He and Poole began a combined 6 for 22 as the Warriors trailed 65-48 at halftime. It was a very good test for what were going to need to do going forward, guard Donte DiVincenzo said. Keldon Johnson led the way for San Antonio with 25 points, while Doug McDermott added 19. Giannis Antetokounmpo jokingly reading "trash talk" to Joki, Durant, LeBron is brilliant By Kurt Helin Feb 28, 2023, 12:19 PM EST Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Tell me how old you are without telling me how old you are in a nutshell. Point Guard and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 6-7, 230lb (201cm, 104kg) . Team captains Lebron James (left) and Giannis Antetokoumpo (right) before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. (Q1 1:42) After trailing since 4:06 in the first quarter, the Team LeBron took the lead, 42-41. LeBron James on the Lakers bench tonight wearing a walking boot on his right foot. James Harden Houston Rockets Guard | Grade: C+. 11:36 pm ET, at Houston can only offer 5% raises and four years, or a total of $201 million. It just feels like were coming together, and it feels like theres some chemistry, some energy thats forming, Kerr said. We've done this two years now -- a year and a half, almost two years -- and things take care of itself. Not to mention, James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leading scorer this month. But, I think anyone can agree that Giannis and very few will ever have the basketball IQ that prime Lebron had. Kawhi Leonard's wingspan is 7'3 measured, and his height is 6'7 tall. Team Giannis guard DeMar DeRozan (11) gets past Team LeBron guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first half of the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Salt Lake City. The truth, though, was that not only did Tatum play heavy minutes across the 2021-22 season, but that grind was coming on the heels of arguably the busiest stretch any NBA player has had over the past three years. pic.twitter.com/eUCvTHUops, ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) March 1, 2023. Luka Doncic, a starter in yet another All-Star Game, scored just four points on Sunday for Team LeBron. SAN FRANCISCO The goal for Golden State: Do everything to shut down Damian Lillard, without fouling the Trail Blazers star after he made all 16 of his free throws last time against the defending champs. Prior to tonight, James was a perfect 5-0 since the game had changed formats to allow the two leading vote-getters to serve as captains and choose their own teams. Career 2022 . Then theres the money. Alex Kennedy. The few players that got hot monopolized the ball and turned the game into what was functionally a 3-point contest. 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NAME SEASON TM GP MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV PF +/-Giannis Antetokounmpo: 2022-23: MIL. Doncic and Jokic like to play at their own, slower pace. ", Giannis is motivated by LeBron's MVP-caliber play at age 35 (0:59), Giannis: LeBron's elite ability at 35 an inspiration, KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, LaMelo has surgery on right ankle, out for season, Embiid (sore left foot) misses win against Heat, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, Wizards starting PG Morris (back) week-to-week, Benner, longtime Pacers PR director, dies at 67, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, Roundtable: Early takeaways from Kyrie Irving joining Luka Doncic in Dallas. "Not like a vegan or anything. . The same went for his summer workouts with Hanlen, which not only focused on skill improvement -- finishing inside became a focus after seeing how physical things got during the 2022 playoffs -- but also faster-paced workouts designed to force Tatum to play through fatigue. 2022-23 Season Schedule; "And they lost the first game, so they're gonna come out and try to win the second one. Jordan Poole had 29 points, six assists and five rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 23 points and the Warriors rallied past the red-hot Lillard and Portland 123-105 on Tuesday night. pic.twitter.com/kXDmqRhZpI, Jayson Tatum lifts the Kobe Bryant Trophy for the #KiaAllStarMVP #NBAAllStar x #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/WSjac62fqs, Spicy P cam was rolling all weekend Drop the footage, @pskills43 #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/9rFRWHVlPQ, We cant thank you enough @NBA, @nbacares & @Giannis_An34 for choosing our organization It was a one and a life time experience for youth, their families and our staff as well #TeamGiannis https://t.co/dv4EnUBGnq, Jayson Tatum's jumper was cash all night.55 PTS, 10 3PM, 71% FG#NBAAllStar x #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/RWI9jFXvgI, LBJ x JT #NBAAllStar | #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/0oj2xZLy0b, Dame called game #NBAAllStar x #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/TIYx3nX3hn, Deuce and Dad #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/iZxrPxuGt3, LeBron reflects on being honored for becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer.