"Well, if it wasn't already a super talent advantage for Team World going into the NBA All-Star Game, the height advantage was definitely real. Anthony Edwards had no chance trying to win the tip over the 7'4″ Frenchman, Victor Wembanyama. Not to mention, three-time league MVP and 6'11" big man Nikola Jokić was starting right alongside him. And Wemby loves playing in these games. He came out hot, a dunk, a three, and a block over Jalen Duren, stamping out any misconceptions that "height" doesn't mean "heart." He set the pace."
"All he needed to do to cement it? Win this tournament. A task almost as tall as him. The USA Stars initially looked lax, but they went on a 10-2 run to make the game close and competitive. Ant-Man was giving Team USA the juice they needed. With 11 seconds left, the game was tied. There was actual defense being played in an NBA All-Star Game, and it still ended in a tie."
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game delivered intense defense, highlight plays, and close finishes across multiple contests. Team World held a clear height and talent advantage, exemplified by 7'4″ Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić starting together. Wembanyama produced a dunk, a three, and a block over Jalen Duren, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds, and three blocks and became the frontrunner for All-Star MVP. Team USA mounted a comeback with a 10-2 run to force a tie with 11 seconds remaining, sending the game to a first-to-five overtime. Wembanyama hit a go-ahead three over Scottie Barnes in overtime.
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