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<\/p>\nVictor Wembanyama tossed up the opening tip between Team Giannis\u2019 Jenna Bandy and Team Anthony\u2019s Adrien Nunez, who got control, was fouled and missed his first throw.<\/p>\n
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Bandy was the only woman in either team\u2019s starting lineup.<\/p>\n
Team Giannis had a huge advantage in the paint with Fall grabbing most of the rebounds. His dunk made it a one-point game in the third.<\/p>\n
Chinese actor-singer Dylan Wang garnered the loudest screams of the night, especially after he scored back-to-back baskets in the first quarter for Team Giannis.<\/p>\n
Two of the oldest guys on the court were Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia (age 46) and Rick Schnall (50-something), who\u2019s part of the Charlotte Hornets ownership group. Schnall fouled Ishbia in the first quarter, and Ishbia hit the free throws in a throwback to his Michigan State playing days.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen hit a long shot from the red, white and blue line that was worth 4 points for Team Anthony. It launched a flurry of points for the wide receiver in the second quarter and he finished with 18 points.<\/p>\n
Mascots from the Hornets and Mavericks alternated as sixth men restricted to playing in the backcourt for a bit in the third quarter.<\/p>\n
Sidelined since Jan. 23 with a calf strain, Antetokounmpo won\u2019t be playing in the All-Star Game on Sunday. <\/p>\n
But the two-time MVP was assisted by his brothers Thanasis and Alex on Friday. Another assistant was Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts.<\/p>\n
Former NBA player Jeremy Lin credited Betts for an inspiring halftime speech. \u201cHe definitely knows a lot about basketball,\u201d Lin said.<\/p>\n
The game marked the start of All-Star weekend, followed by the Rising Stars game down the street at Intuit Dome.<\/p>\n
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