched a 25-20 win for Team Pau (Gasol) over Team Joakim (Noah) in the title game of the Rising Stars event Friday at All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City. The win capped a memorable day for Gasol, who was named a Basketball Hall of Fame finalist earlier Friday. Read more here. Kevin Pelton: Grading Paolo Banchero, Jose Alvarado and every player in the Rising Stars Best-case All-Star comps for 2022-23 freshman classNBA All-Star Weekend is underway, which means it's time for our second look at the ESPN Rookie Power Rankings. For each player in our top 10, we will provide a player comparison of a former or current NBA All-Star whom each rookie projects to be like if he can reach his full potential. We rate the top first-year players based on their success to this point, as opposed to future potential. Read more here. NBA All-Star Weekend picks and best betsWho are the players and teams to bet on at the 2023 during NBA All-Star weekend? Which events should you stay away from? And which longshots could be worth a look? Here are ESPN's betting experts Doug Kezirian, André Snellings and Eric Moody to offer up who they are looking at this weekend. Read more here. 2023 NBA All-Star rostersThe All-Star starters have been revealed, and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will be team captains. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant will not play in the All-Star Game as he continues to recover from a sprained MCL, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Durant's replacement has not yet been named. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson also will not play as he is rehabs a hamstring injury, according to ESPN's Andrew Lopez. Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla and his staff will coach Team Giannis. Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone and his staff will coach Team LeBron. Fans account for 50% of the votes, while NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each. STARTERS Eastern Conference Coach: Joe Mazzulla and staff, Boston Celtics Giannis Antetokounmpo, C, Milwaukee Bucks Kyrie Irving, G, Brooklyn Nets Donovan Mitchell, G, Cleveland Cavaliers Kevin Durant, F, Brooklyn Nets
*Out due to injury Jayson Tatum, F, Boston Celtics Western Conference Coach: Michael Malone and staff, Denver Nuggets LeBron James, F, Los Angeles Lakers Nikola Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets Stephen Curry, G, Golden State Warriors
*Out due to injury Luka Doncic, G, Dallas Mavericks Zion Williamson, F, New Orleans Pelicans
*Out due to injury RESERVES Eastern Conference Jaylen Brown, G, Boston Celtics Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers Demar DeRozan, G, Chicago Bulls Julius Randle, F, New York Knicks Jrue Holiday, G, Milwaukee Bucks Tyrese Haliburton, G, Indiana Pacers Bam Adebayo, F, Miami Heat Pascal Siakam, F, Toronto Raptors
*Injury replacement Western Conference Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder Damian Lillard, G, Portland Trail Blazers Paul George, G, Los Angeles Clippers Lauri Markkanen, F, Utah Jazz Ja Morant, G, Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr., F, Memphis Grizzlies Domantas Sabonis, F, Sacramento Kings Anthony Edwards, G, Minnesota Timberwolves
*Injury replacement De'Aaron Fox, G, Sacramento Kings
*Injury replacement Embiid, Markkanen and Morant will be starters due to the injuries to Durant, Curry and Williamson James and Antetokounmpo will select their teams in a draft held immediately before the All-Star Game. The captains will pick their reserves first before picking starters. James has been a captain in each of the five seasons the NBA has used this format. He has drafted against Curry, Antetokounmpo (twice) and Durant (twice). Team LeBron has won the past five All-Star Games. Team LeBron will play for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah and Team Giannis will play for Raise the Future. In total, the game will raise more than $750,000 for the Utah community. All-Star Saturday night participants revealedThe participants have been named for the All-Star Saturday's events (8 p.m. ET, TNT) in Salt Lake City, including the skills competition, the 3-point contest and the dunk contest. It'll be a particularly busy weekend for 11 players who are now slotted to be in multiple events during the three days of action in Utah. Read more SKILLS CHALLENGE Antetokounmpos Alex Antetokounmpo, Wisconsin Herd Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Utah Jazz Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz Collin Sexton, Utah Jazz