2024 NBA ALL-STAR GAME
EAST 211 - WEST 186
Damian Lillard: 39 Points, 11 Three-Pointers
Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award: Damian Lillard
2024 NBA All-Star Game Recap
The 73rd NBA All-Star Game was played on February 18, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 211-186 in the highest-scoring NBA All-Star Game ever played at the time. The East became the first team in All-Star history to score 200 points, while the two teams combined for an unprecedented 397 points.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard won the Kobe Bryant NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award after scoring 39 points and making 11 three-pointers. His shooting performance helped the Eastern Conference establish an All-Star Game record with 42 made three-pointers.
The 2024 game marked the return of the traditional Eastern Conference versus Western Conference format. From 2018 through 2023, the NBA had used captain-selected teams, with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant among the players who served as captains. The league restored the conference rivalry and the traditional four-quarter game clock for the Indianapolis event.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James were the leading vote-getters in their respective conferences and served as honorary team captains. Antetokounmpo started for the East alongside Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum and Bam Adebayo. James started for the West with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant.
Indianapolis hosted the NBA All-Star Game for the second time. The city's previous game took place in 1985 at the Hoosier Dome, where the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 140-129 and Ralph Sampson won MVP honors. The 2024 event brought the league's showcase back to a city with a long basketball tradition.
The Eastern Conference immediately established a fast pace, scoring 53 points in the opening quarter and taking a 53-47 lead. Haliburton, playing on his home court, made five consecutive three-pointers during a spectacular opening stretch and quickly energized the Indianapolis crowd.
The East continued its offensive dominance in the second quarter, outscoring the West 51-42 to build a 104-89 halftime lead. Lillard and Haliburton repeatedly connected from long distance, while Jaylen Brown provided additional scoring off the bench.
The Eastern Conference added 56 points in the third quarter, extending its advantage to 160-136. The West struggled to contain the East's outside shooting, with Lillard, Haliburton and Brown combining for an extraordinary number of three-pointers.
With the outcome largely decided, the final quarter became a showcase for Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns scored 34 of his 50 points in the fourth quarter, producing one of the most remarkable individual scoring periods in All-Star history.
Towns finished with 50 points on 23-for-35 shooting, including four three-pointers. His performance was the third 50-point game in NBA All-Star history, following Anthony Davis' 52 points in 2017, Stephen Curry's 50 in 2022 and Jayson Tatum's 55 in 2023. Towns became the fourth player to reach the 50-point mark.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points for the Western Conference, making seven three-pointers in his first All-Star start. Durant scored 18 points, while Stephen Curry contributed 16 and Devin Booker added 15.
The Eastern Conference had several outstanding offensive performances. Lillard led the team with 39 points, Brown scored 36, Haliburton finished with 32, Antetokounmpo contributed 23 and Tatum added 20.
Haliburton made 10 of 14 three-point attempts, finishing with 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Brown scored 36 points on 15-for-23 shooting, including six three-pointers, while Antetokounmpo made 11 of 16 field goal attempts.
The East finished with 83 made field goals on 146 attempts, shooting 56.8 percent from the floor. Its 42 three-pointers came on 97 attempts, an unprecedented display of long-range shooting in the All-Star Game.
The West made 80 of 143 field goal attempts and scored 186 points, a total that would have been enough to win almost every previous NBA All-Star Game. However, the East's offensive production was even greater, resulting in a 25-point victory.
The game also featured several first-time All-Stars, including Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, Paolo Banchero and Scottie Barnes for the Eastern Conference. Barnes and Trae Young joined the roster as injury replacements for Joel Embiid and Julius Randle.
The Western Conference featured many established stars, including James, Durant, Curry, Jokic, Doncic, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Booker. James appeared in his 20th NBA All-Star Game, extending his record for career selections.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is remembered for its extraordinary offensive records, Lillard's MVP performance, Haliburton's hometown shooting display, Towns' 50-point game and the return of the traditional conference format.
