For him to then play in crunch time and make a couple of huge plays chills. pic.twitter.com/aezUMgA9Ud, "If I can be a representative of that then I'm gonna keep doing it. After giving extensions to coach Kliff Kingsbury and GM Steve Keim and now their QB, owner Michael Bidwell has tied his franchise to this group through 2027. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/0yjnkN0puT.
He entered the game looking like he wanted the MVP, picking up LeBron full court and drilling his first three. He got started with a side-step midrange jumper over Embiid. Someone double it. THIS IS FOR YOU!LeBron James drills the game winner pic.twitter.com/xWE70Wrw2W. Safe to say he'll get the job done? It wasn't pretty. "It's crazy that the game-winning shot tonight was a fadeaway, and it was inspired by MJ," LeBron said. ", #WNBA Commissioner @CathyEngelbert and Vanessa Bryant present @CP3 with the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award pic.twitter.com/aXhTr7JV9i.
The basketball future for LeBron James son is top of mind in the recruiting world. If the expectations werent already so low this would be an F. All due respect to an NBA champion and Olympic gold medal winner, but its still unclear why Middleton was here! [15] All rights reserved. Team Cavs defeated Team Rooks in the finals after Evan Mobley drilled a half-court shot. At this point, Steph is doing whatever he wants out there. Will the All-Star record book be rewritten after Sundays contest between Team LeBron and Team Durant? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. His defensive effort was as high as anyone (not named Giannis) in the game. When he wanted to score, he scored. 1 overall draft pick in the modern draft era (since 1966) to earn their first All-Star selection in their eighth season or later. As players file into Cleveland for NBA All-Star 2022, check out some of the best images from their portrait sessions. If it werent for Steph, Embiid would be the story of this game. Even in a game where nobody was playing a lick of defense through the first three quarters, watching Curry get as hot as he did was nothing short of jump-out-of-your-seat thrilling. It took four minutes for Ja to convert his first lob, a reverse jam assisted by Trae Young. [14], The East reserves included Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, his sixth selection; Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers, his first selection; James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers, his tenth selection; Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls, his second selection; Khris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks, his third selection; Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, his third selection; Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors, his first selection; and Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers, his first selection, as an injury replacement for James Harden.[14]. The greatest shooter who ever lived put on yet another show for fans who booed him mercilessly at every turn. [12] The first eight players to be drafted were starters. 11:24 pm ET, at Towns was feeling himself early on. [12], Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors were named to the starting backcourt in the West, earning their first and eighth all-star appearances, respectively. If he wanted to score, he did (even though Allen and Giannis made a few huge blocks on him down the stretch). His transition 360 wouldve earned a higher score from Saturday nights judges.
The contest had a winner, but the memes will be out. At this point can you really even be surprised anymore? [a] He also became the first No. Steph is talking out defensive strategy. Team Durant to play for Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Team LeBron to play for Kent State I Promise Scholars Program; Weekend highlighted by first-ever NBA HBCU Classic and dedication of the 2,000th NBA Cares Live, Learn or Play Center. All Rights Reserved. This was the order of the 75th Anniversary Team at the arena. Watch an exclusive backstage look as the NBA's brightest stars -- past & present -- gather to celebrate the league's rich history in this 75th Anniversary Season. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Any guesses on which incognito man it might be? [20], The 2022 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles was played on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He's only two away from claiming the record for most in an All-Star Game. McHale asked Walton about where he got his coat, to which he replied that it was apparently the one they were all told to wear. Here are three big takeaways from a great night in Cleveland. Stephen Curry plans to raise money for the Cleveland Metro School District through his #NBAAllStar stats: $1,000 for every point $3,000 for every 3-pointer $10,000 if he wins ASG MVPCurry Brand is also providing @PositiveCoachUS training to every CMSD hoop coach. Join our linker program. ^REP1 Jonathan Kuminga was selected as Chris Duarte's replacement. The target score is calculated by adding 24 points to the total of the team that's ahead after three quarters. LeBron James iced the game with a turnaround jumper to notch the 163rd point of the night en route to 24 points, six rebounds and eight assists. ^ST Jayson Tatum was selected to start in place of Durant. Two of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood shared a nice moment during the NBA 75 halftime ceremony. The NBA and the NBPA help support Cleveland-area programs that help youth, education, food insecurtiy, economic inclusion and more. Kia All-Star Game MVP trophy pays homage to Kobe Bryant's feats at All-Star as the All-Star weekend trophies receive redesigns. And nine times out of 10, sometimes 10 times out of 10, it does go in. The plan is for Paul to be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks. 10:49 pm ET, at The two guards and three frontcourt players who received the highest cumulative vote totals in each conferences were named the All-Star starters and two players in each conferences with the highest votes were named team captains. The new 3-point champion, Karl-Anthony Towns, is the first big man to win the event since Kevin Love back in 2012. So to be out there and watch that kid from Akron as well shoot the ball the way he shot it, it was unbelievable. 10:50 pm ET, at [17], The 2022 All-Star Game used the same format as the 2020 edition; the team that scores the most points during each of the first three 12-minute quarters received a cash prize, which was donated to a designated charity; the pot would roll over if the teams are tied. Giannis continues to be different. The next 14 players, chosen by NBA head coaches (seven from each conference), were then drafted. I'm very humbled, very blessed and I really appreciate it. Steph Curry on winning the #NBAAllStar Game Kobe Bryant MVP pic.twitter.com/upHqL6mNv1, Steph Curry is the #NBAAllStar Game Kobe Bryant MVP pic.twitter.com/xZn1FFUENF, Steph on finishing two points shy of the all-time ASG scoring record: "I tried. NBA players and legends joined forces to dedicate the Live, Learn or Play center at Cudell Recreation Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This man is a point guard. Not even 24 hours removed from winning the three-point contest, he launched a logo three (that didnt go in) and threw down a nasty reverse dunk in transition. A natural showman, he went between the legs to assist a Gobert dunk, hit a corner three and spent most of his first stint doing pretty things with the ball. MAKES A GAME-WINNING FADEAWAY. At some point Luka will care about the All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/05CMQhJjGL. I can't believe I'm going to mention Saturday night's horrific dunk contest for a second time when I promised myself I would never speak of it again, but man that thing stunk. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver selected replacements for any player unable to participate in the All-Star Game, choosing a player from the same conference as the player who was being replaced. Aldridge: Words seemed insignificant at the NBAs Top 75 gathering for All-Star Weekend. pic.twitter.com/89Vn5XTrGh. It was a time to say thank you, while you still could, to trailblazers who made the game great because at the 100th anniversary, the debate will begin anew. All-Star Games just aren't Jimmy Butlers scene. First, he threw down a reverse alley-oop after damn near hitting the back of his head on the rim. When he wanted a rebound, it ended up in his hands. It might've looked like an MJ shot, and the late great Kobe Bryant for that matter, but usually those guys were taking fadeaways from closer to the elbow or along the baseline. 10:53 pm ET, at What it's like watching the Steph Curry experience right nowhttps://t.co/uTKjKyIHqJ pic.twitter.com/YTfWIKZ8wu. Fun first All-Star experience for Freddie All-Star, who took threes when open and even made a couple! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/cUGcexIAYJ. 11:28 pm ET, at [40], In Canada, the game was televised nationally by Sportsnet. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^INJ1 Kevin Durant was unable to play due to a knee injury.