Rooks Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic Jaden Ivey, Detroit Pistons Jabari Smith Jr., Houston Rockets SLAM DUNK CONTEST Judges: Jamal Crawford, Lisa Leslie, Karl Malone, Harold Miner and Dominique Wilkins. Kenyon Martin Jr., Houston Rockets Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans Mac McClung, Philadelphia 76ers Jericho Sims, New York Knicks 3-POINT CONTEST Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers Tyler Herro, Miami Heat Buddy Hield, Indiana Pacers Kevin Huerter, Sacramento Kings Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics ESPN's experts weigh in on starters and reservesThings heated up quickly when the All-Star starters were announced on Jan. 26 and there were several new names on the coveted list. Our NBA insiders break down the biggest snubs, surprises and selections on the roster. More from our insiders A week later, things got interesting in the NBA world when the All-Star reserves were revealed, but some of the biggest names in basketball being left out of the game entirely. More from our insiders The 2023 NBA All-Snub TeamWhen the All-Star reserves were announced on Thursday night, there were bound to be some deserving players left off of the list. After all, there are only 14 spots. ESPN's Marc Spears breaks down the top players who should've made the roster. Read more 2023 Rising Stars Challenge RosterFriday's Rising Stars Challenge (9 p.m. ET, TNT) will feature a mini-tournament with four teams and three games. There are 21 NBA players to be drafted onto three teams and seven G League players will comprise the fourth team. Honorary coaches are Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, Jason Terry and Deron Williams. Each game will be played to a Final Target Score: two semifinal matchups to 40, and a championship game to 25. Read more TEAM PAU GASOL Jose Alvarado, G, New Orleans Pelicans Paolo Banchero, F, Orlando Magic Jaden Ivey, G, Detroit Pistons Bennedict Mathurin, G, Indiana Pacers Keegan Murray, F, Sacramento Kings Andrew Nembhard, G, Indiana Pacers Scottie Barnes, F, Toronto Raptors TEAM JOAKIM NOAH Josh Giddey, G, Oklahoma City Thunder Jalen Williams, F, Oklahoma City Thunder * Tari Eason, F, Houston Rockets Quentin Grimes, G, New York Knicks Evan Mobley, F, Cleveland Cavaliers Jeremy Sochan, F, San Antonio Spurs Jabari Smith Jr., F, Houston Rockets * Replaces injured forward Jalen Duren TEAM DERON WILLIAMS Walker Kessler, C, Utah Jazz Alperen Sengun, C, Houston Rockets Trey Murphy III, G, New Orleans Pelicans AJ Griffin, F, Atlanta Hawks * Ayo Dosunmu, G, Chicago Bulls Bones Hyland, G, LA Clippers Franz Wagner, F, Orlando Magic * Replaces injured guard Jalen Green TEAM JASON TERRY (G League) Scoot Henderson, G, Ignite Sidy Cissoko, G, Ignite Mojave King, F, Ignite Kenneth Lofton Jr., F, Memphis Hustle Leonard Miller, F, Ignite Mac McClung, G, Delaware Blue Coats Scotty Pippen Jr., G, South Bay Lakers Celebrity game: It's Team Wade vs. Team RyanJanelle Monae, Calvin Johnson, Kane Brown and Simu Liu are just a few of the participants who will be playing in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, set for Friday at 7 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN and will be available to stream on the ESPN App. New this year, each team captain will have the ability to activate "Ruffles Crunch Time," which starts a two-minute period in which point values are doubled. Additionally, the Celebrity Game's "Unlock a Legend" feature will return in 2023, giving a team the ability to add an NBA player to its roster midgame. Check out the full rosters for this year's celebrity event: These players stand to make some extra doughThere are seven players who are eligible to receive a bonus if they are selected as a reserve to the All-Star Game, five of whom have a legitimate chance of being selected to one of the final spots (sorry, Buddy Hield and Collin Sexton). The reserves will be announced on Thursday. Read more from Bobby Marks in The Hoop Collective 2023 NBA All-Star scheduleFriday NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN and the ESPN App) NBA Rising Stars Challenge, 9 p.m. ET (TNT)
Saturday NBA HBCU Classic: Grambling State vs. Southern, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2 and the ESPN App) NBA All-Star Saturday (skills challenge, 3-point contest, dunk contest), 8 p.m. ET (TNT)