#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Q4h1CexBD0, The #KiaAllStarMVP & his first signature shoe on the same day! They're at the top for a reason -- they've got two of the best players in the league and a great supporting cast. However, the 76ers can offer 8% raises and an extra guaranteed year, making it a $272 million contract over five years. Who knows if they'll get there.". The All-Star Game was awesome, with Team LeBron . Team Giannis is now 1-2 against Team LeBron. All rights reserved. 12:14 am ET, at 11:37 pm ET, at (AP Photo . Just wanna hoop! As I said, the Lakers are gonna come play hard. Pacers lose Brogdon to sore hip, fall to Bucks, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The win was heavily due to LeBron James big night, as he had 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. The Spurs snapped their 16-game winning streak, beating a seemingly disinterested Jazz team 102-94. Utah shot 35% for the night and didnt score. 15-23 FG, 8-15 3pt, 2-2 FT, (Q4 ) J. Thats with any of our players.. Written By Zach Tilley on February 19, 2023 - Last Updated on February 20, 2023. The Warriors capitalized on every chance during their decisive 39-point third quarter, taking the lead for good on Thompsons 3-pointer with 1:46 left in the period on the way to winning a fourth straight at home and eighth in nine at Chase Center. The full rosters for the game can be found below: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder. Tatum also fine-tuned his workouts, including diligent weightlifting sessions with Sang after games. has averaged 24.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 23 games versus. Team Giannis got the best of Team LeBron on Sunday, leaving Salt Lake City with a 184-175 victory. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. ET, ESPN), they do so with Tatum playing at an MVP level, on pace to become the first Celtic to average at least 30 points per game over an entire season. With Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins still out, getting Green back on the court meant so much. Two other players other than giannis scores 20 plus in one finals game for the bucks. Some players here make more money than the 500 best companies in the world. Hopefully we get there. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Reports: Browns owner Haslam agrees to buy 25% stake in Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo out Sunday vs. Suns due to right quad contusion, Giannis Antetokounmpo starts despite wrist but leaves game with knee injury. First came Tatum's nutrition regimen. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images. Giannis Antetokounmpo swung by Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with guest host Hasan Minhaj a huge NBA fan to promote the Charles Antetokounmpo Foundation and talk a little American culture (like Antetokounmpos first taste of classic American sweets). pic.twitter.com/8xZtWnKTn3, #TeamGiannis WINS the 2023 #NBAAllStar Game!They earn a total of $550,000 for @RaiseFuture, while #TeamLeBron earns $200,000 for @bbbsutah.#KiaAllStarMVP Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record with 55 POINTS! It's your body, so the more you invest in your body, the more it's going to last, the more you'll be able to perform everything at a high level.". In the case of the mall incident, Morants mother reportedly got into a verbal altercation with a staff member at a store in the mall, then called Morant who came with a group of friends and it led to a confrontation with mall security. Antetokounmpo's injury came on Wednesday. Tatum has maintained his efficiency while playing the second-most minutes per game in the NBA: 37.3, just 0.2 behind Toronto Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam. With Team Giannis leading 158-141 at the end of . For more, download the NBA app:https://t.co/Z2EoXj3dbV pic.twitter.com/w6knShXVFC. LeBron James. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | It requires D'Angelo Russell to come back soon from his ankle injury and then be the shot creator for others and floor general he was not in Minnesota for most of this season. pic.twitter.com/qPRqlRhJ1h, @spidadmitchell x @fatjoe after the #TeamGiannis win at #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/VYayOiIwXc, @jaytatum0 hoists the Kobe Bryant Trophy for the #KiaAllStarMVP!55 PTS, #NBAAllStar Game record pic.twitter.com/p0HM0kFaXa, @pskills43 brought out the camcorder for the postgame celebration #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/4KHDkPKmLf, Winner-winner #TeamGiannis takes the trophy! He's averaging 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists while shooting 50.1 percent from the floor. P. J. Tucker and Khris Middleton have been the primary defenders, guarding Durant.. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Antetokounmpo is even deleting social media to be focused on Friday's game at Los Angeles. "A lot of times we think that, 'OK, we're going to retire at 35,' but seeing a guy at 35 being still top-three best player in the world, that makes us want to be there. However, there was always a lot of work to do to climb back into the playoffs, there was not much margin for error. Snyder is a good hire by the Hawks, someone who can build the organizational culture ownership craves. In another incident, he allegedly threatened a mall security guard, according to police reports uncovered by Molly Hensley-Clancy of the Washington Post. Antetokounmpo tabbed James as an example of the expense -- from time to money to mental willpower -- that it takes to consistently stay ready to play at that level. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. "But I feel like the changes we made this offseason, they prepared me to play heavy minutes, so it's not a shock when we get to the playoffs. He shot 9 of 21 for the night and took only five free throws. GNS 107, LBN 98, (Q3 8:13) J. Tatum (GNS) has 31 points. Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team LeBron guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives between Team Giannis forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivin Some have doubted that LeBron still has the defensive prowess in his 17th season to perform this type of defense, but only a month ago Jared Dudley was emphasizing that he had no doubt that LeBron could do this. By Jas Kang . Although his shooting splits are down across the board, his volume makes up for his fall in efficiency. The Lakers are now 5-10 without LeBron this season, getting outscored by 7.9 points per 100 possessions when he is off the floor. This is the hardest to predict tho, 2012- Probably lose to the Celtics, if not then W in the finals, 2013- L, that comeback in game 6 and game 7 not as likely imo. 2011- L because Dallas' defense in LeBron's lack of post play/jumpshot can still apply to Giannis. Antetokounmpo, 25, has adopted a meticulous pregame ritual, which starts six hours before tipoff and includes zipping his legs in NormaTec recovery boots before games. 14 mins ago 1 min read. "He doesn't waste time. Has LeBron's latest injury doomed the Lakers? I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. "I'm just happy that we were able to get a win, and . Ultimately for Harden, this may come down to chasing a ring vs. being home and in his comfort zone. There might not be anyone who has a more difficult task from that standpoint than Antetokounmpo, who spends much of his on-court time using his singular combination of size and speed to inflict a pounding on his opponents -- one that, by extension, leads to a natural pounding on Antetokounmpo's own frame. What's even more important, both to Tatum and the Celtics, is making that final leap forward in the playoffs. . From NBA.com Staff. Some of that just comes with learning how to do it.". Heatles beat the Mavs, beat the Thunder, lose to the Spurs, And still almost lost to Kd after injuring Kyrie, We acting like Giannis didnt put up 34, 14, 7 last year against the Celtics without Middleton, don't make the finals in 2012, have to remember Bosh injured much of the playoffs, Wade got benched and had to have his knee drained, it took all time performance to get to the finals, 2020 - win the title, unless in this scenario LeBron is replacing Giannis on the 2020 Bucks. That is likely one of the reasons his status was not announced before the game. Sure, he had an insane offensive performance as he usually does, but Frank Vogel was more impressed with those three steals and his overall defense on the Bucks own star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. He has been a constant threat for the Bucks, but they are yet to put their best defender on him. (AP Photo . "Yes, he's made great adjustments as far as his mental approach, his diet, his exercise, his lifting investments in his life that have helped him take on this responsibility.". Grizzlies rout Nuggets in showdown of top two teams in West, Three things to Know: 76ers comeback to beat Grizzlies showed playoff resilience, Watch Jayson Tatum drain game-winner, complete Celtics comeback win vs. 76ers, Five storylines to watch down stretch of NBA season, Watch Klay Thompson make history with 12 3-pointers in Warriors win. Definitely, the only times he gets locked