The highly anticipated NBA All-Star championship has finally got its first title winner this Sunday night after the format change. The event has been the talk of the town earning millions of viewers. Shaq’s OGs clashed with Chuck’s Global Stars for the finals on Sunday. If you are someone who’s a fan of the NBA and wishes to know who won the four-team mini-tournament, this article is for you. It brings you all the updates about the final results of the final match played between Shaq’s OGs and Chuck’s Global Stars.
Shaq’s OGs 41-25 Win Over Chuck’s Global Stars: An Overview
Shaq’s OGs won the first NBA All-Star championship title this Sunday after defeating Chuck’s Global Stars with a score of 41 points over 25. Despite LeBron James staying out of the game because of a foot injury, Shaq’s OGs successfully reached the finals. Damian Lillard stole the semi-finals, earning 10 points, 3 rebounds, as well as 2 assists. The team opened on Sunday with a major 11-0 lead with Jayson Tatum earning 8 points early in the game. Chuck’s Global Stars could never really recover successfully and lost the finals with 16 points. Jayson Tatum earned 15 points in total while Stephen Curry earned 12 points.
Stephen Curry’s MVP Win
Stephen Curry was officially announced as the winner of the NBA All-Star MVP for his contribution to the win. This includes shooting 4-of-8 from a 3-point distance, earning 12 points for the team. He also had four rebounds as well as two assists and one steal. His contribution in the Semi-final win was just as significant with 8 points, 6 assists, 1 rebound, and one steal. This is the second MVP award for Stephen Curry. He won the first in the year 2022.
Broadcast Disappoints The Viewership
The broadcast of the NBA All-Star final game also featured comedic commentary and banter from Kevin Hart. The viewers were disappointed in the broadcast as the banter significantly distracted people from the game. It earned major vocal criticism from the viewership. The broadcast was also interrupted by Hart’s lengthy tribute to the TNT broadcast team. The new format also faced major criticism from the fans and critics of Draymond Green’s TNT broadcast.
Shaq OGs Successfully Avoided Disaster In The Semis
LeBron James’s leg injury could have been a major disaster for the team during the semi-final match. However, the team successfully avoided it and marched towards the final. Damian Lillard helped the team earn its 41-35 win in the Semi-finals on Friday. During the first-to-40 format, Team Candace gave a tough fight to Shaq, maintaining a 28-28 score. However, the team soon earned its lead thanks to 9 points from Lillard and Team Candace lost from 6 points.
Chuck’s Global Stars Semi-final Win
Charles Barkley’s Global Stars were the first one to strike during the Semi-finals on Friday. The team earned an iconic 42-31 in a clash with Team Kenny. The line-up featured a series of young stars like Jalen Brunson and Evan Mobley. Anthony Edwards had a lingering groin injury and was a DNP for the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned 12 points for the team easily dribbling off Jackson Jr.
Who Were In The Line-Up For The Final Match
Following are the players who formed the line-up for Shaq’s OGs in the NBA All-Star final.
- LeBron James, Lakers*
- Stephen Curry, Warriors
- Anthony Davis, Mavericks*
- Jayson Tatum, Celtics
- Kevin Durant, Suns
- Damian Lillard, Bucks
- James Harden, Clippers
- Jaylen Brown, Celtics
- Kyrie Irving, Mavericks
Following are the players who formed the line-up for Chuck’s Global Stars in the NBA All-Star final.
- Nikola Jokić, Nuggets
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks*
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
- Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
- Pascal Siakam, Pacers
- Alperen Şengün, Rockets
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks
- Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers
- Trae Young, Hawks injured*
