Anthony Davis took control of the game by scoring 52 points and beating the previous record that was in the hands of Wilt Chamberlain since 1962 with 42 points. With this, he has clearly achieved the MVP of the party. With this victory, the West Conference proclaims winner for the third consecutive time.
Kevin Durant also had his part of protagonism scoring a double triple with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The Spanish center Marc Gasol in his third All Star, also has made a great party bordering the triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists.
Not only has Anthony Davis achieved a personal record, but together the two teams have scored 374 points, a record since 2006 scoring 122 (East) and 120 (West).
Eastern Conference struggling
The Eastern Conference was struggling to the end, but in the fourth quarter with 5 minutes remaining, the match between Anthony Davis and Westbrook decided to clash with their great performances. Giannis Antetokoumpo should be mentioned in his 1st All Star scored 30 points and some of the most colorful mates.
This ended up being a great for fans of Pelicans night, since the first Anthony Davis was MVP of the all-Star Game and then give a blow of authority by staying with Cousins.
Just at the end of the game's star news that revolutionized was given to all the NBA planet.
The journalist Adrian Wojnarowski of THE VERTICAL reported that the Sacramento Kings came to an agreement to send to the pivot star DeMarcus Cousins to them new orleans Pelicans in Exchange for Buddy Hield, a selection of first round, an of second round and them escorts Tyreke Evans and Langston Galloway.
Technical datasheet
192- Western Conference: Kevin Durant 6, Leonard 4, Davis 52, Curry 21, Harden 12, Westbrook 41, Green 2, Marc Gasol 10, Hayward 8, Thompson 12, Jordan 6, Cousins 3.
182- Eastern Conference: Butler6, James 23, Antetokounmpo 30, DeRozan 16, Irving 22, Millsap 5, George 12, Lowry 19, Thomas 20, Wall 12, Anthony 10, Walker 7.
48-53, 49-39, 47-47. 48-43 (Partials)