2024 NBA All-Star Game Information
Date: February 18, 2024
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Attendance: 17,251
Final Score: Eastern Conference 211, Western Conference 186
Most Valuable Player: Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks
Eastern Conference Captain: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Western Conference Captain: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Eastern Conference Coach: Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks
Western Conference Coach: Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
Leading Scorer: Karl-Anthony Towns, 50 points
Eastern Conference Leading Scorer: Damian Lillard, 39 points
Leading Rebounder: Paolo Banchero, 9 rebounds
Leading Assists: Nikola Jokic, 9 assists
Leading Fan Vote-Getter: Giannis Antetokounmpo, 5,427,874 votes
Officials: Tony Brothers, Derrick Collins and Josh Tiven
Historical Significance: First 200-point team in NBA All-Star history
2024 NBA All-Star Game Score by Quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|
| Eastern Conference | 53 | 51 | 56 | 51 | 211 |
| Western Conference | 47 | 42 | 47 | 50 | 186 |
Eastern Conference Box Score - 211 Points
Captain: Giannis Antetokounmpo | Head Coach: Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | NBA Team | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | PTS |
|---|
| Starters |
| Damian Lillard (MVP) | Milwaukee Bucks | 27:30 | 14-26 | 11-23 | 0-0 | 3 | 6 | 39 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | 27:02 | 11-15 | 10-14 | 0-0 | 7 | 6 | 32 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 23:25 | 11-16 | 0-3 | 1-2 | 7 | 1 | 23 |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | 21:35 | 8-13 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat | 16:46 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Reserves |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | 22:14 | 15-23 | 6-12 | 0-0 | 8 | 3 | 36 |
| Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors | 17:43 | 7-10 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 8 | 3 | 16 |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 17:17 | 5-12 | 2-9 | 0-0 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 17:00 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | 16:05 | 3-9 | 3-9 | 0-0 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | 18:55 | 3-9 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
| Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks | 14:28 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Selected but Did Not Play |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | Knee injury; replaced on the roster by Trae Young. |
| Julius Randle | New York Knicks | Shoulder injury; replaced on the roster by Scottie Barnes. |
| TEAM TOTALS | | 240 | 83-146 | 42-97 | 3-4 | 64 | 46 | 211 |
Western Conference Box Score - 186 Points
Captain: LeBron James | Head Coach: Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | NBA Team | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | PTS |
|---|
| Starters |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 27:33 | 12-16 | 7-10 | 0-0 | 4 | 6 | 31 |
| Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns | 24:51 | 7-12 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 5 | 5 | 18 |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 23:19 | 6-8 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | 13:48 | 4-10 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | 22:45 | 3-10 | 1-6 | 0-0 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Reserves |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves | 27:41 | 23-35 | 4-13 | 0-0 | 8 | 3 | 50 |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 25:50 | 6-17 | 4-13 | 0-0 | 5 | 8 | 16 |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | 19:05 | 7-14 | 1-7 | 0-0 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| Paul George | Los Angeles Clippers | 9:57 | 5-9 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers | 22:25 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Los Angeles Clippers | 10:12 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | 12:34 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| TEAM TOTALS | | 240 | 80-143 | 25-71 | 1-1 | 53 | 60 | 186 |
Statistical abbreviations: MIN = Minutes; FG = Field Goals Made-Attempted; 3PT = Three-Pointers Made-Attempted; FT = Free Throws Made-Attempted; REB = Rebounds; AST = Assists; PTS = Points.
2024 NBA All-Star Game Team Statistics
| Statistic | East | West |
|---|
| Final Score | 211 | 186 |
| Field Goals | 83-146 | 80-143 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 56.8% | 55.9% |
| Three-Point Field Goals | 42-97 | 25-71 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 43.3% | 35.2% |
| Free Throws | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Player Rebounds | 64 | 53 |
| Assists | 46 | 60 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 11 |
| Personal Fouls | 1 | 2 |
| First-Half Points | 104 | 89 |
| Points After Three Quarters | 160 | 136 |
| Fourth-Quarter Points | 51 | 50 |
| Combined Points | 397 |
| Combined Three-Pointers Made | 67 |
2024 NBA All-Star Game Roster Notes
Joel Embiid - Injured
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was selected as an Eastern Conference starter but missed the game because of a knee injury. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo replaced him in the starting lineup, and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young joined the roster as an injury replacement.
