Follow live: East tops 100 points in first half of All-Star Game showdown
Tyrese Halliburton got off to a scorching start with 15 points on five made first-quarter 3-pointers. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The NBA All-Star Game tips off on Sunday with a mix of rising stars and familiar faces.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James face off once again as the captains and leading vote-getters from their respective conferences.
They’ll be joined by first-time starters Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Indianapolis as the game shifts back to the traditional Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format for the first time since 2017.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the action, including highlights, score updates and the result:
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Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:46 AM GMT+1
3-point barrageThe All-Stars have a chance to beat every 3-point record …
Most 3-pointers attempted by one team: 90 (Team LeBron, 2019). The East has attempted 48.
Most 3-pointers made by one team: 35 (Team LeBron, 2019). The East has made 22.
Most 3-pointers attempted by both teams: 167 (2019). This year’s teams have attempted 76.
Most 3-pointers made by both teams: 62 (2019). This year’s teams have made 32.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:44 AM GMT+1
Jennifer Hudson with the halftime show accompanied by the HBCU Winston Salem State marching band.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:39 AM GMT+1
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:36 AM GMT+1
Stephen Curry’s tied with Kevin Durant for the West lead with 12 points off the bench on 4 of 7 3-point shots.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:36 AM GMT+1
Damian Lillard making a moveDamian Lillard closed the gap on Tyrese Haliburton and maybe even surpassed him in the hunt for MVP at halftime. Lillard is up to a game-high 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-11 3P) and three assists to Haliburton’s 18 points (6-7 FG, 6-7 3P) and three assists. They have the East up 104-89 at the break. Nobody on the West has more than Kevin Durant’s 12 points.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:34 AM GMT+1
Damian Lillard overtook Tyrese Halliburton as the game’s leading scorer. Dame has 22 points and hit 6 of 11 3-point attempts. Halliburton’s not far behind with 18. The Pacers All-Star hit 6 of 7 from deep. Six East players in double figu
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:34 AM GMT+1
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:33 AM GMT+1
One half’s in the books. East remains in control with a 104-89 lead. Point total is the highest for a half in ASG history.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:32 AM GMT+1
Nikola Jokic above the rim. Kind of:
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:28 AM GMT+1
Halfcourt alley-oop from Trae Young to Giannis Antetokounmpo. East is in control. Will the West mount a challenge, or will we have another non-competitive game?
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:24 AM GMT+1
Here’s Dame’s fifth 3-pointer of the half. He and Halliburton are now sharing the East backcourt late in the second quarter, vying for MVP honors:
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:22 AM GMT+1
All-Stars by age:
Bron – 39
Curry – 35
KD – 35
PG – 33
Kawhi – 32
Dame – 32
Davis – 30
Giannis – 29
Jokic – 29
KAT – 28
Booker – 27
Brunson – 27
Mitchell – 27
Brown – 27
Bam – 26
Tatum – 25
SGA – 25
Trae – 25
Luka – 24
Haliburton – 23
Maxey – 23
Ant – 22
Scottie – 22
Paolo – 21
— Josh Eberley 🇨🇦 (@JoshEberley) February 19, 2024
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:21 AM GMT+1
As for defense? Well, not so much. As per usual.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:21 AM GMT+1
Doc in a purple, velvet jacket! The coolest man in the room, any room he’s in.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:21 AM GMT+1
Paul George and LeBron James connect for one of the highlights of the game:
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:20 AM GMT+1
Tricky Trae Young gets Kevin Durant with a nutmeg:
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:17 AM GMT+1
Damian Lillard’s now the scoring leader. His fifth 3-pointer midway through the second quarter get him to 17 points.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:16 AM GMT+1
LeBron James 3-of-9 early in the 2nd quarter for six points. He’s struggling with his shot.
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:15 AM GMT+1
It’s the reserves’ time to shine in the second quarter. Donovan Mitchell with a playground 3-pointer off one leg:
Mon, February 19, 2024 at 3:14 AM GMT+1
Giving it their all?Trying to figure out the line of demarcation on All-Star competitiveness … 2015 in NYC? Was that the last natural one before things went haywire?
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