{"id":606163,"date":"2026-02-16T11:24:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/606163\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:24:18","slug":"anthony-edwards-usa-stars-top-usa-stripes-to-cap-new-look-event-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/606163\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Edwards, USA Stars top USA Stripes to cap new-look event \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World drives...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB12-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World drives to the basket against Team USA Stars during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World guard Jamal Murray, of Canada, left, shoots over USA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046822211024.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046822211024.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World guard Jamal Murray, of Canada, left, shoots over USA Stars guard Cade Cunningham during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Team World drives to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB11.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Team World drives to the basket against Team USA Stars during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakers star Luka Doncic of Team World shoots in front...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB13.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakers star Luka Doncic of Team World shoots in front of Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham of Team USA Stars during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, is defended by USA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046815382702-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046815382702-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, is defended by USA Stars guard Cade Cunningham and guard Anthony Edwards during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World lays...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB09-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB09-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World lays the ball in against Team USA Stars during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Actress\/singer Queen Latifah watches along with Meghan Markle and Prince...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB18.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB18.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Actress\/singer Queen Latifah watches along with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, far right, during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars center Chet Holmgren, right, defends on World center...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046828490176-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046828490176-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars center Chet Holmgren, right, defends on World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World shoots...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261839774-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261839774-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World shoots as the Oklahoma City Thunder\u2019s Chet Holmgren, left, of Team USA Stars defends during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars guard Tyrese Maxey, left, is defended by World...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046822106541.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046822106541.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars guard Tyrese Maxey, left, is defended by World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey of Team USA Stars, left,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB08.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey of Team USA Stars, left, reaches for the ball over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Team World during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Indiana Pacers\u2019 Pascal Siakam of Team World shoots in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261838332.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261838332.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Indiana Pacers\u2019 Pascal Siakam of Team World shoots in front of the Minnesota Timberwolves\u2019 Anthony Edwards (5) of Team USA Stars during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Former President Barack Obama, center, sits with his wife, Michelle...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB19.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB19.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Former President Barack Obama, center, sits with his wife, Michelle Obama, next to NBA icons Dr. J, second from right, and Oscar Robertson, far right, during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars forward Jalen Johnson dunks past World center Karl-Anthony...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046828382078.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046828382078.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars forward Jalen Johnson dunks past World center Karl-Anthony Towns, of the Dominican Republic, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Team World shoots as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261839766.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261839766.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Team World shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, left, and Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes of Team USA Stars during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars center Chet Holmgren (7) dunks during the NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046828240659.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046828240659.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars center Chet Holmgren (7) dunks during the NBA All-Star basketball game against World Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World forward Luka Don\u00c4\u008di\u00c4\u0087, of Slovenia, shoots over USA Stars...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046814310485.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046814310485.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World forward Luka Don\u010di\u0107, of Slovenia, shoots over USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars forward Scottie Barnes, left, celebrates with Cade Cunningham...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046831022608.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046831022608.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars forward Scottie Barnes, left, celebrates with Cade Cunningham after a win over World during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars forward Scottie Barnes, center, celebrates with guard Cade...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046831267183.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046831267183.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars forward Scottie Barnes, center, celebrates with guard Cade Cunningham after a win over World during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes shoots over...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB24-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB24-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes shoots over Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker of Team USA Stars during the second game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant of Team USA Stripes takes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB27.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB27.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant of Team USA Stripes takes a 3-point shot against Team USA Stars during the second game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes square off against USA Stars during the NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046842485422.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046842485422.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes square off against USA Stars during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes guard Jaylen Brown, left, drives past USA Stars...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046842280143.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046842280143.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes guard Jaylen Brown, left, drives past USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes guard Stephen Curry talks to forward LeBron James...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845751211.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845751211.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes guard Stephen Curry talks to forward LeBron James during the NBA All-Star basketball game against USA Stars Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards of Team USA Stars handles...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB22.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB22.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards of Team USA Stars handles the ball as Lakers star LeBron James of Team USA Stripes defends during the second game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with Oscar...