NBA All-Star Game recap: OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, West fall short vs. East
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will become the first Thunder player to start the NBA All-Star Game in five years when the Eastern Conference meets the Western Conference on Sunday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The OKC guard is making his second consecutive All-Star appearance, but he is the first Thunder player to start since Paul George in 2019.
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Final: East 211, West 186
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is a wrap. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes with 31 points, four boards, four assists. West loses 211-186.
The East's 211 points are the most ever in the All-Star Game.
Damian Lillard earns MVP honors after scoring 39 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the West with 50 points.
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4:37 left in 4Q: No Elam ending in this one
SGA has 31 points, but the West trails 188-166.
John Calipari takes photo with Kentucky's NBA All-Stars
The Kentucky Wildcats have a record seven players in the NBA All-Star Game, although Knicks forward Julius Randle is out with an injury.
UK's All-Stars include: Shai Gilgeous Alexander (Thunder), Anthony Davis (Lakers), Devin Booker (Suns), Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves), Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Julius Randle (Knicks), Bam Adebayo (Heat).
Our guy Justin Martinez ranked Kentucky's top players in the NBA a while back.
Cal and Tyler Ulis taking a picture with the UK guys at halftime. pic.twitter.com/dISvWaxXQu
— Lee K. Howard ☀️ (@HowardWKYT) February 19, 2024
2:47 left in 3Q: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having nice night
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been spotting up all game and somehow has 23. Not completely out the mix for MVP.
The East is up 1441-126
5:00 left in 3Q: Damian Lillard, East still rolling
Dame Time is up to 33 points. East is up 140-117.
Half: East 104, West 89
It's the highest-scoring half in NBA All-Star Game history.
Bucks guard Damian Lillard has a game-high 22 points to lead the East.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 10 points for the West.
5:44 left in 2Q: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, West trail
SGA up to 10 points after lulling Brunson to sleep and sliding back into a 3.
The East leads 82-67.
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End first quarter: Tyrese Haliburton on fire for East early
Tyrese Haliburton going for MVP early. Script writers couldn’t have even had him torching like this.
The Pacers guard has 15 points on 5-for-6 shooting from deep early.
The East leads 53-47 after the first quarter.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has seven points in five minutes.
—Joel Lorenzi
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores first basket for West
Just getting started 🎯#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/D8blMBynJS
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 19, 2024
Who are the NBA All-Star Game starters?
For the East: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Bam Adebayo (injury replacement for Joel Embiid)
For the West: Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic
That's our All-Star starter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 🗣👏#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/xAZevO1DpH
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 19, 2024
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives at NBA All-Star Game with unique jacket
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is known for being one of the most fashion-forward players in the NBA.
So, as the OKC Thunder guard prepared to start for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game at 7 p.m. Sunday, it was only right that he pulled out a special pregame fit.
Gilgeous-Alexander wore a custom white jacket featuring an all-over "V" design. It paid tribute to the late Virgil Abloh, who founded the Milan-based label Off-White and served as Louis Vuitton's artistic director from 2018-21.
Read more about SGA's jacket.
—Justin Martinez
NBA All-Star Game odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, Feb. 18:
Spread: West (-2.5)
Over/under: 353.5
Moneyline: East +115 | West -135
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Where is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA All-Star Game MVP odds?
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous Alexander has the ninth-best odds to win MVP in the NBA All-Star Game, according to BetMGM. Here's a look at the odds at 6 p.m. CT:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (+600)
Tyrese Haliburton (+600)
LeBron James (+800)
Stephen Curry (+800)
Jayson Tatum (+900)
Luka Doncic (+1100)
Damian Lillard (+1200)
Kevin Durant (+1200)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+1200)
Anthony Edwards (+1400)
Devin Booker (+1500)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warms up before NBA All-Star Game
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored a league-high 1,649 points this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting warmed up for tonight’s ASG at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. pic.twitter.com/sc2T269wwM
— Joel Lorenzi (@jxlorenzi) February 19, 2024
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NBA All-Star Game highlights
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What channel is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on today?
When: 7 p.m. CT Sunday, Feb. 18
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
TV: TNT
Streaming: Fubo (free trial).
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Who is in the 2024 NBA All-Star game?
Eastern Conference All-Stars roster
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (captain and starter)
Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers (starter)
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks (starter)
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics (starter)
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat (starter)
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
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Western Conference All-Stars roster
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (captain and starter)
Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks (starter)
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns (starter)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (starter)
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets (starter)
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Who are the coaches for the NBA All-Star Game?
Milwaukee's Doc Rivers is coaching the Eastern Conference, while Minnesota's Chris Finch will lead the Western Conference.
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Who won NBA All-Star Saturday night?
G League guard Mac McClung repeated as NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, channeling former Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo's signature moment from the 2019 win with a dunk over Shaquille O'Neal.
Bucks guard Damian Lillard captured the 3-point crown for the second consecutive year. Lillard beat former OU star Trae Young and Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns.
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