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02-14-2009, 01:21 AM
Trash talk, fun, bragging rights hog Saturday's spotlight (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Trash_talk_fun_bragging_rights_hog_Saturdays_spotl ight.html)
By David Kendrick - Express-News
The NBA's All-Star Weekend in Phoenix kicks into high gear at 7 tonight. Here's a guide to the events, all televised on TNT.
H-O-R-S-E
You get a letter if you miss a shot the previous player has made. When you get H-O-R-S-E, you lose.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
O.J. Mayo, Grizzlies His 99 3-pointers made lead group.
Kevin Durant, Thunder Highest FG percentage of three at 47.9
Joe Johnson, Hawks The veteran member of the competition.
Shooting Stars
Each team must make shots from different locations. The team to do so in the fastest time wins.
PLAYERS CITY
Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Becky Hammon San Antonio
Win last year gives them all-important psychological edge.
Aaron Afflalo, Bill Laimbeer, Katie Smith Detroit
Selection of Afflalo over Rodney Stuckey controversial.
Derek Fisher, Michael Cooper, Lisa Leslie Los Angeles
Will Fisher beat S.A. team on a 0.4-second shot?
Leandro Barbosa, Dan Majerle, Tangela Smith Phoenix
Thunder Dan helped PHX win 05 Shooting Stars title.
Skills Challenge
Players must complete a timed obstacle course that emphasizes dribbling, passing and shooting.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
Devin Harris, Nets Speed wont be issue for emerging star.
Mo Williams, Cavs Replaces injured Magic guard Jameer Nelson.
Tony Parker, Spurs Jump shot improved since he competed in 03.
Derrick Rose, Bulls Rookie has great all-around talent, poise.
3-Point Shootout
Shooters try to make as many 3-pointers as possible out of 25 available shots in one minute.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
Mike Bibby, Hawks Best 3-point percentage of career at 41.3.
Daequan Cook, Heat Is he legit or stealing Matt Bonners spot?
Danny Granger, Pacers Has emerged as star this season.
Jason Kapono, Raptors Going for third-straight shootout title.
Rashard Lewis, Magic Leads contestants with 147 threes made.
Roger Mason Jr., Spurs Shooting 44.9 percent from long range.
Slam Dunk Contest
The dunkers have their best slams ranked by a group of judges.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
Dwight Howard, Magic Will he be Batman this year?
Rudy Fernandez, Blazers Fans votes put rookie in the contest.
J.R. Smith, Nuggets Replaces hurt Grizzlies F Rudy Gay.
Nate Robinson, Knicks Won the 2006 dunk contest.
By David Kendrick - Express-News
The NBA's All-Star Weekend in Phoenix kicks into high gear at 7 tonight. Here's a guide to the events, all televised on TNT.
H-O-R-S-E
You get a letter if you miss a shot the previous player has made. When you get H-O-R-S-E, you lose.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
O.J. Mayo, Grizzlies His 99 3-pointers made lead group.
Kevin Durant, Thunder Highest FG percentage of three at 47.9
Joe Johnson, Hawks The veteran member of the competition.
Shooting Stars
Each team must make shots from different locations. The team to do so in the fastest time wins.
PLAYERS CITY
Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Becky Hammon San Antonio
Win last year gives them all-important psychological edge.
Aaron Afflalo, Bill Laimbeer, Katie Smith Detroit
Selection of Afflalo over Rodney Stuckey controversial.
Derek Fisher, Michael Cooper, Lisa Leslie Los Angeles
Will Fisher beat S.A. team on a 0.4-second shot?
Leandro Barbosa, Dan Majerle, Tangela Smith Phoenix
Thunder Dan helped PHX win 05 Shooting Stars title.
Skills Challenge
Players must complete a timed obstacle course that emphasizes dribbling, passing and shooting.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
Devin Harris, Nets Speed wont be issue for emerging star.
Mo Williams, Cavs Replaces injured Magic guard Jameer Nelson.
Tony Parker, Spurs Jump shot improved since he competed in 03.
Derrick Rose, Bulls Rookie has great all-around talent, poise.
3-Point Shootout
Shooters try to make as many 3-pointers as possible out of 25 available shots in one minute.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
Mike Bibby, Hawks Best 3-point percentage of career at 41.3.
Daequan Cook, Heat Is he legit or stealing Matt Bonners spot?
Danny Granger, Pacers Has emerged as star this season.
Jason Kapono, Raptors Going for third-straight shootout title.
Rashard Lewis, Magic Leads contestants with 147 threes made.
Roger Mason Jr., Spurs Shooting 44.9 percent from long range.
Slam Dunk Contest
The dunkers have their best slams ranked by a group of judges.
PLAYER, TEAM COMMENT
Dwight Howard, Magic Will he be Batman this year?
Rudy Fernandez, Blazers Fans votes put rookie in the contest.
J.R. Smith, Nuggets Replaces hurt Grizzlies F Rudy Gay.
Nate Robinson, Knicks Won the 2006 dunk contest.