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The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This will be an actual All-Star matchup. On one side, there's a team with 86 combined All-Star selections, $2.
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Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game

Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game

Twenty-five years ago Vince Carter dominated the NBA's Slam Dunk competition, inspiring a new generation of Canadian basketball players.
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Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition.
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Rome Flynn scores 22 points, wins MVP honors at All-Star Celebrity Game

Rome Flynn scores 22 points, wins MVP honors at All-Star Celebrity Game

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rome Flynn scored 22 points, leading Team Bonds to a 66-55 over Team Rice in the All-Star celebrity game on Friday night.
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Stephen and Ayesha Curry are celebrating their roles as All-Star hosts in the Bay this weekend

Stephen and Ayesha Curry are celebrating their roles as All-Star hosts in the Bay this weekend

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — There are parties on Stephen and Ayesha Curry's calendars this weekend. There will be celebrations, brunches, dinners, all that stuff.
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Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Micky Arison, 'Redeem Team' among Hall of Fame finalists

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Micky Arison, 'Redeem Team' among Hall of Fame finalists

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame. If all goes well, they might get in twice.
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Former Bucks forward Khris Middleton thanks Milwaukee in social media post

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton thanked Milwaukee for helping shape him “into the person and player I am today” a week after the Bucks traded the three-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards.
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Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids

Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Damian Lillard pulled into Oakland High School and all the memories began flooding back. There was the pool, where he took swimming for his final period of the day as a senior.
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Timberwolves use timely performances from rookies Shannon and Dillingham for key win over Thunder

Timberwolves use timely performances from rookies Shannon and Dillingham for key win over Thunder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were short-handed for their final game before the All-Star break and facing the runaway Western Conference leader, playing on back-to-back nights on the heels of a rough loss to an undermanned opponent.
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Warriors beat slumping Rockets 105-98 with Curry scoring 27

HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors withstood a late surge by the Houston Rockets for a 105-98 victory Thursday night.
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