Damian Lillard sweeps All-Star weekend, adds MVP Award to 3-point title
Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Eastern Conference All-Stars reacts in the fourth quarter against the Western Conference All-Stars during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - Damian Lillard added a new title in his first All-Star Game appearance with the Eastern Conference — MVP.
The Milwaukee Bucks guard finished with 39 points, 11 3-pointers, six assists, three rebounds and one steal in a record-breaking 211-186 win over the West.
Lillard was 14 of 26 from the field and 11 of 23 on 3s for a team that broke All-Star Game marks for total points and 3s with 42. Eight players scored in double figures with three — Lillard, Boston guard Jaylen Brown and Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton all topping 30 points. Karl Anthony-Towns of Minnesota also had 50 points for the West.
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Damian Lillard wins 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday Night
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard defended his NBA 3-point contest in the final round during All-Star Saturday night in Indianapolis.
The honor comes one day after Lillard won his second straight 3-point contest. He won last year's honor while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.