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Edwards Named All-Star MVP as USA Stars Win New Three-Team Tournament

Players plus league officials praised the USA–World format for restoring intensity to the All-Star Game.

Overview

  • USA Stars beat USA Stripes 47-21 in the final at the Intuit Dome after a round-robin of 12-minute mini-games featuring Stars, Stripes and World.
  • Anthony Edwards captured MVP honors with 32 total points across three games, including clutch shots that helped launch the Stars' run.
  • Victor Wembanyama led Team World in scoring in both outings and drew credit from opponents for setting a higher competitive tone.
  • Team World finished 0-2 as Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic sat the second game after limited first-game minutes, and Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play.
  • Kawhi Leonard poured in 31 points to push Stripes past World before the final, while Tyrese Maxey added nine in the clincher after taking part in the 3-Point Contest.