Surprisingly, defense was actually visible in spurts at last night’s NBA All-Star Game, partially stemming from Giannis Antetokounmpo giving it his all in a losing effort for Team Stephen, as they fell 148-145 to Team Lebron. Giannis tallied 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists on the night. The final score was a far cry from last year’s ludicrous 192-182 total, but Giannis fell short of the 30 points he put up last year. Still, he had enough enticing highlights to make it worthwhile.
Unfortunately, the festivities started out with a lowlight instead, as teaspoon-sized comedian Kevin Hart used his specific brand of exhausting comedy to introduce Giannis with jokes that were lazy three years ago.