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Damian Lillard Wins 3-Point Contest as Shooting Stars Return and New Dunk Contenders Emerge
sports13 days ago

Damian Lillard Wins 3-Point Contest as Shooting Stars Return and New Dunk Contenders Emerge

All-Star Saturday Night in Inglewood delivered a star-studded slate: Damian Lillard clinched the 3-Point Contest title in a late surge over Devin Booker after Kon Knueppel and Donovan Mitchell impressed in the early rounds; Shooting Stars returned after an 11-year hiatus with four three-man teams—Team Knicks, Team Cameron, Team Harper, and Team All-Star—with Team Knicks advancing to the final to face Team Cameron; the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest features Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richardson (coached by his father Jason Richardson) with Mac McClung taking the year off; Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the All-Star Game due to a calf injury, and LeBron James sat out All-Star media day; NBC/Peacock will carry the events and further weekend coverage.

via NBC Sports|
#3-point-contest#all-star#dunk-contest
"NBA All-Star Recap: McClung and Lillard Repeat as Dunk and 3-Point Champions"
sports2 years ago

"NBA All-Star Recap: McClung and Lillard Repeat as Dunk and 3-Point Champions"

Mac McClung repeated as the NBA dunk contest champion by jumping over Shaquille O’Neal for a perfect 50 from the judges, while Damian Lillard won the 3-point contest with a clutch performance. McClung, a G League journeyman, won the contest that also featured an appearance from NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, who was booed by fans. Lillard's victory marked his second consecutive win in the 3-point contest, joining a select group of back-to-back winners. The event also featured a history shootaround between Stephen Curry and WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, won by Curry, and the Pacers’ trio winning the annual skills challenge.

via The Athletic|
#all-star-weekend#damian-lillard#dunk-contest
"Mac McClung Dominates NBA All-Star Weekend, Repeats as Dunk and 3-Point Champion"
sports2 years ago

"Mac McClung Dominates NBA All-Star Weekend, Repeats as Dunk and 3-Point Champion"

NBA All-Star Weekend's dunk contest lacked star power as G League guard Mac McClung defended his title against a field that included Jaylen Brown, a rookie, and a two-way signee. Despite Brown's efforts, McClung's creativity and showmanship won him the contest, prompting discussions about the lack of big-name participants and originality in the event.

via Yahoo Sports|
#all-star-weekend#dunk-contest#jaylen-brown
"NBA All-Star 2024: Dunk and 3-Point Contests Live Updates"
sports2 years ago

"NBA All-Star 2024: Dunk and 3-Point Contests Live Updates"

The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis features the dunk contest, 3-point contest, skills challenge, and a 3-point shootout between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu. The event will be covered by TNT, ESPN, ESPN 2, and NBA TV. Participants include Mac McClung, Jacob Toppin, Jaylen Brown, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. for the dunk contest, and Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, and Lauri Markkanen for the 3-point contest. The first NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge will feature Curry and Ionescu, with prize money and odds also detailed.

via USA TODAY|
#3-point-contest#all-star-weekend#dunk-contest
"2024 NBA All-Star Weekend Highlights: Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, and Celebrity Game Recap"
sports2 years ago

"2024 NBA All-Star Weekend Highlights: Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, and Celebrity Game Recap"

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night schedule includes the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, a special event featuring Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu, and the Dunk Contest. The Skills Challenge will feature a team format with three rounds, while the 3-Point Contest will see Damian Lillard defend his title against other sharpshooters. A new event will showcase Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu in a one-round battle, and the Dunk Contest will close out the night with Mac McClung as the defending champion.

via CBS Sports|
#3-point-contest#all-star-weekend#dunk-contest
"2024 NBA All-Star Weekend: Schedule, Highlights, and Celebrity Game Live Stream Info"
sports2 years ago

"2024 NBA All-Star Weekend: Schedule, Highlights, and Celebrity Game Live Stream Info"

The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis will feature the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night. The new event this year will be a battle between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu. The Skills Challenge will have a team format, the 3-Point Contest will feature Damian Lillard defending his title, and the Dunk Contest will see Mac McClung as the defending champion.

via CBS Sports|
#3-point-contest#all-star-weekend#dunk-contest
"NBA All-Star Weekend 2024: Highlights, Events, and How to Watch"
sports2 years ago

"NBA All-Star Weekend 2024: Highlights, Events, and How to Watch"

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday will feature the Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, "Stephen vs. Sabrina" shootout, and Skills Challenge. The 3-Point Contest will include top shooters like Damian Lillard and Trae Young, with Lauri Markkanen predicted to win. The Dunk Contest will showcase talents like Jaylen Brown and Mac McClung, the defending champion. "Stephen vs. Sabrina" will see Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu face off in a three-point shootout. The Skills Challenge will feature teams like Team Pacers, Team Top Picks, and Team All-Stars, with the latter predicted to win. The event will be broadcast on TNT at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 17.

via SB Nation|
#3-point-contest#all-star-game#dunk-contest