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USA Stars Defeat USA Stripes in All-Star Championship 47-21
In the 2026 NBA All-Star Game final, USA Stars dominated USA Stripes with a 47-21 victory in the round-robin format's title match. Anthony Edwards led with key plays, while the game followed close contests earlier in the night.
The new USA vs. World setup was hailed a success despite the anticlimactic final.
De'Aaron Fox Hits Buzzer-Beater to Clinch USA Stars Win Over World
USA Stars edged NBA World 37-35 in overtime, sealed by De'Aaron Fox's game-winning three-pointer. Jaylen Brown topped USA Stars with 11 points, while Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham each scored 11 for the winners.
Victor Wembanyama led World with 19 points but missed a tying shot.
Team Stripes Edges Team Stars 42-40 in Tight All-Star Contest
Team Stripes defeated Team Stars 42-40 on February 16, featuring highlights like Kevin Durant's 25-foot three assisted by LeBron James. Anthony Edwards dunked and Kawhi Leonard contributed threes, but Stripes prevailed.
Key plays included dunks by Jalen Duren and threes from LeBron James.
Knicks Dominate All-Star Shooting Stars with Team Knicks Victory
Team Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, beat Team Cameron in the 2026 NBA All-Star Shooting Stars final. They scored highest in the opening round with 31 points and advanced to win.
This capped Saturday's events successfully.
Damian Lillard Wins Third State Farm 3-Point Contest Title
Portland's Damian Lillard defeated Devin Booker and Kon Knueppel to claim his third 3-Point Contest win on Saturday. Despite being out for the season with an Achilles injury, Lillard shone in the final round.
This highlighted All-Star Saturday Night.
Miami's Johnson Triumphs in 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest
Miami Heat's Johnson outdueled Carter Bryant in the final of the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest. The event added excitement to All-Star Weekend festivities.
Fans celebrated the high-flying performances.
USA Stars Pull Away in Title Game After Close Round-Robin Matches
Every preliminary All-Star game was decided by one point, but USA Stars won the title by 26 over USA Stripes. De'Aaron Fox's game-winner and Kawhi Leonard's 31 points were early highlights.
Anthony Edwards noted Wembanyama set the tone.
San Antonio Spurs Aim for 7th Straight Win vs. Suns
Red-hot Spurs host Phoenix Suns at 9:30 AM, seeking to extend their seven-game winning streak. Victor Wembanyama's All-Star form boosts their momentum.
This matchup follows All-Star break.
Sacramento Kings Seek to End 14-Game Losing Streak vs. Visitor
Struggling Kings host at 11:00 AM, trying to snap a 14-game skid post-All-Star. The game highlights regular season resumption challenges.
Key for playoff hopes.
Rising Stars MVP Edgecombe Leads Team Vince to Championship
Philadelphia's Edgecombe, named Rising Stars MVP, scored 6 points in Team Vince's 25-24 win over Team Melo. He added rebounds and a steal in the Friday final.
Harper and Niederhauser featured in earlier losses.
New All-Star Format USA vs. World Deemed Smashing Success
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game's innovative USA vs. World round-robin was entertaining and revealing. It featured stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Victor Wembanyama.
Fans and analysts praised the change.
Phoenix Suns Sign Highsmith to Multi-Year Deal
Forward Highsmith agreed to a multi-year contract with the Suns on Saturday, per reports. This bolsters their roster post-All-Star.
Shams Charania confirmed the move.