The 2024 NBA Indianapolis All-Star Weekend is undoubtedly one of the best All-Star games in recent years. The Eastern All-Stars defeated the Western All-Stars 211-186 to set an All-Star Game scoring record. The Eastern All-Star team made 42 three-pointers in the game, also setting an All-Star record. And in this game, Lillard became an All-Star MVP with his outstanding performance, adding another touch of color to his career.
Before the game began, fans were already looking forward to this All-Star Game. The East and West All-Stars have a strong and star-studded lineup, and fans are looking forward to seeing a great matchup. After the game began, the Eastern Conference All-Stars showed excellent form, and they gradually pulled away the score through smooth coordination and accurate shooting.
Lillard played well in the game, making him the team's most scoring player with 39 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists on 14-of-26 shooting from the field and 11-of-23 three-pointers. His performance in the game was very comprehensive, whether it was a breakthrough or a three-point shot, he showed his individual strength. Especially in the final moments of the game, Lillard scored 39th points with a half-time three-pointer to become the top scorer in the East.
However, as Lillard received the trophy, boos erupted in the audience. That's because the Pacers and Bucks have a well-known feud, and Lillard took the MVP trophy at Indiana's home court, and fans are understandably dissatisfied. Despite this, this did not affect Lillard's mood, he was very satisfied with his performance, after all, in the previous three-point contest, Lillard successfully defended his title, the three-point king plus the AMVP trophy, this All-Star weekend, Lillard is undoubtedly the biggest winner.
In addition to Lillard, other players have also had outstanding performances. Players such as Haliburton, Brown, Antetokounmpo and Tatum all played their part, with Haliburton scoring 32 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, shooting 11-of-15 from the field and 10-of-14 from three-point range. Brown, who was off the bench, also had 36 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Brother Alphabet had 23 points and 7 rebounds, and Tatum had 20 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. As for the Western All-Star team, Towns scored 50 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, making him the highest-scoring player on the Western All-Star team. Alexander also had 31 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. However, the rest of the Western Conference All-Stars were relatively weak, with no other players scoring 20+. This also gives the Eastern Conference All-Stars a bigger advantage in the game.
It is worth mentioning that James only played the first half and got 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. He performed well in the game, but was out of the tournament after only playing the first half with a left ankle injury. In an interview after the game, he said that he will receive a left ankle and may miss the game against the Warriors after All-Star Weekend. This news has fans very concerned about James' injury.
Durant and Curry also teamed up in this game, contributing 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Although they didn't help the Western Conference All-Stars to victory, their performance left fans in a reverie. Overall, this All-Star Game is undoubtedly an unforgettable feast. The excellent performance of the Eastern Conference All-Star team, Lillard's excellent play, and James' injury update all made this game very interesting. Fans are looking forward to the All-Star Game in the future. Hundreds of spectators