LeBron James team won the 67th All-Star Game in Los Angeles. They beat Stephen Curry team 148 : 145.
LeBron James was the most effective with 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Kevin Durant scored 19 points and Paul George scored 16 points. DeMar DeRozan and Damian Lillard scored 21 points for the losers.
The game was decided by James. His team 1:46 minutes before the end was still behind with 141: 144, then James first hit 3 pointer to equalize and another basket for the lead. The final result was set by Russell Westbrook.
After the game, James was chosen MVP. He was awarded this title in 2006 and 2008.
"I must first prove that I can make it when I step on the court, to lead my teammates to play together at the highest level. I feel good, "James said after the game.
He is the first shooter of All Star games of all time with 343 points on 14 appearances. The third title of the MVP puts him next to the Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson and Shaquille O'Neal. Kobe Bryant and Bob Pettit won the prestigious title four times.
At this year's competition, James played as captain of the team in a new format. The new system paid off to the organizers, since the selection of basketball players gathered around two key players in the league served with top-level actions, slam dunks and more. "It was definitely a good choice, not just for players, but for the whole league, fans, everyone ...", said James.
TEAM JAMES
LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers), Goran Dragić (Miami Heat), Anthonyja Davis (New Orleans Pelicans), Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors), Kyrie Irving (Boston Celtics), LaMarcus Aldridge (San Antonio Spurs), Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), Victor Oladip (Indiana Pacers), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder), Paula George (Oklahoma City Thunder), Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons), Kemba Walker (Charlotte Hornets).
TEAM CURRY
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), James Harden (Houston Rockets), Jimmy Butler (Minnesota Timberwolves), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Al Horford (Boston Celtics), Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers), Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors), Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors) in Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves).
I am also very proud of my fellow citizen GORAN DRAGIĆ, who played 11 minutes and scored 2 points. He is the first Slovenian to play NBA All Star Game. Congrats !