All-Star line-ups announced
Team LeBron and Team Stephen are set for battle
The NBA All-Star Weekend heats up as the teams were announced. There has not been a pecking order release, but it may be safe to bet that LeBron chose Kevin Durant before Curry could get in on it.
Here’s what you need to know:
Team LeBron
- Starter: Kyrie Irving, G, Boston Celtics
- Starter: Kevin Durant, F, Golden State Warriors
- Starter: LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Starter: Anthony Davis, F, New Orleans Pelicans
- Starter: DeMarcus Cousins, C, New Orleans Pelicans
- Reserve: Bradley Beal, G, Washington Wizards
- Reserve: LaMarcus Aldridge, F, San Antonio Spurs
- Reserve: Kevin Love, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Reserve: Russell Westbrook, G, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Reserve: Victor Oladipo, G, Indiana Pacers
- Reserve: Kristaps Porzingis, F, New York Knicks
- Reserve: John Wall, G, Washington Wizards
Team Stephen
- Starter: Stephen Curry, G, Golden State Warriors
- Starter: James Harden, G, Houston Rockets
- Starter: DeMar DeRozan, G, Toronto Raptors
- Starter: Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks
- Starter: Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers
- Reserve: Damian Lillard, G, Portland Trail Blazers
- Reserve: Jimmy Butler, G, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Reserve: Draymond Green, F, Golden State Warriors
- Reserve: Kyle Lowry, G, Toronto Raptors
- Reserve: Klay Thompson, G, Golden State Warriors
- Reserve: Karl-Anthony Towns, C, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Reserve: Al Horford, C, Boston Celtics
Interesting opponents:
- Golden State Warriors Curry, Thompson, and Green vs. Durant
- Boston Celtics Irving vs. Horford
Coincidence?
- Both Pelicans on Team LeBron
- Both Cavaliers on Team LeBron
- Both Timberwolves on Team Stephen
- Both Raptors on Team Stephen
- Both Wizards on Team LeBron
Should be interesting
- Westbrook and Durant Team LeBron
- LeBron and Irving on Team LeBron
My Prediction as best match-up:
- Porzingis (Team LeBron) vs. Towns (Team Stephen)
- LaMarcus Aldridge (Team LeBron) vs. Horford (Team Stephen)
Best match-up that got missed:
- Anthony Davis vs. DeMarcus Cousins (aka The Brow vs. Boogie)
What do you think? Do you have a favorite match-up? Any grouping you’re looking forward to seeing? What would be your ideal 5-on-5 during the game?
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Source: Pounding The Rock
