NBA All-Star Game

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NBA All-Star Weekend Madness: Record Points and Controversy

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The NBA All-Star Game breaks records with the highest-scoring match ever! Find out why fans are divided over the spectacle.

The NBA All-Star weekend in Indy left fans buzzing with excitement and controversy. The Eastern Conference's stunning 211-186 victory over the Western Conference set a new record for the highest-scoring All-Star Game in NBA history. The game showcased incredible talent and intense competition, with Damian Lillard shining and earning the MVP title after leading the Eastern Conference to a record-setting win.

However, not all is rosy in the world of NBA All-Star events. Many fans and critics alike have expressed concerns about the declining watchability of the All-Star Game. Some argue that the Rising Stars game on Friday goes unnoticed by most, while the skills competition on Saturday has been labeled cringeworthy. The Dunk Contest, a fan-favorite, has faced criticism for its lackluster performances in recent years.

Despite the controversy, the East's victory marked a significant milestone in NBA All-Star history as a team exceeded the 200-point mark for the first time ever. Players like Lillard, Haliburton, Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum showcased their skills, with three East players scoring over 30 points in the game.

In the midst of mixed reactions, NBA All-Star MVP Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks stole the show with an outstanding 39-point performance. The Eastern Conference's decisive 211-186 win over the Western Conference highlighted the individual brilliance and teamwork that defined this historic game.

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NBA All-Star weekend takeaways: Lots of points, lots of winners in Indy (Toronto Sun)

The Eastern Conference's 211-186 victory over the Western Conference was the highest-scoring All-Star Game.

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NBA's All-Star Game has become unwatchable, and it also might be ... (CBSSports.com)

Very few people even know the Rising Stars game is happening on Friday. On Saturday, the skills competition is cringeworthy, and a Dunk Contest that requires a ...

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Record point total in controversial NBA All-Star Game as the East ... (CNN)

A team exceeded the 200-point mark for the first time in NBA history as the Eastern Conference won the All-Star Game for the first time since 2014, ...

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East hangs 211 points to topple West in NBA All-Star Game (The Hindu)

Damian Lillard shines in NBA All-Star Game, named MVP after leading Eastern Conference to record-setting win.

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JIMMY'S TAKE: NBA All-Star Game is a far cry from being ... (WKYC.com)

Jim Donovan says the NBA All-Star Game "has become a total waste of three hours on my sports calendar. The numbers are laughable."

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NBA All-Star Game breaks 200 point mark (Pounding The Rock)

On the East, three players cored over 30. Lillard, Haliburton, and Jaylen Brown all shined while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum both kicked in 23 and 20 ...

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Celtics Brown, Tatum lead East team to NBA All-Star Game victory (WCVB Boston)

All-Star MVP Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks scored 39 points and the Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 211-186 on Sunday night, with the ...

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How to fix the NBA All-Star Game (Andscape)

OK, this is officially an emergency. The NBA All-Star Game has gotten so embarrassing, so useless, so disgustingly non-competitive, we need an intervention.

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Adam Silver's anger felt around the NBA - but can league fix its All ... (USA TODAY)

Adam Silver wants a better All-Star Game product. His options may be limited. It's time for the players - or their union - to step up.

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How to Fix NBA All-Star Weekend (Sports Illustrated)

For the diehard NBA fan, All-Star weekend is still a blast. For Thunder fans, the weekend felt like a massive win. The young squad had an MVP candidate ...

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NBA All-Star weekend takeaways: Lots of points, lots of winners in Indy (The Province)

The Eastern Conference's 211-186 victory over the Western Conference was the highest-scoring All-Star Game.

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Kawhi Leonard Reacts to Playing in NBA All-Star Game (Sports Illustrated)

While the NBA All-Star game was an absolute disappointment to fans, the players seemed to have fun bonding on the court with each other - even someone as ...

NBA All-Star Game: East beat the West 211-186. Did fans watch the ... (Texas Public Radio)

After last year's NBA All-Star Game hit a ratings low, the league went back to its classic format. Did it pay off? NPR's A Martinez talks with Jesse ...

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How Damian Lillard led East to scoring record in anticlimactic NBA ... (The Athletic)

The NBA returned to a traditional format to encourage a more competitive game. Instead, fans were treated to a 211-186 East rout in a game decided by the ...

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The absolute silliest thing in sports this weekend had nothing to do ... (CBS News)

So they scheduled a pair of outdoor games -- a Stadium Series, if you will -- at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey over the weekend. It was a pretty solid idea, as ...

NBA All-Star Game: East beat the West 211-186. Did fans watch the ... (New Hampshire Public Radio)

After last year's NBA All-Star Game hit a ratings low, the league went back to its classic format. Did it pay off? NPR's A Martinez talks with Jesse ...

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Points records fall as East beats West 211-186 in NBA All-Star Game (News 13 Orlando)

Once again, the All-Star Game was all offense as All-Star MVP Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks scored 39 points and the Eastern Conference beat the ...

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NBA breaks 200-point barrier in record-smashing All-Star game (Axios)

The Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 211-186 on Sunday night.

NBA All-Star Game: East beat the West 211-186. Did fans watch the ... (WMFE)

After last year's NBA All-Star Game hit a ratings low, the league went back to its classic format. Did it pay off? NPR's A Martinez talks with Jesse ...

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NBA all-star game is an embarrassment (WOAI)

Should the game still be played? Plus, Victor Wembanyama had a wild and busy weekend in Indy. The odds are out for next year's Super Bowl. Where do the Cowboys ...

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