NBA All-Star Game recap: OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, West fall short vs. East

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will become the first Thunder player to start the NBA All-Star Game in five years when the Eastern Conference meets the Western Conference on Sunday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The OKC guard is making his second consecutive All-Star appearance, but he is the first Thunder player to start since Paul George in 2019.

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Final: East 211, West 186

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is a wrap. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes with 31 points, four boards, four assists. West loses 211-186.

The East's 211 points are the most ever in the All-Star Game.

Damian Lillard earns MVP honors after scoring 39 points.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the West with 50 points.

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4:37 left in 4Q: No Elam ending in this one

SGA has 31 points, but the West trails 188-166.

John Calipari takes photo with Kentucky's NBA All-Stars

The Kentucky Wildcats have a record seven players in the NBA All-Star Game, although Knicks forward Julius Randle is out with an injury.

UK's All-Stars include: Shai Gilgeous Alexander (Thunder), Anthony Davis (Lakers), Devin Booker (Suns), Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves), Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Julius Randle (Knicks), Bam Adebayo (Heat).

Our guy Justin Martinez ranked Kentucky's top players in the NBA a while back.

2:47 left in 3Q: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having nice night

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been spotting up all game and somehow has 23. Not completely out the mix for MVP.

The East is up 1441-126

5:00 left in 3Q: Damian Lillard, East still rolling

Dame Time is up to 33 points. East is up 140-117.

Half: East 104, West 89

It's the highest-scoring half in NBA All-Star Game history.

Bucks guard Damian Lillard has a game-high 22 points to lead the East.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 10 points for the West.

5:44 left in 2Q: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, West trail

SGA up to 10 points after lulling Brunson to sleep and sliding back into a 3.

The East leads 82-67.

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End first quarter: Tyrese Haliburton on fire for East early

Tyrese Haliburton going for MVP early. Script writers couldn’t have even had him torching like this.

The Pacers guard has 15 points on 5-for-6 shooting from deep early.

The East leads 53-47 after the first quarter.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has seven points in five minutes.

—Joel Lorenzi

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores first basket for West

Who are the NBA All-Star Game starters?

For the East: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Bam Adebayo (injury replacement for Joel Embiid)

For the West: Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives at NBA All-Star Game with unique jacket

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is known for being one of the most fashion-forward players in the NBA.

So, as the OKC Thunder guard prepared to start for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game at 7 p.m. Sunday, it was only right that he pulled out a special pregame fit.

Gilgeous-Alexander wore a custom white jacket featuring an all-over "V" design. It paid tribute to the late Virgil Abloh, who founded the Milan-based label Off-White and served as Louis Vuitton's artistic director from 2018-21.

Read more about SGA's jacket.

—Justin Martinez

NBA All-Star Game odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, Feb. 18:

• Spread: West (-2.5)

• Over/under: 353.5

• Moneyline: East +115 | West -135

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Where is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA All-Star Game MVP odds?

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous Alexander has the ninth-best odds to win MVP in the NBA All-Star Game, according to BetMGM. Here's a look at the odds at 6 p.m. CT:

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (+600)

• Tyrese Haliburton (+600)

• LeBron James (+800)

• Stephen Curry (+800)

• Jayson Tatum (+900)

• Luka Doncic (+1100)

• Damian Lillard (+1200)

• Kevin Durant (+1200)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+1200)

• Anthony Edwards (+1400)

• Devin Booker (+1500)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warms up before NBA All-Star Game

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored a league-high 1,649 points this season.

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NBA All-Star Game highlights

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What channel is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on today?

When: 7 p.m. CT Sunday, Feb. 18

Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis

TV: TNT

Streaming: Fubo (free trial).

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Who is in the 2024 NBA All-Star game?

Eastern Conference All-Stars roster

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (captain and starter)

• Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers (starter)

• Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks (starter)

• Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics (starter)

• Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat (starter)

• Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic

• Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics

• Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

• Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers

• Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

• Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

• Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors

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Western Conference All-Stars roster

• LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (captain and starter)

• Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks (starter)

• Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns (starter)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (starter)

• Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets (starter)

• Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

• Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors

• Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers

• Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

• Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers

• Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers

• Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

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Who are the coaches for the NBA All-Star Game?

Milwaukee's Doc Rivers is coaching the Eastern Conference, while Minnesota's Chris Finch will lead the Western Conference.

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Who won NBA All-Star Saturday night?

G League guard Mac McClung repeated as NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, channeling former Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo's signature moment from the 2019 win with a dunk over Shaquille O'Neal.

Bucks guard Damian Lillard captured the 3-point crown for the second consecutive year. Lillard beat former OU star Trae Young and Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns.

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