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845918505.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845918505.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with Oscar Robertson during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes shoots against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB21-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB21-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes shoots against Team USA Stars during the second game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard, left, shoots past USA Stars...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046836916302-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046836916302-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard, left, shoots past USA Stars forward Jalen Duren during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Team USA Stars takes on Team USA Stripes during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB20.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB20.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Team USA Stars takes on Team USA Stripes during the second game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward LeBron James, left, vies for a rebound...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046846194309.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046846194309.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward LeBron James, left, vies for a rebound against USA Stars forward Jalen Duren during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Barack Obama smiles as he catches a ball during play...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046815776856.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046815776856.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Barack Obama smiles as he catches a ball during play next to USA Stars guard Devin Booker during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars guard Devin Booker drives to the basket during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845787627.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845787627.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars guard Devin Booker drives to the basket during the NBA All-Star basketball game against USA Stripes Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson of Team USA Stripes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB23.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB23.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson of Team USA Stripes shoots against Team USA Stars during the second game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes controls the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB25-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB25-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes controls the ball as Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker of Team USA Stars defends during the second game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over USA Stars...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046842403965.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046842403965.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over USA Stars guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward LeBron James, left, defends on USA Stars...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046838352033.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046838352033.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward LeBron James, left, defends on USA Stars forward Jalen Duren during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes guard Jaylen Brown dunks past USA Stars center...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046852531310.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046852531310.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes guard Jaylen Brown dunks past USA Stars center Chet Holmgren (7) during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) is defended by USA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046852519969.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046852519969.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) is defended by USA Stars center Chet Holmgren during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes guard De\u2019Aaron Fox makes a basket at the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046859625145.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046859625145.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes guard De\u2019Aaron Fox makes a basket at the buzzer to beat USA Stars during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Antonio Spurs guard De\u00e2\u0080\u0099Aaron Fox of Team USA Stripes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844313.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844313.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Spurs guard De\u2019Aaron Fox of Team USA Stripes celebrates after his game- winning 3-point shot as time expired to beat Team USA Stars during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward LeBron James celebrates with guard De\u2019Aaron Fox...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046851995836.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046851995836.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward LeBron James celebrates with guard De\u2019Aaron Fox (4) during the NBA All-Star basketball game against USA Stars Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakers star LeBron James, left, and San Antonio Spurs guard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844358.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844358.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakers star LeBron James, left, and San Antonio Spurs guard De\u2019Aaron Fox celebrate after Fox\u2019s 3-pointer as time expired gave Team USA Stripes a victory over Team USA Stars during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, right, shares a laugh with...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB29.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB29.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, right, shares a laugh with Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakers star LeBron James, left, of Team USA Stripes battles...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB31.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB31.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakers star LeBron James, left, of Team USA Stripes battles for a loose ball with Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Team World during the third game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots past World center...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047000013475-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047000013475-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots past World center Karl-Anthony Towns, of the Dominican Republic, and guard Jamal Murray, of Canada, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, reacts next to USA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047000468899-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047000468899-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, reacts next to USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes gets to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB30-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB30-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes gets to the basket for a layup against Team World during the third game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, with Clippers owner Steve...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB28.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB28.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer watch from courtside seats during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, shoots over USA Stripes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047004728301-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047004728301-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, shoots over USA Stripes guard Jalen Brunson during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson of Team USA Stripes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB35.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB35.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson of Team USA Stripes drives past Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns of Team World during the third game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell of Team USA Stripes reacts...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB33.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB33.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell of Team USA Stripes reacts during a game against Team World in the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over World center Karl-Anthony...