The NBA All-Star Game Had Social Media Lit
The 2018 edition of the NBA All-Star Game was one of the best we’ve seen in years.
LeBron James took home the MVP Award and the win as “Team LeBron” defeated “Team Stephen” 148-145 in the first ever playground pick-em style game on Sunday (February 18).
James had 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. He also had a clutch layup late in the game to help secure the three-point victory.
Some of the best moments of the game included...
Kyrie Irving With the dish
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lebron with a crazy lay-in
steph and lebron going head-to-head
And this wild block
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And lebron with essentially the game-winner
Social media reacted, of course.
There were jokes...
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And there were celebs...
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Overall, the game was definitely worth the watch.
Other highlights included the play of Damian Lillard and DeMar Derozan, who each scored 21 points apiece for Team Stephen.
The game ended with Team Stephen unable to get a good look at a three-point basket, down three, with only seconds to go in the final possession.
LeBron made a layup to give his team a 146-145 lead prior to a steal and a Russell Westbrook game-winning lay in to complete the scoring.