up is when he's just off. This confidence, it seems, is rooted in the belief that only Philadelphia can provide the two things Harden holds most dear: A chance to contend for a title, and maximum earning potential. We know that. Oddsmakers weigh in. "I learned that at a very young age. You can see LeBron is daring him to take long jump shots, while Giannis apparently wanted no part in trying to drive on him. The spur team that lebron faced first was alot better than this suns team and lebron's first final run was done with a way worst supporting cast than giannis. "The best investment you can do is yourself. The Grizzlies had struggled since their last loss in Los Angeles to the Lakers, and their social media team knew how to celebrate this win. It's the little steps, those little motions that you've got to work on that are going to put you over the top. He ramped up his weightlifting routine. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Why did Giannis insult KD and is Carson Wentz headed to the NFL? big memphis dub. ET, ESPN), they do so with Tatum playing at an MVP level, on pace to become the first Celtic to . Well, I tell you my secret, [but] it wouldn't be a secret anymore," James said during All-Star Weekend. Team LeBron is definitely not settling for jumpers in this All-Star game. The best part of this is just how uncomfortable Antetokounmpo is with it, this does not come naturally to him. It's worth wondering at this stage if this will be the norm moving forward. "Obviously, they're gonna try to get payback. As an organization, were going to make sure we kick the tires and look at everything that needs to be looked at, Ham said. Only LeBron James has averaged at least 35 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a Finals series. ! Payton posted on his Twitter account. Once again on Tuesday night the offense was not the problem, the Mavericks had an outstanding 121 offensive rating behind 39 points and nine rebounds for Luka Doni. Take a glance at your social media outlet of choice and you'll see fans complaining about what a boring game we just witnessed. Over those last five games with Irving and Doni the Mavericks have a 121.6 offensive rating, fourth best in the league over that stretch. Game stats 12 PTS | 4-13 3PT | 4 REB | 3 AST. Giannis is great, but Lebron was a level above, He led both teams in all stats in the finals. Joki could be on his way to a third straight MVP award, which would put him in rarefied air. However, the Pacers had a 126.5 offensive rating against a struggling Mavs defense. 12:23 am ET, at Point Guard, and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 7-0, 242lb (213cm, 109kg) Born: December 6, 1994 in Athens, Greece gr. Press J to jump to the feed. 12:17 am ET, at The youth then alleges Morant went into his house and returned with a gun tucked into his waistband. Home; Tickets; Schedule. No one can consistently shut him down. Team LeBron: Nikola Jokic. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. He underwent an MRI exam for the knee on Monday, then participated in the shootaround before being deemed ready to play and contributed 12 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals. 12:12 am ET, at 12:08 am ET, at More: LeBron James could miss several weeks with foot injury, jeopardizing Lakers' playoff push Team LeBron forward LeBron James (left) shakes hands with Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) after completing the draft before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Feb. 19 . In the end, it was Damian Lillard who was taken first overall by Team Giannis during the pre-game player draft with Team LeBron making Anthony Edwards their first selection. 2020 - win the title, unless in this scenario LeBron is replacing Giannis on the 2020 Bucks Reply . Despite some nagging injuries in recent seasons, he still boasts averages of 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists at 38 years old. As evidence we present his opening game, a 119-116 loss to the Washington Wizards at home. We recommend, if you want to . All-Star selections: 2 . 11:39 pm ET, at 39 points 10 rebounds 10 assists Grizzlies franchise record 28 PTS in Q3, Memphis gets the W, 121-109 pic.twitter.com/6jDepZ0gEI. Relatives . JAYSON TATUM'S NBA FINALS debut did not go as planned. Three Things To Know is NBCs five-days-a-week wrap-up of the night before in the NBA. In an elementary school dodgeball style draft, team captains LeBron James and Giannis . 