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047013363214-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047013363214-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over World center Karl-Anthony Towns, of the Dominican Republic, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard smiles after scoring during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047009774987-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047009774987-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard smiles after scoring during the NBA All-Star basketball game against World Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, shoots over USA Stripes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047017977463-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047017977463-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, shoots over USA Stripes guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots past World center...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046863769369.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046863769369.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots past World center Karl-Anthony Towns, of the Dominican Republic, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, vies for position under...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047017998288-2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047017998288-2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World center Victor Wembanyama, of France, vies for position under the basket next to USA Stripes guard Jaylen Brown, left, and forward Kawhi Leonard during the third game of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns of Team World passes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB36.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB36.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns of Team World passes the ball against Team USA Stripes during the third game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World center Karl-Anthony Towns, of the Dominican Republic, smiles as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047004715603.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047004715603.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World center Karl-Anthony Towns, of the Dominican Republic, smiles as he walks past Spike Lee during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over World forward Devin...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047000718867-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047000718867-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over World forward Devin Avdija, of Israel, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakers star LeBron James of Team USA Stripes drives past...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB37.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB37.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakers star LeBron James of Team USA Stripes drives past New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns of Team World during the third game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard dunks past World forward Pascal...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047009440943-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047009440943-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard dunks past World forward Pascal Siakam, of Cameroon, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes dunks in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771240985_446_GettyImages-2261848771-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771240985_446_GettyImages-2261848771-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes dunks in front of the Indiana Pacers\u2019 Pascal Siakam of Team World during the third game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson of Team USA Stripes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB34.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB34.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson of Team USA Stripes drives to the basket past the Knicks\u2019 Karl-Anthony Towns of Team World during the third game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard, center, dribbles between World guard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047013482024-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047013482024-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard, center, dribbles between World guard Jamal Murray, of Canada, left, and forward Alperen Sengun, of Turkey, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) dunks over World guard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047013364790.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047013364790.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) dunks over World guard Norman Powell, of Jamaica, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over World guard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047009768050-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047009768050-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over World guard Jamal Murray, of Canada, during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard runs back after scoring during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047016245937-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047016245937-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard runs back after scoring during the NBA All-Star basketball game against World Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard, left, celebrates with forward Kevin...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047004205015-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047004205015-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard, left, celebrates with forward Kevin Durant after scoring against World during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World looks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261849379-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261849379-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World looks on during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Injured Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry of Team USA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB32.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB32.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Injured Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry of Team USA Stripes looks on during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Team USA Stripes vs. Team USA Stars tip off in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB39.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB39.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Team USA Stripes vs. Team USA Stars tip off in the final game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey of Team USA Stars drives...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB41.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB41.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey of Team USA Stars drives to the basket past Lakers star LeBron James of Team USA Stripes during the final game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars forward Jalen Duren dunks during the NBA All-Star...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047031706094.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047031706094.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars forward Jalen Duren dunks during the NBA All-Star basketball game against USA Stripes Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward Kevin Durant shoots over USA Stars forward...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047031821255.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047031821255.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward Kevin Durant shoots over USA Stars forward Jalen Duren (0) during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards, bottom, drives past USA Stripes...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047058279296.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047058279296.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards, bottom, drives past USA Stripes forward LeBron James during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Detroit Pistons\u2019 Jalen Duren of Team USA Stars dunks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261852016.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261852016.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Pistons\u2019 Jalen Duren of Team USA Stars dunks against Team USA Stripes during the final of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakers star LeBron James of Team USA Stripes look on...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB40.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB40.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakers star LeBron James of Team USA Stripes look on during a pause in play against Team USA Stars during the final game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Detroit Pistons\u2019 Jalen Duren of Team USA Stars dunks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB42.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB42.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Pistons\u2019 Jalen Duren of Team USA Stars dunks in front of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes in the final game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Minnesota Timberwolves\u2019 Anthony Edwards of Team USA Stars gets...