Stephen Curry was welcomed as the hometown hero in Charlotte and Kemba Walker had fans’ support for representing the host city, but it was Kevin Durant who earned 2019 NBA All-Star Game MVP honors as he helped lead Team LeBron to a 178-164 comeback win over Team Giannis.
While Giannis Antetokounmpo made his first nine attempts on the night, it was teammate Khris Middleton who was instrumental to Team Giannis creating separation early that carried them throughout the game.
Middleton connected on three consecutive 3-pointers upon checking in, with Antetokounmpo assisting on two of the makes. In his first All-Star Game, Middleton made his first four attempts from deep.