Edwards named All-Star MVP; Team Stars defeat Team Stripes 47-21.

2026-02-16 06:40

February 16th - The newly revamped All-Star Game officially kicked off. In the final , Team Stars defeated Team Stripes 47-21 to win the All-Star Game championship. Anthony Edwards was named MVP for his outstanding performance, contributing 8 points and 4 rebounds. Teammate Maxi also played exceptionally well, scoring 9 points and recording 3 steals.

From the start of the game, the Stars showcased the speed and energy of their young players, quickly taking control of the game's tempo. The Stripes, having played two consecutive high-intensity games, showed a clear decline in stamina and struggled to keep up with the pace of the game. The Stars, relying on Booker's consistent three-point shooting and Maxi's sharp drives, established an early lead. Durant and James were targeted defensively, making it difficult for the Stripes to mount effective counterattacks.

Midway through the game, Maxi attacked the paint like a whirlwind, also hitting a three-pointer. Edwards' drives and long-range shots went on, allowing the Stars to extend their lead to a commanding 26-9 . In the second half, role players like Barnes and Holmgren scored consecutively, pushing the lead to over 20 points. Ultimately, the Stripes substituted James and Durant early, and Barnes sealed the victory with a powerful dunk, giving the Stars a resounding 47-21 win and the championship.

American Stripes players

Leonard; James; Durant; Brunson; Brown; Fox; Mitchell

American Stars players

Cunningham; Booker; Durren; Maxi; Edwards; Johnson; Barnes; Holminggren

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