NBA All-Star: Sincerity Returns, LeBron, Kawhi Shine

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game featured a return to sincerity and intensity, with Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and LeBron James delivering clutch performances. Scottie Barnes was a defensive pest and hit the game-winning triple in overtime, while Kawhi Leonard dominated Game 3 with 31 points and the final bucket. Victor Wembanyama swatted three shots, and LeBron James played 19 minutes despite being 41. Anthony Edwards led Team Stars to a 47-21 blowout victory, with all three preliminary matchups ending in game-winning threes.