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261852036.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261852036.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves\u2019 Anthony Edwards of Team USA Stars gets to the basket for a layup in front of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard of Team USA Stripes during the final of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) scores during the NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047035340862.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047035340862.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) scores during the NBA All-Star basketball game against USA Stripes Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards reacts after scoring during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047035299288.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047035299288.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards reacts after scoring during the NBA All-Star basketball game against USA Stripes Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards reacts after scoring during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047035289871.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047035289871.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards reacts after scoring during the NBA All-Star basketball game against USA Stripes Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, and Toronto Raptors star...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB44.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB44.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, and Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes, right, of Team USA Stars hoist the championship trophy after defeating Team USA Stripes, 47-21, to win the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The three-team tournament was largely competitive and entertaining. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, and Toronto Raptors star...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB46-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB46-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, and Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes, right, of Team USA Stars hoist the championship trophy after defeating Team USA Stripes, 47-21, to win the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The three-team tournament was largely competitive and entertaining. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards, left, shakes hands with commissioner...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047041483039.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26047041483039.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards, left, shakes hands with commissioner Adam Silver after the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards of Team USA Stars holds...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB45.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB45.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards of Team USA Stars holds the All-Star MVP trophy after defeating Team USA Stripes, 47-21, to win the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham of Team USA Stars holds...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB48.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB48.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham of Team USA Stars holds the championship trophy after they defeated Team USA Stripes, 47-21, to win the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Former President Barack Obama, center, and actress\/singer Queen Latifah, center,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB14.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Former President Barack Obama, center, and actress\/singer Queen Latifah, center, are seen during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dodgers owner Mark Walter is seen during the 75th NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB16.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB16.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dodgers owner Mark Walter is seen during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John Tesh performs \u201cRound Ball Rock\u201d before the 75th NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB17.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB17.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>John Tesh performs \u201cRound Ball Rock\u201d before the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"NBA commissioner Adam Silver is seen during the 75th NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB15.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>NBA commissioner Adam Silver is seen during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandy sings the national anthem before the NBA All-Star basketball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046805746111.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046805746111.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Brandy sings the national anthem before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandy performs the U.S. National Anthem during the 75th NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261834911.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261834911.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Brandy performs the U.S. National Anthem during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandy sings the national anthem before the NBA All-Star basketball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046805741832.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046805741832.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Brandy sings the national anthem before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sarah McLachlan signs the Canadian national anthem before the NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046805041580.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046805041580.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sarah McLachlan signs the Canadian national anthem before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes players Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and LeBron James...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046802319720.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046802319720.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes players Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and LeBron James line up before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Actor Sterling K. Brown watches from a courtside seat during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844324.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844324.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Actor Sterling K. Brown watches from a courtside seat during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World players line up before the NBA All-Star basketball game...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046801066531.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046801066531.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>World players line up before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, poses for a selfie...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB38.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LDN-L-NBA-ASG-0216-KB38.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, poses for a selfie with actor Chris Tucker during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Barack Obama poses for photos with players before the NBA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046796966360.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046796966360.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Barack Obama poses for photos with players before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rapper 2 Chainz attends the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046859850721.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046859850721.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rapper 2 Chainz attends the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Former NBA players James Worthy, center, and Gary Payton, second...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844256.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844256.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Former NBA players James Worthy, center, and Gary Payton, second from right, watch from courtside seats during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with Oscar...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845918505_cdc83d.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046845918505_cdc83d.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with Oscar Robertson during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakers legend Magic Johnson speaks during the 75th NBA All-Star...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261837940.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261837940.