NBA All-Star Game 2026: Youth prevails in all-U.S. final as Team Stars wins in thrilling USA vs. World format

Well, that was simple. The Stars rolled to a dominant 47-21 win over the Stripes to win the All-Star Game beneath the brand new three-team format.

Barack and Michelle Obama are on the Intuit Dome this afternoon watching the festivities.

A LeBron James dunk and a emblem 3-pointer depend as the primary two made area objectives for the Stripes. Jalen Brunson drilled a 3-pointer, too. But the Stars are up 23-9 now, and nonetheless in full management.

Well, this one could also be over already. The Stars are off to a 12-1 begin after LeBron James’ Stripes have missed their first eight area purpose makes an attempt.

Tyrese Maxey simply got here up with a steal and a simple 3-pointer to pressure a timeout, too. It appears far too simple for the Stars.

Team Stars and Team Stripes have tipped, and the final recreation is formally underway. We’ll see who comes out on high.

Kawhi Leonard was unreal in Game 3. The late add to the All-Star roster placed on a present with 31 Game 3 factors to steer Team Stripes to a 48-45 win over Team World.

Leonard shot 9 of 11 from the sector and 6 of seven from 3 together with the go-ahead 3 for Team Stripes’ final margin of victory. Victor Wembanyama had a take a look at a game-tying 3 on the opposite finish, nevertheless it bounced off the rim and out.

And bear in mind, these are 12-minute video games. Leonard’s placed on a present in his residence health club and is line for All-Star MVP.

Team World is eradicated. Team Stars will tackle Team Stripes in the final.

No so quick, Victor Wembanyama. Kawhi Leonard is making his personal MVP case and now has 19 of Team Stripes’ 31 factors as the U.S. crew has jumped out to a 31-29 benefit with 4:51 remaining in Game 3.

He’s 7 of seven from the sector, together with 5 made 3 pointers. This one’s shaping as much as be one other thriller.

Team World wants a win right here or it’s eradicated. It has a 27-20 edge at a timeout with 6:45 remaining with Victor Wembanyama main the way in which (11 factors, 4 of 5 from the sector).

Wemby’s acquired an actual shot at MVP at present, however he presumably has to steer Team World to victory in order earn it. If Team World wins right here, every crew may have secured a win in round-robin play, and it’ll come right down to level differential.

Through two quarters, the brand new All-Star format is a rousing success. Both video games have been aggressive, and the second was a thriller.

Nobody’s placing on a defensive clinic, however groups are competing and making an effort on each ends of the courtroom. With video games solely lasting 12 minutes, gamers seem keen and motivated to compete.

We’ll see the way it performs out for the remaining two video games.

Anthony Edwards put Team Stars up 40-39 late with 5 straight factors in the final minute together with a 3 with 19.5 seconds remaining.

But the previous Clutch Player of the Year had a solution. De’Aaron Fox acquired open with a pump pretend on the opposite finish, then pulled for for a game-winning 3 that beat the buzzer to safe a 42-40 fictory for Team Stripes.

Team Stripes and Team Stars each have wins, and Team Stripes will tackle Team World in the final round-robin recreation.

Team Stripes stays in management with a 33-27 lead and a couple of:37 remaining. Jaylen Brown is main the way in which with 11 factors.

LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard hit back-to-back 3s early, and Team Stripes has a 19-15 lead over Team Stars at a timeout with 7:08 remaining.

The all-U.S. matchup is underway. Team Stars holds courtroom after a Game 1 win and takes on a Team Stripes lineup that includes LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard.

Team World gave the impression to be in management with a 26-17 lead. But Team Stars rallied to pressure additional time and was the primary to five factors in additional time in a format the place the primary crew to five factors wins.

Scottie Barnes’ 3 secured the 37-35 win for Team Stars. With the win, Team Stars holds courtroom and can tackle Team Stripes in the second of three round-robin video games. Each recreation is scheduled for a 12-minute quarter, and the highest two groups after round-robin play will face off in a final.

We’ve acquired additional time in Game 1 after Team World and Team Stars performed to a 32-32 tie in regulation. The first to five factors in the additional session wins.

And right here’s Victor Wembanyama’s third block of the sport, pinning a tender Cade Cunningham layup in opposition to the backboard, resulting in Kart-Anthony Towns slam on the opposite finish. He’s right here to compete.

Team Stars was up early, however Team World reeled of a 14-2 run to take a 26-17 benefit. Victor Wembanyama leads the way in which to date with 7 factors and three rebounds. And he’s injecting some protection into the sport with 2 blocks as he tries to swat any shot in his neighborhood.

With President Barack Obama sitting courtside, Suns All-Star Devin Booker took benefit of the chance and dapped up the primary basketball fan throughout a break in the motion.

Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are in the home.

They, in fact, have good seats. And Barack Obama acquired in on the motion early.

Victor Wembanyama’s presence is anticipated to amp up the aggressive nature of this recreation. So far so good. Wemby is taking part in aggressive off the opening tip has Team World’s first seven factors.