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Good Game, Bad Dunk Contest. The Highs and Lows of an Eventful NBA All-Star Weekend
Team USA Stars won the 2026 NBA All-Star round-robin format with Anthony Edwards named MVP, signaling increased competitiveness in the new Olympic-year showcase.
- On Feb 15, 2026, the All-Star finale in Los Angeles saw Team USA Stars win 47-21, with Anthony Edwards named MVP, broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
- The NBA implemented a three-team round-robin with two U.S. teams and one World team using 12-minute matchups and first-to-five overtime to boost competitiveness and align with NBC's Olympic scheduling.
- Games produced late finishes and buzzer-beaters, including Scottie Barnes' overtime 3 to win 37-36 and De'Aaron Fox's buzzer-beater for a 42-40 Stripes victory.
- Critics and commentators said the event felt more competitive as broadcasters moved the game earlier due to NBC's Olympic rights, while NBA commissioners signaling continued All-Star Game format experimentation.
- Fatigue and scheduling raised immediate concerns as Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic sat out the World team's second game to preserve health, while commentators noted the older U.S. team may have been drained.
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