Lillard Wins Three-Point Contest at All-Star Game Despite Injury

Damian Lillard emerged victorious in the NBA All-Star Game's three-point contest, despite recently suffering an Achilles tendon rupture. While Devin Booker led the first round with 30 points, Lillard managed to surpass him in the final with 29 points to Booker's 27 and Knipel's 17. Lillard chose to participate in the contest despite undergoing treatment for his injury, demonstrating his competitive spirit. In parallel, Keshand Johnson won the dunk contest. He impressed with a dunk over rapper E-40, scoring 45.4 points in the first round and 49.6 points in his first attempt in the final. Carter Bryant, although achieving a high score in his first attempt in the final (50 points), failed to repeat his success in the second attempt, resulting in Johnson being crowned the winner. The three-point contest saw Booker stand out in the first round with 30 points, while Lillard followed with 27. Knipel scored 27 points, Mitchell 24, Powell 23, Murray 18, Maxi 17, and Portis 15. In the final, Lillard with 29 points surpassed Booker (27) and Knipel (17). Johnson, in the dunk contest, surpassed Bryant with 49.6 points in his first attempt in the final, while Bryant had 50 points in his first attempt but 43 in the second. Johnson's victory confirmed his ability and impressive performance in the contest.