NBA All-Star weekend day 1 highlights: Celebrity Game, Rising Stars Challenge

NBA All-Star weekend has commenced at Vivint Arena in the Salt Lake City- Utah and here's all what happened in day-1 of the grand event

Team Dwayne's DK Metcalf with NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP trophy.

The first day of the NBA All-Star Weekend was a blast with celebrities across the spectrum sharing a court running to and fro dunking baskets. DK Metcalf with his extra-ordinary performance was named the NBA All-Stars Celebrity Game MVP....Read More

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• 18 Feb 2023, 09:44:20 AM IST

  That's so cute! Guess who is here to celebrate Jose's achievement?

  Jose Alvarado shares his MVP moment with his adorable daughter.

• 18 Feb 2023, 09:40:51 AM IST

  Jose not only called the game but called the shots to MVP

  Jose Alvarado bags the MVP for NBA Jordan Rising Star Challenge.

• 18 Feb 2023, 09:22:18 AM IST

  Jose calls the game, Team Pau for victory

  Jose Alvarado snatches victory for Team Pau with a 3 pointer.

• 18 Feb 2023, 09:16:50 AM IST

  Team Pau vs Team Joakim; It is neck to neck

  Scores level, competition intensifies.

• 18 Feb 2023, 09:14:13 AM IST

  Jose Alavarado 'What are we thinking?'

  Jose Alavarado is on fire.

• 18 Feb 2023, 09:08:45 AM IST

  Spirits high with Team Pau leading 12-9

  Spirits high in NBA Jordan Rising Stars Challenge finals with Team Pau leading.

• 18 Feb 2023, 08:54:58 AM IST

  Team Joakim reaches target score to meet Team Pau in final

  Quentin Grimes closes out the second game with a pull-up jumper. Team Joakim will meet Team Pau in the final round.

• 18 Feb 2023, 08:52:32 AM IST

  Jeremy Sochan flying high for Team Joakim

  Jeremy Sochan is showing how its done with his high-flying dunks.

• 18 Feb 2023, 08:39:55 AM IST

  Team Jason in hot waters, Team Joakim leading 28-20

  Team Joakim is leading the game by 8 points.

• 18 Feb 2023, 08:34:47 AM IST

  Team Joakim fetching an early lead with Grimes' dunk

  Grimes grabs the opportunity to fetch an early lead for Team Joakim with a smooth dunk.

• 18 Feb 2023, 08:25:19 AM IST

  Keegan Murray calls game for Team Pau with a 3 pointer

  Keegan Murray wasted no time in sealing the victory for Team Pau, as he hit a 3-pointer from the wing, propelling his team to the next round.

• 18 Feb 2023, 08:08:35 AM IST

  DK Metcalf soars to victory, clinching the coveted MVP title at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

  With a power-packed performance DK Metcalf grabs the well-deserved NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP award.

• 18 Feb 2023, 07:59:25 AM IST

  The Miz misses knockout by a nick, Team Dwayne escapes with a close victory

  A half court throw by WWE star The Miz just missed the clock with Team Dwayne calling victory with a small margin of 3 points.

  Final standing- Team Dwyane 81, Team Ryan 78

• 18 Feb 2023, 07:42:48 AM IST

  Metcalf, Pujols trading buckets late in Q4 

  It is still hard to call a winner with celebrity game nearing its close.

• 18 Feb 2023, 07:23:31 AM IST

  It is still a close call with end of Q3

  End of Q3: Team Ryan 50, Team Dwyane 46

• 18 Feb 2023, 07:20:19 AM IST

  Moment of the match: Guillermo Rodriguez got no chill! 

  Guillermo Rodriguez makes a match-moment with his throw.

• 18 Feb 2023, 07:16:03 AM IST

  Team Ryan leading with Jefferson letting it loose

  Richard Jefferson is still able to dunk with authority at 42.

• 18 Feb 2023, 07:11:14 AM IST

  Team Dwyane 'unlocks a legend', Carlos Boozer on the court

  Team Dwyane 'unlocks a legend' with Carlos Boozer on the roster.

• 18 Feb 2023, 06:54:23 AM IST

  Half-time update: Team Ryan 38, Team Dwyane 35

  A score and a four minutes later the score of the game stands at Team Ryan-38 leading Team Dwyane-35.

• 18 Feb 2023, 06:51:39 AM IST

  That's the Metcalf defence

  Metcalf brings some football to the game defending the basket like a pro.

• 18 Feb 2023, 06:48:06 AM IST

  Peloton instructor Alex Toussaint nets an impressive basket

  Alex Toussaint just did his best Stephen Curry impression.

• 18 Feb 2023, 06:42:49 AM IST

  Not only 6 on 6, Q2 has Richard Jefferson as a referee

  Reff Jeff on the court for the All-Star Celebrity game.

• 18 Feb 2023, 06:38:05 AM IST

  Two more celebrities to court the court, Q2 calls for 6 vs 6

  NBA All-Star Celebrity Game turns more interesting with Q2 calling for a 6 on 6 game.

• 18 Feb 2023, 06:16:16 AM IST

  Watch: Liu comes up with the first 4 point shot at NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2023

  Canadian actor Simu Liu steals the stage with first 4 pt basket.

• 18 Feb 2023, 06:12:22 AM IST

  Metcalf sets the tone with thunderous slam for first score of the game

  DK Metcalf scores the first basket at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Utah.

• 18 Feb 2023, 05:31:43 AM IST

  Watch: Janelle Monae warming up to her own song before NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

  NBA on ESPN shared a video on Twitter of rapper and actress, Janelle Monáe vibing to her own song before the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game tip-off.

• 18 Feb 2023, 05:13:32 AM IST

  Alliance for a Better Utah seizes NBA All-Star weekend spotlight to protest anti-abortion bill

  Alliance for a Better Utah is taking advantage of the spotlight brought by the All-Star weekend to bring awareness to legislation seeking to impose significant restrictions on abortion in the state.

  As part of their campaign, the organisation is distributing multi-colored condoms with the message "Control your j*zz, abortion is about to get harder," along with a QR code and the hashtag #NBAAllStar.

• 18 Feb 2023, 05:08:26 AM IST

  Ben Affleck talks about his upcoming movie ‘Air’, gears up to introduce players and coaches of NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

  

  Actor, writer and director Ben Affleck addresses the media regarding his new Michael Jordon movie "Air" at an NBA basketball All-Star event. (AP)

  Just a few days after debuting the first trailer for the forthcoming film, "Air", Ben Affleck talked about the biopic at NBA All-Star weekend in Utah. The biopic will recount the story of Sonny Vaccaro (played by Matt Damon), a Nike shoe salesman who endeavours to sign basketball sensation Michael Jordan to wear their sneakers. "Air" was directed by Affleck, who hasn't helmed a project since "Live By Night" in 2016.

  Affleck will introduce the 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game players and coaches live at 7 pm ET on ESPN on Friday from the Salt Lake City.