Damian Lillard secures back-to-back NBA All-Star 3-point contest victories
The NBA All-Star festivities commenced in Indianapolis with a bang, featuring thrilling competitions and stellar performances.
Among the highlights was the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, held on Sunday, February 18, 2024, captivating fans with its intense showdown.
Defending champion Damian Lillard, representing the Milwaukee Bucks, showcased his sharpshooting skills once again, clinching the title with a remarkable performance.
In a stunning display, Lillard amassed 26 points in the final round, securing his second consecutive victory in the contest.
With this win, Lillard joins an elite group of players, becoming the first since Jason Kapono in 2007 and 2008 to claim back-to-back 3-point contest titles.
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The competition was fierce, with Lillard narrowly missing out on the championship round.
However, a tie between Tyrese Haliburton of Indiana, Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota, Trae Young of Atlanta, and Lillard himself added to the excitement. Ultimately, Haliburton was eliminated after scoring 12 points in the tiebreaking round.
In the final showdown, Young and Towns each posted impressive scores of 24 points, setting the stage for Lillard to clinch victory with a thrilling display of precision shooting in the closing moments.
Lillard’s sensational performance reaffirms his status as one of the NBA’s premier sharpshooters and solidifies his place among the league’s elite players.
