Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard showcased his scoring prowess on Sunday night, propelling the Eastern Conference to a historic 211-186 win over the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game held in Indianapolis. Lillard’s remarkable performance earned him the NBA All-Star Game MVP award for the first time in his career.
Lillard, 33, put on a scoring clinic as he poured in 39 points and connected on an incredible 11 3-pointers, leaving spectators in awe of his shooting prowess. His stellar display played a pivotal role in the Eastern Conference’s dominant victory, which shattered the record for the most points scored by a team in an All-Star Game. The previous record of 196 points was set by the late Kobe Bryant and the Western Conference in the 2016 All-Star Game.
Joining Lillard in the scoring barrage for the Eastern Conference was Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, who contributed 36 points on an impressive 15-for-23 shooting performance. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton also delighted the home crowd with his stellar showing, tallying 32 points on an efficient 11-for-15 shooting from the field.
On the Western Conference side, Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves led all scorers with an impressive 50-point outing, showcasing his offensive prowess with a 23-for-35 shooting display. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also made a significant impact, pouring in 31 points while shooting an impressive 12-for-16 from the field, including a remarkable 7-for-10 mark from beyond the arc.