Fans React to Thrilling NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest
February 16, 2025
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NBA All-Star Weekend is in full swing and the events have all been great so far.
The 3-Point Shooting Contest just finished, with Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat taking home the crown this year.
Here was the field of players in this year’s 3-Point Contest:
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
Buddy Hield, Golden State Warriors
Cameron Johnson, Brooklyn Nets
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball past Buddy Hield #7 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at… SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball past Buddy Hield #7 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 07, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Johnson started the night out but struggled out of the gate. The Nets forward finished the round with a score of 14 and was swiftly eliminated.
Garland followed that up and scored 24, ending his round on a strong note. Cunningham was making his All-Star debut and had a slow start, scoring 16.
Powell was up next and scored 14, tying him with Johnson. Next up was Herro and he was solid, posting 19 points.
Brunson was after Herro, scoring 18 points in the contest. Hield was next, dropping 31 points in the round.
Finally, the two-time defending champion of the event, Lillard scored 18 points and was eliminated from the contest. With Lillard being eliminated, it was assured that fans in San Francisco would see a new champion crowned for the first time in three years.
Herro, Hield, and Garland all advanced to the next round.
The Heat All-Star started things off and posted 24 points. Garland took the stage next and put up a dud of a performance.
Hield finished the event off but couldn’t get the job done. The Warriors wing almost made an epic comeback but fell just short in his final rack.
Herro was named the champion of the event. Herro became the first Heat player to win the event since 2011.
As always, NBA world had a field day reacting to the event.
All in all, it was a good event for the NBA, as fans were able to see some great shooting performances. The 3-point shot has become a staple of the league over the past few years so this event was certain to entertain everyone.
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For more NBA news and rumors, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
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