NBA All-Star Celebrity Game score, highlights: DK Metcalf leads Team Dwyane to close win over Team Ryan

On Friday night, DK Metcalf showed that his athleticism can easily be transferred to the basketball court.

The Seahawks wide receiver averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in the Celebrity Game 2023, leading Team Dwyane to an 81-78 win over Team Ryan and winning the MVP award.

Jazz Governor Ryan Smith and 13-time All-Star and Jazz minority owner Dwyane Wade served as honorary captains for this year’s Celebrity Game teams.

Sporting News followed live scoring updates from the Celebrity Game 2023 on Friday. Check out any action you may have missed here.

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NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Live Updates, Scores, Highlights

(All times Easter)

Finals: Team Dwyane 81, Team Ryan 78

21:20 — The Miz almost hit the buzzer, but the ball was still in his hands when the clock struck zero. Team Dwyane escapes with victory.

21:10 — DK Metcalf wants that MVP trophy.

21 clock – Let’s take a moment to acknowledge Richard Jefferson’s all-around performance.

End of Q3: Team Ryan 50, Team Dwyane 46

20:50 — We’ve got a Guillermo Wedgie, folks.

20:40 — Richard Jefferson can still rock the rim at 42.

20:35 — “I believe in you Carlos!”

20:30 — Carlos Boozer joins Team Dwyane and Richard Jefferson watches out for Team Ryan. (Yes, Jefferson has now worked as an analyst, referee, and player during the Celebrity Game.)

Halftime: Team Ryan 38, Team Dwyane 35

20:15 — DK Metcalf protects the rim like Dikembe Mutombo.

20:10 — Alex Toussaint just did his best Stephen Curry impression.

8 p.m. — So… shall we play 6v6 now? And Richard Jefferson is referee? Secure.

End of first quarter: Team Dwyane 26, Team Ryan 20

19:45 — Simu Liu drills the 4-pointer, much to the delight of Dwyane Wade.

19:35 — Hello DK Metcalf! The Seahawks wideout throws it on the quick break.

19:15 — Jazz Gov. Ryan Smith is ready to go. Next is Tipoff!

19 o’clock – Hasan Minhaj from the corner? Nothing but net.

18:50 — The Miz and Guillermo Rodriguez are already discussing offensive strategies for the Celebrity Game. (Side note: Check out Guillermo’s pregame outfit.)

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Start Time

• Date: Friday February 17th
• Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT

The Celebrity Game begins Friday, February 17 at approximately 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will take place at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Lists

Team Ryan

• Ryan Smith (Gov. of Utah Jazz and Honorary Captain)
• Kane Brown (five-time American Music Award winner)
• Cordae (rapper, recording artist)
• Diamond DeShields (WNBA All-Star; Phoenix Mercury)
• Calvin Johnson (former NFL player)
• Marcos Mion (TV presenter)
• The Miz (WWE Superstar)
• Albert Pujols (MLB player)
• Everett Osborne (actor)
• Ozuna (rapper, recording artist)
• Guillermo Rodriguez (ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live correspondent)
• Sinqua Walls (Actor)

Team Dwyane

• Dwyane Wade (NBA Champion, Utah Jazz minority owner and honorary captain)
• Nicky Jam (Latin global music icon and actor)
• Jesser (Content Creator)
• Simu Liu (actor)
• Hasan Minhaj (comedian)
• DK Metcalf (NFL player)
• Janelle Monae (actress, singer, songwriter)
• Arike Ogunbowale (WNBA All-Star; Dallas Wings)
• 21 Savage (rapper, recording artist)
• Ranveer Singh (Actor and NBA Brand Ambassador for India)
• Frances Tiafoe (tennis player)
• Alex Toussaint (Peloton Coach and Puma Athlete)

2023 NBA All-Star Schedule

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Friday February 17th

• Celebrity Game (7 p.m. ET)
• Ascender Challenge (9:00 PM ET)

Saturday February 18th

• HBCU Classic (4pm ET)
• Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest (8pm ET)

Sunday February 19th

• 2023 NBA All-Star Game (8:00 p.m. ET)