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NBA All-Star Game becomes shooting showcase for MVP Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton in blowout East win

Sunday's NBA All-Star Game turned into an extension of Saturday's 3-point shooting contest.

Hometown All-Star Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard put on a show from long distance as the Eastern Conference cruised to a 211-186 win over the Western Conference. The East effort marked the first 200-point performance in All-Star Game history. Lillard, fresh off his second straight 3-point contest victory, earned MVP honors on a 39-point night.

As usual for the All-Star Game, defense was at a premium as the West did little to keep things competitive after the East opened a 53-47 first-quarter lead.