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The NBA All-Star Game is an eagerly anticipated event every year. The matchup between two of the most well-known teams composed of NBA's biggest stars naturally draws the attention of countless people. However, at the same time, the reputation of the NBA All-Star Game has been on the decline.
The All-Star Game is divided into Team LeBron and Team Giannis. Tatum from Team Giannis had an outstanding performance in the All-Star Game, playing for 35 minutes and 15 seconds, making 22 out of 31 field goals, hitting 10 out of 18 three-pointers, and making 1 out of 2 free throws for a total of 55 points, breaking the previous All-Star Game record held by Anthony Davis (52 points).
However, apart from Tatum's record-breaking performance, the rest of the NBA All-Star Game can be described as lackluster. First, even before the All-Star Game started, three super-popular stars, Curry, Durant, and Zion, withdrew from the game due to injuries. But even with these absences, the NBA is not short of superstars, so there were still many aspects to look forward to in the NBA All-Star Game. However, during the game, both team captains, and the biggest stars on the court, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, left the game due to injuries, dimming the overall star power of the All-Star Game and leaving fans unsatisfied.
Furthermore, the All-Star Game lacked intensity. To avoid injuries, the players seemed to be doing layup drills more than playing basketball. There was little physical contact, and no intense physical confrontations. Both sides played with a sense of mutual understanding to avoid injuries, leading some fans to criticize the meaning of such an All-Star Game. Even LeBron James' team's head coach, Mike Malone, candidly stated, "It's an honor to be here for the All-Star Weekend and to be around these great players, but this was the worst basketball game I've ever been part of, and I think we should be embarrassed about how we played." |
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Post time 7-9-2023 11:38:20