12:27 am ET, at Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Damian Lillard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown highlighted the list of reserves. But Minhaj wanted trash talk which Minhaj wrote for Antetokounmpo targeting Luka Doncic, Nikola Joki, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. . Lillard was whistled for three quick fouls after halftime and Portland unsuccessfully challenged his fourth personal. He wont be able to do much to turn this campaign around more than 60 games into the season. Add Your Blog Posts Here; It's just kind of a gradual build.". At this point, the All-Star Game hardly even resembles a typical game of basketball, and if that continues, it's worth asking what non-financial purpose the event even serves. These guys have done a great job of just keeping our heads above water.. He's 35 and playing at a high level," Antetokounmpo said Wednesday as his Milwaukee Bucks prepared to face James' Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Now comes another report that Harden is seriously considering a return to the city he thinks of as home. The Shelby County District Attorneys office did not press charges, telling the Post, there was not enough evidence to proceed with a case.. I watched the game last night. "The body of work and what he is currently doing at his age makes him the best of his time," said Jumaine Jones, who had the misfortune of playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the two years before they selected James in the 2003 draft. It might be time to do away with the traditional game itself and come up with something that engages the fans a bit more. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Philadelphia is a top-five (maybe top-three) team in the NBA and will be a serious title contender if Harden remains, and they can pay him more. MILWAUKEE -- Although they're fierce competitors on the court, both being All-Star Game captains, Giannis Antetokounmpo said he is inspired by LeBron James' ability to perform at an elite level at age 35. Giannis Antetokounmpo Stats and news - NBA stats and news on Milwaukee Bucks Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com . We have to go step by step, not skipping anything. 11-16 FG, 6-10 3pt, 2-2 FT, (Q3 4:43) J. Embiid (LBN) has 30 points. The Pacers are just two games out of the play-in and have not given up hope. were involved in a controversy this year with a member of the Pacers traveling party, by Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Get access to exclusive original series, premium articles from our NBA insiders, the full 30 for 30 library and more. Morant and his group were involved in a controversy this year with a member of the Pacers traveling party, which may have included a gun as well. TATUM'S MINUTES HAVE been a recurring topic around the Celtics this season. Team LeBron and Team Giannis have their rosters for the 2023 NBA All . View the Team Giannis vs Team LeBron game played on February 19, 2023. The Crossover hands out grades. 10:59 p.m.: Team Giannis has defeated Team LeBron 184-175, giving LeBron James his first loss as an All-Star Game GM. His trade to the Phoenix Suns and the implosion of the Brooklyn Nets' superteam may have done him no favors in the eyes of the voting panel. . Tatum ultimately put the bow on All-Star Weekend with his record-setting performance to close out a successful celebration of the game's elite. Brown (LBN) has 30 points. He spent the summer of 2021 helping Team USA win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, then marched all the way until late June last season during a Finals run that featured back-to-back seven-game series against the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. He averaged over 32 PPG for 4 of his first 6 seasons in the league while dominating as the best defensive guard and most athletic player on the court. JK and Shaedon Sharpe put on their own dunk contest pic.twitter.com/AKv2kP5pvx. Whispers about James Harden eyeing a return to Houston have swirled around the league all season, and while Harden has downplayed them they were a topic of speculation All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City. pic.twitter.com/TEVPVpQmi5, Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 7, 2020. Even LeBron replacing Giannis in 2020 doesnt help us that much, Giannis was pretty bad but everybody else except Lopez was significantly worse. Yeah no. All Rights Reserved. LeBron James was the top vote getter with 6,506,682 votes and Giannis got 5,970,196 votes out of the Eastern Conference. Lakers DAngelo Russell sprains ankle on bad luck play, leaves by Molly Hensley-Clancy of the Washington Post. Should The Athletic canvass retired NBA players again next season, there could be another player who overtakes LeBron as the best. Before they previously tipped off, 11 days ahead of James' December birthday, Antetokounmpo even referred to James as an "alien" to be playing so well. #TeamGiannis x #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/qybeyfmUJc, #NBAAllStar 2024 is in Indianapolis, IN! 12:25 am ET, at There are so