2023 NBA All-Star Game dubbed 'worst basketball game ever played' by Team LeBron coach Michael Malone
G League call-up Mac McClung may have "saved" the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night, but now it appears the NBA All-Star Game itself is in need of saving. Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron on Sunday, 184-175, in a game that more closely resembled a layup line or shooting practice than a competitive basketball game between the world's best athletes. The Elam Ending provided a bit of drama in the fourth quarter as Team LeBron attempted to erase a 19-point deficit, but the rest of the game lacked any sort of competitiveness or edge on the defensive end of the court. Jayson Tatum won MVP honors after setting an All-Star Game record with 55 points, many of which came with little to no resistance. soarin' and slammin' pic.twitter.com/X2zBP4HWHw — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 20, 2023 Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who helmed the losing Team LeBron o...