2017 NBA All-Star Game Preview

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The culmination of all-star weekend, after the celebs take the court, the sharpshooters empty the racks and the greatest athletes in the game shake the rim, is always the highest scoring event of the year. And while this year’s all-star contest will be no different, but there will be added drama due to tension among teammates.

With Steve Kerr coaching the West All-Stars, he will have to decide how best to handle Russell Westbrook playing with his own Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and most importantly, former Thunder star turned Warrior Kevin Durant.

Kerr will be coaching against Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens and the East All-Stars lead by LeBron James and up and coming star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The East have won four of the last five years and last years game was the highest scoring game in All-Star history, with the East winning 196-173.

The game will be in New Orleans on Sunday at 8 p.m.