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NBA All-Star Game 2021: Giannis Antetokounmpo named 'Kobe Bryant MVP' following Team LeBron's win over Team Durant

Sporting News logo Sporting News 8/03/2021 05:49:07 Benyam Kidane

He just couldn't miss!

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounkpo was unstoppable in Atlanta, being named Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP, as Team LeBron cruised to a 170-150 win over Team Durant.

Antetokounmpo poured in 35 points, seven rebounds and three assists, shooting a perfect 16-of-16 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. His perfect effort is the best field goal percentage in an All-Star Game ever, with a minimum of 10 attempts, per ESPN Stats & Info.

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His 16th field goal of the night, a 3-pointer off the glass, that even Reggie Miller and co. couldn't believe it!

Antetokounmpo is the first European player to be named All-Star Game MVP and the first player since Kobe Bryant to win the award as reigning league MVP (2007-2008 MVP, 2009 ASG).

Winning all four quarters, Team LeBron raised $750,000 for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, while Team Durant earned $500,000 for the United Negro College Fund.

"It's fun," Giannis said post-game. "I was happy, my teammates had fun and just being around great players, its just easy to play with." 

Damian Lillard added 32 points for Team LeBron, including the game-winner from deep, while Steph Curry finished with 28 points, burying eight 3-pointers on the night.

Six players scored in double figures for Team Durant, led by26 points from Bradley Beal and 21 points piece from Jayso Tatum and James Harden. 

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lundi 8 mars 2021 07:49:07 Categories: Sporting News

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