[19] Team LeBron's Stephen Curry won the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award after scoring 50 points, two shy of Anthony Davis's record and 48 of which were made from three-pointers, and setting three-pointers record. He hit his first two threes, putting Team LeBron ahead at the end of the first quarter. The NBA All-Star scoring record (52 -- Anthony Davis, 2017) is in serious danger. From the NBA's 75th Anniversary team honors to EJ's bars, Chef Curry cooking and DJ Khaled's performance, 2022 All-Star Weekend in Cleveland delivers. I dont have advanced stats for this game, but my money is on nobody dribbling as much as Garland, who took a minute to get going but carried Team LeBron for a stretch, thanks to Chris Pauls thumb injury and Donovan Mitchells absence. [41], 71st edition edition of the NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player, NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award, "Cleveland's NBA All-Star Game history: By the numbers", "Cleveland to Host NBA All-Star 2022 and Commemorate League's 75th Anniversary", "Stephen Curry sets NBA All-Star Game record for 3-pointers made", "Stephen Curry puts on show, shatters records with All-Star 3-point barrage", "Steph wins All-Star MVP with record-breaking 50-point night", "NBA All-Star Game 2022: Score and highlights", "Curry wins MVP with 16 threes in a 50-point all-star performance", "Suns' Monty Williams to coach Team LeBron in 2022 NBA All-Star Game", "Miami's Erik Spoelstra to coach Team Durant in 2022 NBA All-Star Game", "2020 NBA All-Star voting first returns released", "1. "Steph Curry on being the face of the league at #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/0BTUPnNaz1, This view of LBJ's game-winner #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/NSaaz81j5D, Steph Curry. Silver's selection joined the team that drafted the replaced player. [16], The NBA-All Star draft took place on February 10, 2022. None of it was flashy, but Booker showed why hes an assassin and it was impressive. "He literally has an automatic sniper connected to his arm and, when he lets it go, not only himself but everybody on the floor, in the stands, on TV, on their phones, whatever you're watching on, you think it's going in every time. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Kawhi THE CLAW Leonard pic.twitter.com/NHvjAegNS9. [1] The announcement of the site selection was made on November 1, 2018, at a press conference held by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry set #NBAAllStar records with 6 threes in a quarter and 8 threes in a half.The record for threes in an #NBAllStar Game is 9. pic.twitter.com/k7r6DnJLDl, Vanessa Bryant and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert presented Paul with the award for his "significant contributions to the advancement of girls and womens basketball, and advocacy for the WNBA. As mentioned, the man cashed 16 -- sixteen! Do you have a blog? The former cornerback aired his opinions on is former organization. [15] Six international All-Stars include record-tying 4 international All-Star Game starters. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. After a historic night, Steph Curry takes home the 2022 Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP. The 2022 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition game played on February 20, 2022, during the National Basketball Association's 202122 season. Steph is racking up the funds for the Cleveland Metro School District. If you were disappointed by the dud dunk contest on Saturday night, the actual All-Star Game more than made up for it on Sunday. [15] The All-Star Game was awesome, with Team LeBron squeaking past Team Durant. 
Throughout, Giannis was Giannis. LeBron James and Kevin Durant were named captains for the second straight year, as they both received the most votes from the West and East, respectively.
