This Sunday the 72nd edition of the All-Star Game from NBA, the traditional match that brought together the best players from the most prestigious basketball league in the world. This year, the team led by Giannis Antetokounmpo prevailed over the cast headed by LeBron James in it Vivint Smart Home Arenathe house of the Utah Jazz, by 184-175.
Although the spotlight was on LeBronwho was honored for becoming the all-time top scorer in the regular phase of the NBA and has also broken a record of Kareem Abdul Jabbar (He reached it as the player with the most selections for the All-Star (19)), was Jayson Tatum who stayed with the last flashes at the end as game MVP and after reaching the most points in NBA All-Star history: 55.
The play by LeBron James that aroused the ovation of the public.
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The cast led by LeBron James will face off against the lead by Giannis Antetokounmpo in the traditional All-Star Games of the best basketball league in the world
Of course, LeBron James, the star of los angeles lakers who has six consecutive editions of the Game of stars as captain and his team had won all the games until today, he gave his show with a couple of plays that were highly celebrated by the fans. Like the one shown below with which they should have scored rebounds, assists and points in the same action. Or a great assist from Jokic for a tremendous fly from The King.
Michael Malonehe coach of the Denver Nuggetswas in charge of directing the Team LeBron; while Joe Mazzullacoach of the Boston Celticsis the one who was in charge of the Team Giannis. In these All-Star Games there were significant casualties such as those of Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid y Kevin Durantbut it was a game full of talent.
Jayson Tatum’s historic All Star Game: he scored 55 points, broke an NBA record and was voted the best player
The Boston Celtics forward brought out all his talent and starred in the most competitive moment of the day by playing several one-on-ones against his teammate Jaylen Brown
The starting quintets were: LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic y Nikola Jokic. For their part, together with Giannis they left from the beginning Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell and Lauri Markkanen.
Among the pearls of the first half was the show that Morant gave.
In the second quarter he stood out, Lillard’s bomb from behind midfield caused madness in the Vivint Smart Home Arena of the Utah Jazz.
Lillard’s bomb from behind half court.
He played only two games in the NBA and dazzled everyone with his skills in the air: Mac McClung won the dunk tournament of the All Star Game
The player, who comes from being rookie of the year in the G-League, surprised everyone with his jumping ability. The triple contest was for Damian Lillard
The alternates were chosen as follows:
Team LeBron: Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Brown, Paul George, Tyrese Haliburton, Julius Randle, De’Aaron Fox y Jaren Jackson Jr. Team Giannis: Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, DeMar DeRozan, Pascal Siakam, Bam Adebayo and Domantas Sabonis are all available.
The event, which was broadcast in 215 countries and territories in 59 languages, is the finishing touch to a weekend of pure action where the Rising Stars Challenge (party of young promises) and the All-Star Celebrity Game (match with celebrities and celebrities); in addition to the well-known contests of dunks, triples and special abilities.
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