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MANILA, Philippines – Down 20 points, Team LeBron rallied with a sterling second half to turn back Team Giannis, 178-164, in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 17 (Monday, February 18, Manila time).
Kevin Durant fired 31 points to win his second All-Star MVP crown, while Damian Lillard knocked down crucial triples as Team LeBron dropped 50 points in the 3rd quarter to turn the tide.
Down 89-109 early in the second half, Team LeBron slowly chipped away at its deficit before Lillard hit back-to-back three-pointers to knot the score at 127-all – the second one he drained from the logo of the Spectrum Center.
DAME TIME FROM THE LOGO. TWICE.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2019
We’ve got a game. pic.twitter.com/8jgblUckrV
Team Giannis managed to hold a 153-151 lead early in the 4th quarter before Team LeBron unloaded a win-clinching 27-11 run to triumph in the All-Star Game for the second straight year.
Team LeBron outscored Team Giannis 96-69 in the second half.
Lillard chalked up 18 points off 6 treys, LeBron James finished with 19 markers, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Kawhi Leonard also had 19 for Team LeBron.
Klay Thompson joined the three-point barrage for Team LeBron, knocking down 6 three-pointers to put up 20 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was in his element all night with a game-high 38 points to go with 11 rebounds and 5 assists, but his all-around numbers weren’t enough for Team Giannis to succeed.
GIANNIS GOT UP. pic.twitter.com/FO8Xm8CSuE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2019
Paul George and Khris Middleton each had 20 points in the losing effort. – Rappler.com
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