The 12-time All-Star has been recognized for his contributions to the advancement of girls' and women's basketball. [28], The Skills Challenge took place on February 19. It was the 71st edition of the NBA All-Star Game. A 4-for-10 night for Tatum, who missed all four of his threes and didnt really make any notable imprint on the game. ^INJ2 Davion Mitchell was unable to participate due to a hand injury. I thought this year would be when it started, but I was very wrong. Most of the NBAs 75th anniversary team came together in Cleveland on Sunday night. 11:16 pm ET, at Right before that he hit a 35-footer, turning back to run on defense while the ball was still in flight. Ball played hard. When he turned the temperature up on defense, Curry threw the ball into the fourth row. 2022 Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP Award: Stephen Curry. For me, it is actually. [6][7], Monty Williams, coach of the Phoenix Suns, qualified as the head coach of Team LeBron on January 30. LeBron hit it with the fadeaway. I couldn't believe Steph passed it instead of going for the record against LaVinebut it was smart. Pitch perfect. A quick reminder of the context around that LeBron game-winner. Shout out to Allen and his undefeated comfy fits. Team LeBron defeats Team Durant 163-160, as Steph Curry went off for a game-high 50 points and an All-Star Game record of 16 3-pointers. He was excellent and cared and probably wanted MVP. Then he finished a 360 alley-oop courtesy of a 40-foot lob from Trae Young. And still undefeated as an NBA All-Star captain. LeBron hit the game-winner. 11:14 pm ET, at Steph Curry has a thing for hooping in Cleveland, as he's now up to 15 threes. 11:13 pm ET, at [25], ^INJ1 Chris Duarte was unable to participate due to a toe injury. The fourth quarter was untimed under the rules of the Elam Ending, in which the first team to meet or exceed a "target score"the score of the leading team in total scoring after three quarters plus 24was declared the winner. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. P, at [38] The game was televised nationally in the United States by TNT. On Saturday night, Obi Toppin claimed the dunk contest title after outdueling Juan Toscano-Anderson in the final round. The West reserves included Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, his third selection (and first as a non-replacement player); Luka Doni of the Dallas Mavericks, his third selection; Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz, his third selection; Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, his fourth selection; Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz, his third selection; Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns, his 12th selection; and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves, his third selection. ^REP2 Bones Hyland was selected as Davion Mitchell's replacement. Where have we seen that shot before? The Elam Ending plays to a target score rather than with a running clock in the fourth quarter. And then over the next couple of hours Curry proceeded to thaw Cleveland out from the tundra its been in all weekend. Read more here. The 18-time All-Star will lead Team LeBron in Sunday's All-Star Game in Cleveland, just 35 minutes away from his hometown of Akron. But after a snowed-in launch and brilliant finish to All-Star weekend, what does the NBA think of Cleveland now? 50 PTS17-30 FG16-27 3FG#StephGonnaSteph \_()_/ pic.twitter.com/HGqgUZdaFD. ^REP2 Dejounte Murray was selected as Draymond Green's replacement. And they were in a game. And then crickets. Team LeBron is two points away from a victory, Team Durant keeps going to Embiid 1-on-1 against Jarrett Allen and it's not working. [27] 11:45 pm ET, at Here are some numbers and tidbits pertaining to NBA All-Star 2022 which will reach fans in 215 countries and territories in a record 60 languages. [29] Team Rooks advanced to the finals after winning the third round and receiving 200 points in the round. It was pretty cool.". The fans could vote through the NBA website and the NBA App. Steph misses a deep 3 that would've ended it and given him the record. "I did not want to lose out on the opportunity to shake the man's hand that inspired me throughout my childhood. Playing with a fractured thumb, Paul still managed to be one of two players who committed a foul in the first quarter. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [28]
[12] Wiggins was the third first-time All-Star to be voted a starter in his eighth season or later. If a replaced player is a starter, the head coach of that team would choose a new starter from their cast of players. The NBA and AT&T donated $100,000 to each team's athletic department, and the game was simulcasted by NBA TV, TNT and ESPN2. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. Iconic stuff50 points for the games MVP. Cade Cunningham took home the MVP. True to his Boston legend brand, McHale was rocking a bright green Celtics jacket when he noticed that Walton had a more generic '75' jacket. Joel Embiid led the way for Team Durant with 36 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. [23][24] Howard defeated Morgan State 6866. That looks a lot like Michael Jordan. -- 3-pointers, demolishing the previous record of nine held by Paul George (2016). 