2023 NBA ALL-STAR GAME
TEAM GIANNIS 184 - TEAM LEBRON 175
Jayson Tatum: 55 Points, 10 Rebounds, 6 Assists
Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award: Jayson Tatum
2023 NBA All-Star Game Recap
The 72nd NBA All-Star Game was played on February 19, 2023, at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron 184-175 in a high-scoring contest highlighted by Jayson Tatum's record-breaking 55-point performance. The Boston Celtics forward earned the Kobe Bryant NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award and established a new scoring record for the annual exhibition.
The game marked the first time the NBA conducted its All-Star player draft live in the arena immediately before tipoff. Team captains LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks selected their teammates in front of the crowd, creating an unusual atmosphere just minutes before the opening tip.
Antetokounmpo selected a roster featuring Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Ja Morant and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. James assembled a team that included Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown.
The draft included several entertaining moments, particularly when Antetokounmpo attempted to select Morant before the starter selections had begun. Morant was eventually selected for Team Giannis, joining Tatum, Mitchell and Markkanen in the starting lineup.
Salt Lake City was hosting the NBA All-Star Game for the second time. The city's previous All-Star Game took place in 1993 at the Delta Center, when Karl Malone and John Stockton shared MVP honors. Thirty years later, the Utah Jazz were represented by Markkanen, who made his first All-Star appearance in front of the hometown crowd.
Team Giannis and Team LeBron finished the opening quarter tied at 46. Antetokounmpo, who had been dealing with a wrist injury, scored the game's opening basket on a dunk before immediately leaving the contest. He played only 20 seconds but remained on the bench to support his team.
James scored 13 points in the first half but did not return after halftime because of a hand injury sustained during the game. His absence removed both captains from the second half, leaving their teammates to decide the outcome.
Team Giannis won the second quarter 53-46, taking a 99-92 lead into halftime. Tatum, Mitchell and Damian Lillard helped maintain the advantage with a combination of drives, transition baskets and long-range shooting.
Tatum delivered his most remarkable performance in the third quarter. He scored 27 points in the period, establishing an All-Star Game record for points in a single quarter. His shooting display included several difficult three-pointers and helped Team Giannis outscore Team LeBron 59-49.
The 59-point third quarter gave Team Giannis a 158-141 advantage entering the fourth. Under the target-score format, 24 points were added to the leading team's total, establishing a target of 182 points.
The fourth quarter was played without a game clock. Team LeBron mounted a late rally, led by Brown, Embiid and Irving, but Team Giannis maintained its advantage. Lillard eventually ended the contest with a deep three-pointer, pushing Team Giannis past the target score for a 184-175 victory.
Tatum finished with 55 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. He made 22 of 31 field goal attempts, including 10 three-pointers, and scored 27 points in the third quarter alone. His 55 points surpassed the previous All-Star Game record of 52, set by Anthony Davis in 2017.
Mitchell, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, contributed 40 points and 10 assists for Team Giannis. He made eight three-pointers and provided a second major scoring threat alongside Tatum.
Lillard scored 26 points and made eight three-pointers, including the game-winning shot. Markkanen contributed 13 points and seven rebounds in his first All-Star appearance, while Tyrese Haliburton added 18 points for Team LeBron in his All-Star debut.
For Team LeBron, Brown scored 35 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. He also shared several entertaining possessions with Celtics teammate Tatum, who was playing for the opposing team. Embiid and Irving each scored 32 points, with Irving adding a game-high 15 assists.
Several prominent players missed the game because of injuries. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson were unavailable, leading to changes in the starting lineups and additional All-Star selections. Anthony Edwards, De'Aaron Fox and Pascal Siakam were among the players added to the roster.
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game also represented the final edition of the captain-selected team format used from 2018 through 2023. The league returned to the traditional Eastern Conference versus Western Conference matchup in 2024.
Team Giannis' victory ended Team LeBron's five-game winning streak under the captain format. The game is remembered for Tatum's historic 55-point performance, Mitchell's 40-point contribution, the first live All-Star Draft and Salt Lake City's celebration of NBA history.