Julius Randle - Injured
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle missed the game because of a shoulder injury. Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was selected to replace him.
Tyrese Haliburton - Hometown All-Star
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton started the game on his home court, scoring 32 points and making 10 three-pointers.
Jalen Brunson - First All-Star Game
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson made his first NBA All-Star appearance, scoring 12 points and recording five assists.
Tyrese Maxey - First All-Star Game
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey made his first All-Star appearance, scoring 10 points.
Paolo Banchero - First All-Star Game
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero made his first All-Star appearance, collecting nine rebounds and scoring six points.
Scottie Barnes - First All-Star Game
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes made his first All-Star appearance as an injury replacement, scoring 16 points and grabbing eight rebounds.
LeBron James - 20th All-Star Appearance
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James appeared in his 20th NBA All-Star Game, extending his record for the most All-Star selections in league history.
2024 NBA All-Star Game Historical Notes
Eastern Conference Scores 211 Points
The East became the first team in NBA All-Star history to score at least 200 points in a game, finishing with a record 211.
Teams Combine for 397 Points
The Eastern and Western Conferences combined for 397 points, surpassing the previous combined scoring record of 374 points set in 2017.
Eastern Conference Makes 42 Three-Pointers
The East established a new All-Star Game record with 42 made three-pointers on 97 attempts.
Damian Lillard Wins His First All-Star MVP
Lillard scored 39 points and made 11 three-pointers, earning the first All-Star Game MVP award of his career.
Karl-Anthony Towns Scores 50 Points
Towns scored 50 points for the Western Conference, including 34 in the fourth quarter. He became the fourth player in NBA All-Star history to reach 50 points.
Tyrese Haliburton Makes 10 Three-Pointers
Haliburton scored 32 points and made 10 three-pointers in front of his home fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Jaylen Brown Scores 36 Points
Brown scored 36 points on 15-for-23 shooting, including six three-pointers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 31 Points
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and made seven three-pointers in his first All-Star start.
Return of East vs. West
The NBA returned to the traditional Eastern Conference versus Western Conference format after six consecutive years of captain-selected teams.
Indianapolis Hosts Its Second NBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis hosted the event for the second time, following the 1985 All-Star Game at the Hoosier Dome.
2024 NBA All-Star Weekend Results
| Event | Winner / Result |
|---|
| NBA All-Star Game | Eastern Conference 211, Western Conference 186 |
| NBA All-Star Game MVP | Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks |
| Slam Dunk Contest | Mac McClung, Osceola Magic |
| Three-Point Contest | Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks |
| Skills Challenge | Team Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner |
| Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu Three-Point Challenge | Stephen Curry defeated Sabrina Ionescu 29-26 |
| Rising Stars Tournament | Team Jalen defeated Team Detlef 26-13 in the final |
| Rising Stars MVP | Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana Pacers |
2024 NBA All-Star Game FAQ
Who won the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?
The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 211-186.
Who was the 2024 NBA All-Star Game MVP?
Damian Lillard won MVP honors after scoring 39 points and making 11 three-pointers.
Where was the 2024 NBA All-Star Game played?
The game was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 18, 2024.
How many points did the Eastern Conference score?
The East scored 211 points, becoming the first team in NBA All-Star history to reach 200 points.
Who scored the most points in the game?
Karl-Anthony Towns led all players with 50 points for the Western Conference.
How many three-pointers did Damian Lillard make?
Lillard made 11 three-pointers on 23 attempts.
How many points did Tyrese Haliburton score?
Haliburton scored 32 points and made 10 three-pointers for the Eastern Conference.
Who coached the teams?
Doc Rivers coached the Eastern Conference, while Chris Finch coached the Western Conference.
Why did the NBA return to East vs. West?
The NBA restored the traditional conference format for 2024 after using captain-selected teams from 2018 through 2023.
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