11:10 pm ET, at ^REP1 LaMelo Ball was selected as Kevin Durant's replacement. Cleveland booed Steph Curry because of the history and out of respect between them. 50 points, new record 16 three-pointers. [13], The All-Star Game reserves were announced on February 3, 2022. LeBron hits the game-winner in Cleveland. Italics indicates leading vote-getters per conference. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Alex Toussaint named All-Star Celebrity Game MVP. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories_live-blog. If not for Curry magic and his own three-ball actually falling, he wouldve had it. Meant as a compliment: He looks awkward out there, unable to unleash all the two-way physicality that makes him so valuable for the Heat. A. Even at age 59, Michael Jordan still wants to go one-on-one with Magic. [15] THE NO-LOOK THREE Steph Curry (45 PTS, 15 threes) is taking over the #NBAAllStar game. Toppin won it by going between-the-legs and tapping the ball off the backboard before throwing it down. 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He once said hell consider entering it for $1 million. This was the third time that the Cleveland area hosted the All-Star Game, the first being in 1981 at the Coliseum in nearby Richfield, Ohio, and most recently in 1997three years after the Cavaliers moved back to downtown Cleveland to play in the newly built Gund Arena, which is now known as Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Stephen Curry put on an all-time show with an All-Star Game record 16 3-pointers en route to 50 points, taking home the first Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP trophy as Team LeBron -- on the strength of a LeBron James walk-off jumper -- edged Team Durant 163-160 in a wild Elam Ending finish. Then Zach LaVine makes a 3. "Boxes and elbows, make him shoot! The windmill was absolutely nasty. He also hit a monstrous pull-up three near the end of the game. [16] This guy is an absolute freak of a dunker, a combination of vertical explosion, effortless athleticism and sheer finishing force that I'm not sure we've ever seen. I think so. And can we talk about the difficulty of that shot? It was fascinating to watchJokiwho did not care at all about anything except passing the ball and pretty much refused to shoot even when wide openand contrast that approach with Joel Embiid, who very (very, very) much wanted to win MVP. He hit his first shot from the corner. LEBRON DRILLS THE GAME-WINNER IN CLEVELAND Team LeBron wins for a fifth-consecutive #NBAAllStar Game. @BleacherReport pic.twitter.com/5W8CsujtjQ. It was a star-studded affair in Cleveland as the NBA honored its most legendary players in recognition of the league's 75th anniversary. section: | slug: 2022-nba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-stephen-currys-3-point-barrage-lebron-james-game-winner-steal-show | sport: basketball | route: live_blog_single | Earlier, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen won the skills challenge in front of their home fans. [5] This was Team LeBron's fifth consecutive All-Star win. Reserve Judgment: Stein's All-Star Benches", "2022 NBA All-Star Game starters announced", "LeBron James, Kevin Durant named captains again for All-Star Game as starter pool announced", "LaMelo Ball, Dejounte Murray named as injury replacements for 2022 All-Star Game", "Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen named as injury replacement for 2022 All-Star Game", "Team LeBron vs. Coincidentally, on the occasion Cleveland hosted an All-Star Game, the NBA celebrated its 35th season (1981), 50th anniversary (1997), and 75th anniversary (2022). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks and DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls were named the backcourt starters in the East, earning their second and fifth all-star appearances, respectively. @NBA pic.twitter.com/aPN3QBAAsv. Honoring current and historic stars, the 2022 NBA All-Star Game delivers with triumphant moments for LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Team Durant was the home team due to the Eastern Conference having home team status for the game. ", Steph, the MVP: "That's pretty special, obviously. #NBAAllStar on TNT & TBS pic.twitter.com/9PFUYRW2Q9. NBA Commissioner discusses variety of topics at his annual state-of-the-league All-Star press conference. Oscar Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker tells the story of how Black pioneers within the NBA changed the landscape of the league to be more inclusive. Final score. ^REP3 Jarrett Allen was selected as James Harden's replacement. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. LeBron wants the ball. He's up to 45 points and has made more 3s than anyone in any NBA game, ever.
Kawhi Leonard flashed the claw on his presentation walk. Oscar Award-Winning Actor Forest Whitaker tells the story of 75 years of the NBAs history of INCLUSION.
pic.twitter.com/S7ZTXatg0G, After some jokes about Steph Curry coming up with a defensive game plan and having to take over for Draymond Green since he's been out, Green said on the TBS broadcast that he's hoping to come back in three to four weeks..