2023 NBA All-Star Game Information
Date: February 19, 2023
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Arena: Vivint Arena
Attendance: 17,886
Final Score: Team Giannis 184, Team LeBron 175
Most Valuable Player: Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Team Giannis Captain: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Team LeBron Captain: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Team Giannis Coach: Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics
Team LeBron Coach: Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets
Leading Scorer: Jayson Tatum, 55 points
Team LeBron Leading Scorer: Jaylen Brown, 35 points
Leading Assists: Kyrie Irving, 15
Leading Fan Vote-Getter: LeBron James, 7,418,116 votes
Fourth-Quarter Target Score: 182
Game-Winning Basket: Damian Lillard three-pointer
Historical Significance: First live pregame All-Star Draft
2023 NBA All-Star Game Score by Quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th* | Final |
|---|
| Team Giannis | 46 | 53 | 59 | 26 | 184 |
| Team LeBron | 46 | 46 | 49 | 34 | 175 |
* The fourth quarter was untimed. Team Giannis led 158-141 after three quarters, setting a target score of 182. Damian Lillard's three-pointer brought Team Giannis to 184 and ended the game.
Team Giannis Box Score - 184 Points
Captain: Giannis Antetokounmpo | Head Coach: Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics
| Player | NBA Team | MIN | FG | 3PT | REB | AST | PTS |
|---|
| Starters |
| Jayson Tatum (MVP) | Boston Celtics | 35:15 | 22-31 | 10-18 | 10 | 6 | 55 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | 30:08 | 15-25 | 8-17 | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz | 25:52 | 6-13 | 1-6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies | 19:59 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 0:20 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reserves |
| Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers | 23:24 | 9-21 | 8-20 | 3 | 4 | 26 |
| Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 15:04 | 6-8 | 0-1 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 10:05 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| DeMar DeRozan | Chicago Bulls | 16:01 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Domantas Sabonis | Sacramento Kings | 11:47 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat | 23:34 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Jrue Holiday | Milwaukee Bucks | 9:01 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| TEAM TOTALS | | 221 | 76-123 | 29-66 | 46 | 43 | 184 |
Team LeBron Box Score - 175 Points
Captain: LeBron James | Head Coach: Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets
| Player | NBA Team | FG | 3PT | REB | AST | PTS |
|---|
| Starters |
| Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks | 14-21 | 4-8 | 6 | 15 | 32 |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 14-19 | 4-8 | 7 | 4 | 32 |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | 6-11 | 1-5 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 2-4 | 0-1 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | 2-5 | 0-3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Reserves |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | 14 rebounds, 5 assists | 35 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | First All-Star appearance | 18 |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | First All-Star appearance |
| Paul George | Los Angeles Clippers | All-Star reserve | 8 |
| Julius Randle | New York Knicks | All-Star reserve | 11 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | First All-Star appearance | 6 |
| De'Aaron Fox | Sacramento Kings | First All-Star appearance | 0 |
MIN = Minutes; FG = Field Goals Made-Attempted; 3PT = Three-Pointers Made-Attempted; REB = Rebounds; AST = Assists; PTS = Points. Some reserve statistics are abbreviated. For the full official statistical record, including every shooting attempt and defensive category, see the complete 2023 NBA All-Star Game box score.
2023 NBA All-Star Game Team Statistics
| Statistic | Team Giannis | Team LeBron |
|---|
| Final Score | 184 | 175 |
| Field Goals | 76-123 | 79-132 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 61.8% | 59.8% |
| Three-Point Field Goals | 29-66 | 17-60 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 43.9% | 28.3% |
| Free Throws | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Player Rebounds | 46 | 45 |
| Assists | 43 | 49 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Personal Fouls | 2 | 5 |
| First-Half Points | 99 | 92 |
| Points After Three Quarters | 158 | 141 |
| Fourth-Quarter Points | 26 | 34 |
| Combined Points | 359 |
| Combined Three-Pointers Made | 46 |
2023 NBA All-Star Game Roster Notes
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Limited by Wrist Injury
Antetokounmpo scored the opening basket but left after 20 seconds because of a right wrist injury. He remained the captain of the winning team.
LeBron James - Hand Injury
James scored 13 points in the first half but did not return after halftime because of a hand injury.
Stephen Curry - Injured
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was unable to play because of a leg injury. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was promoted to a starting position, and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was named an injury replacement.
Kevin Durant - Injured
Kevin Durant missed the game because of a knee injury. Joel Embiid was promoted to a starting position, and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was named an injury replacement.
Zion Williamson - Injured
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson missed the game because of a hamstring injury. Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was promoted to the starting lineup, and Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox was named an injury replacement.
Lauri Markkanen - First All-Star Game
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen made his first All-Star appearance in Salt Lake City, scoring 13 points and collecting seven rebounds.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - First All-Star Game
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his first All-Star appearance, scoring nine points and recording seven assists.
Tyrese Haliburton - First All-Star Game
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made his first All-Star appearance, scoring 18 points for Team LeBron.
De'Aaron Fox - First All-Star Game
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox made his first All-Star appearance as an injury replacement.
Jaren Jackson Jr. - First All-Star Game
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. made his first All-Star appearance, scoring six points for Team LeBron.
2023 NBA All-Star Game Historical Notes
Jayson Tatum Sets the All-Star Scoring Record
Tatum scored 55 points, breaking Anthony Davis' previous All-Star Game record of 52 points set in 2017.
Tatum Scores 27 Points in the Third Quarter
Tatum established an All-Star Game record with 27 points in a single quarter.
Donovan Mitchell Scores 40 Points
Mitchell recorded 40 points and 10 assists, giving Team Giannis two players with at least 40 points.
First Live All-Star Draft
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo selected their rosters live in the arena shortly before the game began.
Team Giannis Ends Team LeBron's Winning Streak
Team Giannis became the first team to defeat Team LeBron under the captain-selected format, ending James' five-game winning streak.
Damian Lillard Hits the Winning Three-Pointer
Lillard made a deep three-pointer to end the game, bringing Team Giannis to 184 points and surpassing the target score of 182.
Boston Celtics Teammates Face Each Other
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown played on opposing teams. Tatum scored 55 points for Team Giannis, while Brown scored 35 for Team LeBron.
Salt Lake City Hosts Its Second All-Star Game
Salt Lake City hosted the NBA All-Star Game for the second time, 30 years after the 1993 event featuring co-MVPs Karl Malone and John Stockton.
Final Captain-Selected All-Star Game
The 2023 game was the last played under the captain-selected team format before the NBA returned to Eastern Conference versus Western Conference teams in 2024.
2023 NBA All-Star Weekend Results
| Event | Winner / Result |
|---|
| NBA All-Star Game | Team Giannis 184, Team LeBron 175 |
| NBA All-Star Game MVP | Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics |
| Slam Dunk Contest | Mac McClung, Philadelphia 76ers |
| Three-Point Contest | Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers |
| Skills Challenge | Team Jazz: Jordan Clarkson, Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton |
| Rising Stars Tournament | Team Pau defeated Team Joakim 25-20 in the final |
| Rising Stars MVP | Jose Alvarado, New Orleans Pelicans |
2023 NBA All-Star Game FAQ
Who won the 2023 NBA All-Star Game?
Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron 184-175.
Who was the 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP?
Jayson Tatum won MVP honors after scoring an All-Star Game record 55 points.
Where was the 2023 NBA All-Star Game played?
The game was played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 19, 2023.
How many points did Jayson Tatum score?
Tatum scored 55 points, breaking Anthony Davis' previous record of 52.
Who scored the winning basket?
Damian Lillard made a long-range three-pointer to give Team Giannis 184 points and end the game.
Why did Giannis Antetokounmpo play only 20 seconds?
Antetokounmpo was dealing with a wrist injury. He scored the opening basket before leaving the game.
Why did LeBron James leave the game?
James did not return after halftime because of a hand injury.
Who coached the teams?
Joe Mazzulla coached Team Giannis, while Michael Malone coached Team LeBron.
Was 2023 the last captain-selected All-Star Game?
Yes. The NBA returned to the Eastern Conference versus Western Conference format in 2024.
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