Steph Curry nearly upstaged LeBron James’ homecoming weekend by scoring 50 points with a memorable shooting display to lead Team LeBron to a 163-160 win over Team Durant in the NBA All Star Game on Sunday night.
But while Curry made 16 three-pointers and was named the game’s MVP, it was James’ fadeaway that gave his team the win in his 19th All Star appearance.
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James finished with 24 points.
Joel Embiid led Team Durant with 36 points.
Curry put on a jaw-dropping display in the third quarter with seven threes.
Moments after being honored as one of the league’s best 75 players, Curry showed how he’s helped change the game. Curry launched several of his 3-pointers from just feet inside the half-court logo.
On one of his makes, Curry already turned and was running back to the other end before the ball swished through the net.
The teams tied in the third quarter. Team Durant entered the fourth quarter leading Team LeBron 139-138 with the first team to 163 getting the win.
But despite Curry’s performance, it was left to James, with his team winning 161-160, to hit a fadeaway jumper over both Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine to seal the win.
Curry was later awarded the Kobe Bryant Trophy as the game’s Most Valuable Player.
Curry, who was born in nearby Akron in the same hospital as James, was greeted with negativity from the moment he walked onto the stage for pregame introductions. Curry and the Golden State Warriors beat the host Cavs in three Finals.