Russell Westbrook Named All-Star Game MVP

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook dropped 31 points on his way to his second straight All-Star Game MVP. He becomes only the second player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs (Bob Pettit, ’58-59).

Westbrook led the West to an All-Star record 196 points. The East also broke the scoring record with 173. Paul George paced the East with 41 points and a game-high 9 three-pointers.

Kobe Bryant, playing in his 18th and final All-Star, finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.