It was more of an offensive exhibition than it was an actual game, but there were still plenty of enjoyable moments to take away from the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
Early, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook eased tensions when the former threw a lob to the latter, prompting a sarcastic celebration from the Western Conference bench during a timeout. This probably doesn't mark the end of the feud between the former teammates, but it was the first step in possibly mending fences.
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Later on, it was all about Westbrook and hometown hero Anthony Davis' assault on the record book. Each eyed Wilt Chamberlain's 55-year old record of 42 points in the All-Star Game, but it was Davis who eventually shattered the mark. He had 18 dunks en route to a 52-point night, grabbing MVP honors in the West's 192-182 victory.
Davis won MVP in a Black History Month-themed Nike Air Max Audacity PE. He was one several Nike athletes who wore "BHM" sneakers instead of the usual All-Star make-ups. See what the rest of the game's participants wore in this special edition of #SoleWatch.