Sunday 2023 All-Star news and analysis• Jayson Tatum scores All-Star record 55 points, wins MVP • NBA 2023 All-Star Game mock draft: Who will be the top picks for Team LeBron and Team Giannis? • Hometown Team Utah wins All-Star Skills Challenge • Thank the Elam Ending for the thrilling fourth-quarter finish in Salt Lake City • Grading Paolo Banchero, Jose Alvarado and every player in the Rising Stars • NBA alters All-Star Game draft; starters to be picked last • NBA All-Star Weekend picks and best bets • NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Best-case All-Star comps for 2022-23 freshman class • Giannis, Damian Lillard among All-Star Saturday participants • NBA 5-on-5: Our experts break down 2023 All-Star reserves • The 2023 NBA All-Snub team • Joel Embiid, Ja Morant headline 2023 NBA All-Star reserves • Nuggets' Michael Malone to coach Team LeBron in All-Star Game • Magic's Paolo Banchero headlines squad for NBA's Rising Stars • Celtics' Joe Mazzulla to coach Team Giannis in All-Star Game • These players stand to make extra dough with All-Star selections • LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo voted as All-Star captains • NBA All-Star captains picking rosters live on night of game • Giannis, KD 1-2 in the East, LeBron tops in NBA All-Star voting NBA All-Star history2023: Team Giannis 184, Team LeBron 175 | MVP: Jayson Tatum 2022: Team LeBron 163, Team Durant 160 | MVP: Stephen Curry 2021: Team LeBron 170, Team Durant 150 | MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo 2020: Team LeBron 157, Team Giannis 155 | MVP: Kawhi Leonard 2019: Team LeBron 178, Team Giannis 164 | MVP: Kevin Durant 2018: Team LeBron 148, Team Stephen 145 | MVP: LeBron James 2017: West 192, East 182 | MVP: Anthony Davis 2016: West 196, East 173 | MVP: Russell Westbrook 2015: West 163, East 158 | MVP: Russell Westbrook 2014: East 163, West 155 | MVP: Kyrie Irving 2013: West 143, East 138 | MVP: Chris Paul 2012:West 152, East 149 | MVP: Kevin Durant 2011:West 148, East 143 | MVP: Kobe Bryant 2010: East 141, West 139 | MVP: Dwyane Wade 2009: West 146, East 119 | MVP: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal 2008: East 134, West 128 | MVP: LeBron James 2007: West 153, East 132 | MVP: Kobe Bryant 2006: East 122, West 120 | MVP: LeBron James 2005: East 125, West 115 | MVP: Allen Iverson 2004: West 136, East 132 | MVP: Shaquille O'Neal 2003: West 155, East 145 (2OT) | MVP: Kevin Garnett 2002: West 135, East 120 | MVP: Kobe Bryant 2001: East 111, West 110 | MVP: Allen Iverson 2000: West 137, East 126 | MVP: Tim Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal 1999: Game canceled due to lockout 1998: East 135, West 114 | MVP: Michael Jordan 1997: East 132, West 120 | MVP: Glen Rice 1996: East 129, West 118 | MVP: Michael Jordan 1995: West 139, East 112 | MVP: Mitch Richmond 1994: East 127, West 118 | MVP: Scottie Pippen 1993: West 135, East 132 (OT) | MVP: Karl Malone and John Stockton 1992: West 153, East 113 | MVP: Magic Johnson 1991: East 116, West 114 | MVP: Charles Barkley 1990: East 130, West 113 | MVP: Magic Johnson 1989: West 143, East 134 | MVP: Karl Malone 1988: East 138, West 133 | MVP: Michael Jordan 1987: West 154, East 149 (OT) | MVP: Tom Chambers 1986: East 139, West 132 | MVP: Isiah Thomas 1985: West 140, East 129 | MVP: Ralph Sampson 1984: East 154, West 145 (OT) | MVP: Isiah Thomas 1983: East 132, West 123 | MVP: Julius Erving 1982: East 120, West 118 | MVP: Larry Bird 1981: East 123, West 120 | MVP: Nate Archibald 1980: East 144, West 136 (OT) | MVP: George Gervin 1979: West 134, East 129 | MVP: David Thompson 1978: East 133, West 125 | MVP: Randy Smith 1977: West 125, East 124 | MVP: Julius Erving 1976: East 123, West 109 | MVP: Dave Bing 1975: East 108, West 102 | MVP: Walt Frazier 1974: West 134, East 123 | MVP: Bob Lanier 1973: East 104, West 84 | MVP: Dave Cowens 1972: West 112, East 110 | MVP: Jerry West 1971: West 108, East 107 | MVP: Lenny Wilkens 1970: East 142, West 135 | MVP: Willis Reed 1969: East 123, West 112 | MVP: Oscar Robertson 1968: East 144, West 124 | MVP: Hal Greer 1967: West 135, East 120 | MVP: Rick Barry 1966: East 137, West 94 | MVP: Adrian Smith 1965: East 124, West 123 | MVP: Jerry Lucas 1964: East 111, West 107 | MVP: Oscar Robertson 1963: East 115, West 108 | MVP: Bill Russell 1962: West 150, East 130 | MVP: Bob Pettit 1961: West 153, East 131 | MVP: Oscar Robertson 1960: East 125, West 115 | MVP: Wilt Chamberlain 1959: West 124, East 108 | MVP: Elgin Baylor and Bob Pettit 1958: East 130, West 118 | MVP: Bob Pettit 1957: East 109, West 97 | MVP: Bob Cousy 1956: West 108, East 94 | MVP: Bob Pettit 1955: East 100, West 91 | MVP: Bill Sharman 1954: East 98, West 93 (OT) | MVP: Bob Cousy 1953: West 79, East 75 | MVP: George Mikan 1952: East 108, West 91 | MVP: Paul Arizin 1951: East 111, West 94 | MVP: Ed Macauley
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