NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND

Steph Curry wins MVP as Team LeBron defeats Team Durant 163 - 160 in 2022 All-Star Game

Tosin Abayomi 05:20 - 21 February 2022

Steph Curry put on a show at the All-Star Game

LeBron James drained a fadeaway shot to seal the win for his side.

Steph Curry was the star of the show as Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163-160 victory in the NBA-All-Star game which took place in the early hours of Monday, February 21, 2022.

The NBA All-Star game was a showcase of the best talents in the NBA and did not disappoint.

#TeamLeBron WINS the 2022 #NBAAllStar Game! They earn a total of $450,000 for Kent State I Promise Scholars Program, while #TeamDurant earns $300,000 for Greater Cleveland Food Bank.#KiaAllStarMVP Stephen Curry set an All-Star Game record with 16 THREES! pic.twitter.com/0TXIBiMjin
— NBA (@NBA) February 21, 2022

The game is a cause for charity with a prize attached to each quarter victory.

Team LeBron took the first quarter 47-45 while Team Durant took the second quarter 49-46.

Steph Curry was on fire at the NBA All-Star Game

The third quarter ended 45-45 as both teams shared the money going to charity.

With a target score of 163 set as the target Team LeBron took the fourth quarter 25-21 to seal the win.

LEBRON FOR THE WIN 👑 pic.twitter.com/HYsiV5EkhD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 21, 2022

In a fitting way, LeBron James drained the winning shot to give his side the victory.

This is the fifth straight victory for Team LeBron since this format was adopted.

Steph Curry wins MVP

Steph Curry produced a performance for the ages to win the Kobe Bryant NBA All-Star award.

Speaking about the award, Steph said, “This trophy has a very special meaning. ... I'm very humbled, very blessed and I really appreciate it.”

This was the first time Steph won the award in his career. He recorded 50 points to claim the award just two points behind the 52 points record held by Anthony Davis