NBA All-Star Game 2023 score, results: Jayson Tatum’s record-setting performance leads Team Giannis over Team LeBron
The 72nd NBA All-Star Game had a record-breaking performance and landmark result.
For the first time since the NBA switched to the All-Star Draft format in 2018, LeBron James’ team has fallen. Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron in a high score shootout 184-175.
Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record with 55 points and led Team Giannis to victory. His record-breaking night earned him the Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP award, representing his idol on the All-Star Game stage.
If you missed some of the action, The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City.
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NBA All-Star Game 2023 updates, highlights from Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis
Finals: Team Giannis 184, Team LeBron 175
10:59 p.m.: Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron 184-175, giving LeBron James his first loss as an All-Star Game GM.
Jayson Tatum stole the show from Team Giannis with 55 points, setting a new All-Star Game record. Jaylen Brown was the top scorer for Team LeBron with 35 points.
Tatum was recognized for his efforts with the Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP.
10:56 p.m.: You know what time it is – lady time. Damian Lillard won the game for Team Giannis with a 3-Ball.
10:54 p.m.: Jaylen Brown sneaks in another nasty windmill dunk before Team Giannis tries to break things up.
10:51 p.m.: Jayson Tatum broke All-Star Game Scoring Record! He’s up to 53 points at night.
10:44 p.m.: With Team Giannis leading 158-141 after four quarters, The target score for the last frame is 182. The first team to reach this mark wins the All-Star Game.
End of Q3: Team Giannis 59, Team LeBron 49
10:42 p.m.: Team Giannis Earns Another $100,000 For ‘Raise the Future’ after winning the third quarter 59-49. That brings the overall score to 158-141 Team Giannis.
Jayson Tatum leads all scorers with 44 points while Joel Embiid leads Team LeBron with 30 points.
10:41 p.m.: A 1-on-1 game broke out between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to wrap up the third quarter.
10:34 p.m.: Jayson Tatum has set an NBA All-Star Game record for points in a quarter with 22 points in the third. He’s up to 39 points at night.
10:31 p.m.: Damian Lillard… in the gym.
10:30 p.m.: Donovan Mitchell battles his own teammate for the MVP award. He has 14 points in the third quarter and 27 points overall.
10:24 p.m.: Jayson Tatum came out scorching from halftime. The superstar forward has 17 points in the third quarter alone, giving him a game-high 34 points.
10:20 p.m.: LeBron James made sure he showed love to Kobe Bryant’s family at halftime.
10:19 p.m.: LeBron James is out for the rest of the game with a hand injury. That means both team captains will be sidelined for the remainder of the competition as Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a wrist injury.
End of second quarter: Team Giannis 53, Team LeBron 46
9:37 p.m.: Team Giannis won the second quarter with 53:46who earns $100,000 for his team charity, Raise the Future!
The win in the second quarter gives Team Giannis a 99-92 overall lead over Team LeBron.
At halftime, Kyrie Irving leads all scorers with 18 points for Team Giannis. Jayson Tatum leads Team LeBron by 17 points.
9:35 p.m.: Nikola Jokic in his best Tom Brady impersonation.
9:21 p.m.: After missing an insane Eastbay dunk attemptYes Morant followed up with a 360 for the fans.
9:20 p.m.: Jayson Tatum introduces his brand new Jordan Tatum 1 in the All-Star Game.
End of Q1: Team LeBron 46, Team Giannis 46
9:08 p.m.: AAfter one frame we have a tied ballgame at 46-46. The attack comes in bundles and the defense is… yet to be found. Team Giannis’ Jayson Tatum leads all scorers by 13 points while Kyrie Irving leads Team LeBron by 11 points.
LeBron James has nine points while Giannis Antetokounmpo was substituted after the first basket of the game after sustaining a wrist injury in the last game before the All-Star break.
9.00: Damian Lillard checks in and immediately does what Damian Lillard does.
8:53 p.m.: Since he won’t be participating in the Slam Dunk Contest, here’s a sneak peek at what Ja Morant could have had in store for the event.
8:51 p.m.: LEBRON JAMES! The king threw it off the glass to get the crowd going…
… and Jayson Tatum responded with self-praise of his own.
8:50 p.m.: Nikola Jokic with an absolute dime to LeBron James knocking him down.
8:45 p.m.: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored the first bucket of the game and substituted himself for the rest of the game. Antetokounmpo injured his wrist in the last game before the All-Star break.
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8:26 p.m.: The stars are out for the 72nd NBA All-Star Game.
8:18 p.m.: The rosters are set for Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis.
2023 NBA All-Star Roster: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis
| player | team |
| LeBron James (C) | lakers |
| Anthony Edwards | wood wolves |
| Jaylen Brown | Celts |
| PaulGeorge | clippers |
| Tyrese Haliburton | pacemaker |
| Julius Randle | curtsy |
| De’Aaron Fox | kings |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | grizzlies |
| Joel Embid | 76er |
| Kyrie Irving | outsider |
| Luke Doncic | outsider |
| Nikola Jokić | nuggets |
| player | team |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (C) | dollar |
| Damien Lillard | Trailblazer |
| Jrue holiday | dollar |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | thunder |
| DeMar DeRozan | cops |
| Pascal Siakam | birds of prey |
| Bam Adebayo | heat |
| Domantas Sabonis | pacemaker |
| Jayson Tatum | Celts |
| Yes Morant | grizzlies |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers |
| Lauri Markkanen | jazz |
Starters are in italics.
NBA All-Star Game format explained
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will have the same competitive format as the last two NBA All-Star Games, a dynamic where every quarter counts.
- The two all-star teams compete to win each quarter for their respective charities.
- Each charity starts the game with a $150,000 donation.
- Each of the first three quarters begins with a score of 0-0 and lasts 12 minutes. The winner of each 12-minute quarter (first, second, and third) is the team that scores the most points within the quarter.
- Each quarter is worth $100,000 to the winning team’s charity.
- If both teams score the same number of points within a quarter, the $100,000 charity donation at stake for that quarter will be split between the two organizations.
- The fourth quarter begins with each team’s total score after the first three quarters on the main scoreboard.
- The fourth quarter is played untimed and teams play to a final target score, meaning the game ends with a basket or free throw thrown instead of the clock running down.
- The final target score is determined by dividing the leading team’s total score by three quarters and adding 24 points – with the 24 representing Kobe Bryant’s jersey number.
- For example, if Team LeBron leads Team Giannis with a score of 100 – 95 after the first three quarters, the final target score is 124 (100 + 24).
- The first team to meet (or exceed) the final target score wins the NBA All-Star Game.
- The team that wins the All-Star Game will receive $150,000 for their chosen charity.
What channel is the NBA All-Star Game on today?
- TV channel: TNT, TBS
- Live broadcast: Sling TV
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will be broadcast live on TNT and TBS beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. Viewers in the US can stream the game on Sling TV.
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When does the NBA All-Star Game start?
- Date: Sunday 19 February
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game begins Sunday, February 19 at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET.