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2026 NBA All-Star: No more nonchalance, players care

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend marked a return to sincerity and effort, ending a long era of nonchalance.

Scottie Barnes closed lineups as a defensive pest, while Victor Wembanyama swatted shots and Kawhi Leonard dominated Game 3 with 31 points and a game-sealing bucket.

LeBron James played 19 minutes, Anthony Edwards secured MVP honors, and Team Stars defeated Team Stripes 47-21 in the final.