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Stephen Curry wins MVP as Shaq’s OGs dominate NBA All-Star

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Stephen Curry is chosen Most Valuable Player (MVP) as Shaq's OGs won championship during 2025 NBA All-Star night at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, United States on February 16, 2025. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Stephen Curry delivered a spectacular performance in front of his home fans at Chase Center, leading Shaq’s OGs to a dominant win over Chuck’s Global Stars in the NBA’s first-ever All-Star mini-tournament.

The Golden State Warriors icon scored 12 points in the final game, earning him the coveted Kobe Bryant MVP Award.

A new All-Star format

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 16: Stephen Curry is in action during the game between team Shaq’s OGs and team Candace’s Rising Stars on 2025 NBA All-Star night at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, United States on February 16, 2025. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

This year’s NBA All-Star Game introduced a new mini-tournament format, featuring four teams and a race to 40 points in each matchup. The changes aimed to increase competitiveness following last year’s 211-186 scoring blowout.

Shaq’s OGs dominate

In the final showdown, Curry wasted no time setting the tone with a deep three-pointer before hitting a half-court shot that electrified the crowd. The Global Stars struggled from the start, missing their first 10 shots and falling into an 11-0 deficit, sealing their fate early.

Semifinal results

Global Stars 41, Young Stars 32: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 12 points as Chuck’s Global Stars defeated Kenny’s Young Stars. Anthony Edwards was a last-minute scratch due to a groin issue.
Shaq’s OGs 42, Rising Stars 35: Damian Lillard sealed the win with a clutch three-pointer, while the Rising Stars proved to be a tough challenge, keeping the game close with nine lead changes.

Curry’s unforgettable weekend

This victory capped off an unforgettable All-Star weekend for Curry, who took a moment midgame to thank the fans and reflect on his journey. With an Olympic gold medal last summer and now another All-Star MVP trophy, the 36-year-old continues to add to his legendary career.

What’s next?

With the All-Star break over, teams are now gearing up for the final stretch of the season. Curry and the Warriors will look to carry this momentum into the playoffs as they fight for another championship.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.