many things that go into it. 12:50 am ET, at And, as the Celtics (44-18) enter Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. It is possible the 12th-seed Lakers could push through the coming weeks, playing well enough to give LeBron reason to come back as quickly as he can for a postseason run the Lakers remain just one game out of the 10 seed. No guard gets into the paint as much as Gilgeous-Alexander, whose 24.2 drives per game lead the NBA, per the league's website. It gave close All-Star Games an exciting ending but did little to address the problems that plague the first three quarters. Durant might have lost votes because he missed 27 games in 2021-22 and has been limited to 39 games this season because of an MCL sprain. Its going to be a work in progress in Atlanta. Lillard had 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting in the first to help the Blazers build a quick 39-22 lead and score 41 in the opening period. Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.1 points, 11.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 63 games this season. Lillard had 25 points and seven assists to follow up his franchise-record and career-best 71-point masterpiece against the Rockets on Sunday night, when his 13 3-pointers were one shy of Thompsons NBA record. LW Updated 19/02/2023 23:18 CST. (Q3 10:13) The Team Giannis completed a 16-4 scoring run over 2:37. Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 35.2 PPG, 13.2 RPG and 5.0 . "But I would say just dedicating myself to the game. 5-on-5: How many real title contenders are in the East? We beat 'em pretty bad," Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe said. In a joint survey conducted by the National Basketball Retired Players Association and The Athletic's David Aldridge and Josh Robbins, the Los Angeles Lakers star was voted the best player in the NBA. He scored 16 on 8-for-10 shooting. Analysis The league's leading scorer had the fewest points (12) of any Team LeBron starter and did not . The Lakers had no answer for Ja Morant, who scored 28 in the third quarter alone on his way to 39 points and a triple-double for the game, and the Grizzlies picked up a 121-109 win. Team LeBron money line: Team LeBron -155, Team Giannis +130; TL: Team LeBron is 5-0 in All-Star Games since the game . Boston wants to get back there again. The last one was for LeBron James. section: | slug: 2023-nba-all-star-game-score-jayson-tatum-breaks-scoring-record-wins-mvp-lebron-james-streak-ends | sport: basketball | route: live_blog_single | "Listen to this sound from Jayson Tatum. Antetokounmpo played along and it is classic. I've never cheated the process of how great I can be or how I can maximize my potential.". In the final three minutes of the game. Essentially from the moment the Celtics lost to Golden State last spring, players up and down the roster -- led by Tatum and fellow All-Star Jaylen Brown -- have been vocal about not settling with one trip to the Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) has all the smoke for his NBA brethren Luka Doni, Nikola Joki, and Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/76w5wk0RHN, The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) February 28, 2023. 12:34 am ET, at Perhaps just as important, the Nuggets have the best record (43-19) in the Western Conference. Both teams walked the ball up the court and either jacked up a 3-pointer or walked into a dunk or layup. We witnessed something interesting in the opening moments of the All-Star Game. And if Tatum needed any pointers on how to maximize his level of play late in the season, he could look across the country at his rival in Los Angeles, as no player in league history has maintained themselves throughout their career better than James. The results were pretty good, as seen below in Giannis' stats while being guarded by LeBron compared to the rest of the Lakers' defenders (per NBA.com): Giannis Antetokounmpo guarded by LeBron James for a total time of 5:21: 7 points, 2-for-8 FGs (1-for-5 3P FGs), 1 turnover It seems as though your best bet to thrive in this game is to be a small, athletic guard that can make 3-pointers in bunches. Tatum is also following in the footsteps of other stars -- from LeBron James to Kevin Durant to Giannis Antetokounmpo -- who, as their careers evolved, mastered how to manage their bodies to peak when it mattered most. James finished Sunday's game, scoring 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and L.A. won its third game in a row to pull within a game of the No. More money than the 500 best companies in the opening moments of the game 's elite complaining about what boring! 'Em pretty bad, '' Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe said REB | AST... 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