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Tatum sizzles as Team Giannis wins All-Star

SALT LAKE CITY: Jayson Tatum scored an All-Star record 55 points and Team Giannis Antetokounmpo defeated Team LeBron James 184-175 to win Sunday's (Monday in Manila) 72nd NBA All-Star Game, the first loss for James in six times as captain.

Both namesake captains made early exits with injuries, James after bruising his right hand on the rim making a dunk and Greek star Antetokounmpo with a right wrist sprain suffered three nights earlier.

BRIGHTEST STAR! Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum dunks the ball during the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 (February 20 in Manila). AFP PHOTO BRIGHTEST STAR! Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum dunks the ball during the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 (February 20 in Manila). AFP PHOTO
BRIGHTEST STAR! Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum dunks the ball during the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 (February 20 in Manila). AFP PHOTO