Team Shaq Wins Historic NBA All-Star Mini-Tournament

In a revamped format for the NBA All-Star Game held in San Francisco, Stephen Curry of Team Shaq was named MVP after leading his team to a 41-25 victory over Team Chuck, coached by Charles Barkley. Curry scored 12 points and Jayson Tatum contributed 15, helping secure the win in the first-ever All-Star mini-tournament, which featured a first-to-40 points scoring system. This new format aimed to enhance competitiveness following criticism of previous All-Star games for lacking intensity. Victor Wembanyama led Team Chuck with 11 points but struggled as his team fell behind early, going 0 for 10 at the start. The tournament structure was introduced to create a more engaging experience, and players such as Kevin Durant and Damian Lillard were part of the star-studded roster. Despite the absence of LeBron James due to injury, Team Shaq maintained control throughout the game, showcasing a blend of skill and entertainment.