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Kevin Durant earns NBA All-Star Game MVP honors

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former University of Texas star Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors) earned the Kia Most Valuable Player honor at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night at Spectrum Center. Durant claimed All-Star Game MVP honors for the second time in his career, as he previously won the award in 2012.

Durant registered a team-high 31 points while hitting 10-of-15 field goals, including 6-of-9 from three-point range, and 5-of-5 free throws to lead Team LeBron to a 178-164 victory against Team Giannis. He added 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots in 25 minutes.