West top East 192-182 in All-Star Game, Anthony Davis named MVP
Davis named MVP with 52 points and 10 rebounds
Per ESPN, At the defense-free dunkfest that now serves as the NBA's All-Star Game, Davis scored a record 52 points and led the Western Conference past the Eastern Conference, 192-182 on Sunday night. He made 26 of 39 shots, scored 20 points in the fourth quarter and became the first player since Kobe Bryant in 2011 to win MVP honors on his home floor.
Durant had a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Stephen Curry added 21 points for the West. And after the game, word came that Sacramento is trading All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to New Orleans as part of a deal that will involve five players and two draft picks.
Antetokounmpo had 30 points for the East. James scored 23 -- including a 3-pointer from the midcourt logo -- while Cleveland teammate Kyrie Irving added 22 points and 14 assists.