Played in rapid-fire fashion suited for television, the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk contest and All-Star Game all featured moments of joy. Indiana Pacers star Domantas Sabonis eked out a win for the big men, Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry made world-class shooters look pedestrian, Portland Trail Blazers youngster Anfernee Simons jumped out of the gym and Team LeBron defeated Team Durant in an entertaining 170-150 finish.
Column: The NBA put together a stellar night for the All-Star Game. But the cloud of COVID-19 couldn’t be cleared.