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakers legend Magic Johnson speaks during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Actor Keegan-Michael Key, left, watches from a courtside seat during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844088.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261844088.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Actor Keegan-Michael Key, left, watches from a courtside seat during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Actress Ellen Pompeo, second from left, and actress\/singer Kelly Rowland,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261842826.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261842826.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Actress Ellen Pompeo, second from left, and actress\/singer Kelly Rowland, center, watch from their seats during the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Barack Obama talks to Julius Erving during the NBA All-Star...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046824821723.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26046824821723.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Barack Obama talks to Julius Erving during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 107<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of Team World drives to the basket against Team USA Stars during the first game of the 75th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>INGLEWOOD \u2014 For all the talk about how the NBA All-Star Game had become obsolete and outdated, and that not even a new format was going to change perceptions, the 75th edition of the league\u2019s midseason spectacle proved otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>In short, Sunday\u2019s USA vs. the World three-team tournament provided flashes of defense, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NBA\/status\/2023211753111171292?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\">an overtime period, dramatic game-winners and individual greatness<\/a>. Bigger still was how much effort the players put into winning each game, perhaps none bigger than Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.<\/p>\n<p>Edwards totaled 31 points in three games to lead his team, USA Stars to the inaugural USA vs. World team All-Star championship with a 47-21 rout of USA Stripes in the final, which was the only chapter without a dramatic late finish in this mini-tournament at the Intuit Dome. Edwards was named the All-Star MVP.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel like it comes from the work,\u201d Edwards said of his performance. \u201cAll the hours I put in at the gym. I\u2019m always in the gym. So being in the gym, shooting those shots all the time, it\u2019s just you build confidence with the net.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NBA\u2019s fourth format in four years hoped to stoke nationalistic passion from players and fans during an Olympic year. The slightly older Stripes had beaten the slightly younger Stars on De\u2019Aaron Fox\u2019s 3-pointer at the buzzer in the second 12-minute, round-robin game. But Edwards led the Stars to victory in the rematch with the Stripes, who appeared to run out of gas while playing in their third straight mini-game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe chose to compete today, and we came out on top,\u201d said Edwards, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2026\/02\/15\/swanson-thank-you-victor-wembanyama-for-a-fantastic-all-star-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">who credited San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama of the World team for some of the intensity<\/a> that led to a largely entertaining event. \u201cI ain\u2019t going to lie, Wemby set the tone. He came out and played hard, and we had to follow that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the 7-foot-5 Frenchman effectively challenged his fellow All-Stars to take this game seriously, and they largely appeared to do it. Despite going 0-2, Wembanyama led the World team in scoring in both games with 14 points in the opener and 19 in the third game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a pretty good display of basketball,\u201d Wembanyama said. \u201cBetter than last year, in my opinion. It was fun. \u2026 I think being honest with ourselves is good. It\u2019s a game we love; it\u2019s a game I personally cherish, so being competitive is the least I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Edwards\u2019 play overshadowed (barely) Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2026\/02\/15\/nba-all-star-game-clippers-star-kawhi-leonard-dazzles-on-home-court\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">who looked like a solid favorite for MVP honors before the final<\/a>, but his USA Stripes squad couldn\u2019t sustain their momentum.<\/p>\n<p>Leonard, who initially was left off the All-Star roster, seemed determined to prove he belonged in the game that was played on his home court. Leonard played with purpose, scoring a total of 37 points in three games, including 31 in the third game of the day, which eliminated the World team. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/YahooSports\/status\/2023186404055142852?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\">He shot 11 for 13 from the field and 6 of 7 from behind the arc against the World<\/a>, making a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in that 48-45 victory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was great. Happy that [Commissioner] Adam [Silver] let me in,\u201d Leonard said. \u201cThat\u2019s what the home crowd wanted to see. I\u2019m glad I was able to do something in that game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Miami Heat guard Norman Powell, who previously played alongside Leonard on the Clippers, said what Leonard did wasn\u2019t anything new.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s nothing that I haven\u2019t seen before, but I mean, when he\u2019s healthy, he\u2019s like that. He\u2019s unstoppable,\u201d Powell said. \u201cIt\u2019s his mindset every single time he steps on the floor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lakers star Luka Doncic, who missed the past four regular-season games with a strained left hamstring, was uncertain how much he would play in the weekend\u2019s showcase event. He said a day earlier that he planned to \u201cplay a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Doncic\u2019s little bit proved to be five minutes for the World Team in the first game, a 37-35 overtime victory for the USA Stars team, a game that featured blocked shots, defensive close-outs and a five-minute overtime period. Three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic also played just five minutes in the opener before sitting out Game 2 for a World Team that was also without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who didn\u2019t suit up at all. Scottie Barnes won the opener for the Stars with a game-ending 3-pointer after Edwards forced OT with a tying 3-pointer.<\/p>\n<p>The fans seated in \u201cThe Wall\u201d section wanted to see more of the league\u2019s leading scorer and began chanting \u201cWe want Doncic\u201d late in the opening game, but he stayed put on the bench as the USA Stars sent the game into overtime on Edwards\u2019 3-pointer with 13.3 seconds left.<\/p>\n<p>Much of the attention of this All-Star Game was on a group of players who mostly were well past their 30th birthdays, and that included LeBron James, the 41-year-old who was making his 22nd All-Star appearance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOld heads 1-0,\u201d James said after his USA Stripes team defeated USA Stars, 42-40, on that last-second 3-pointer by Fox in the second game. James totaled 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists in three games.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Durant, 37, said he enjoyed the experience of playing with some of the game\u2019s greatest players on the Stripes team. The Stripes team also had Leonard, 34, and Stephen Curry, 37, who didn\u2019t play because of a knee injury.<\/p>\n<p>But in the end, it was the 24-year-old Edwards, the 22-year-old Wembanyama and the rest of the younger generation who put their stamp on the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI definitely think that we are ready to try to keep stepping forward,\u201d said Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, 25.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe got a lot of guys in that locker room who are ready to take the next steps. Ant, Cade [Cunningham], myself, D-Book [Devin Booker] is still ascending upwards, I think, Chet [Holmgren], JD [Jalen Duren], Scottie [Barnes], all those guys, man. That was a good group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>OBAMA IN THE HOUSE<\/p>\n<p>The crowd included former President Barack Obama, who received a standing ovation pregame \u2013 and even motivated Edwards\u2019 performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s my favorite person in the world,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cWe were kicking it (Saturday). Me and him had a great time. 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