Tatum sizzles as Team Giannis wins All-Star

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 21, 2023 12:28 am

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

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