In what many are calling a fail for the league, the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 211-186 in a largely non-competitive NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
The game featured 168 attempts from the three-point line and only 3 fouls called…during the entire game.
Former Kentucky star Karl-Anthony Towns led all scorers with 50 points for the losing team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points. Devin Booker chipped in 15 for the West. A seemingly disinterested Anthony Davis finished with 6.
“This is like the old Minnesota [Timberwolves] days. [Karl-Anthony Towns] got 40, they down 20.”
—Draymond Green pic.twitter.com/TYrHHzXxZd
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 19, 2024
For the Eastern Conference, Damian Lillard led the way with 39 points. Lillard also won the NBA 3-Point Contest on Saturday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 10 points for the East. Bam Adebayo started the game, but only scored 3 points.
After the game, Stephen A. Smith said it’s time to do away with parts of NBA All-Star Weekend:
.@stephenasmith thinks the NBA should get rid of the Skills Competition, Slam Dunk Competition and the All-Star Game:
“What transpired last night was an absolute travesty.” pic.twitter.com/TXLUB8RvPm
— First Take (@FirstTake) February 19, 2024
After the game, a clearly disappointed Adam Silver simply said, “and to the Eastern Conference All-Stars, you scored the most points. Well…congratulations.”
If nothing else, it was a great showcase weekend for the Kentucky men’s basketball program:
#LaFamilia pic.twitter.com/PXgRgq8aZU
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 19, 2024
Nothing better than seeing my guys shine on the greatest stage!!! And great to check in with their families here in Indy! pic.twitter.com/Od9jigCfih
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 19, 2024
