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The break of the Match NBA stars was held in Toronto this year. This weekend event stretched over three days, from February 12 to 14. It was organized by the Raptors - the only non-American NBA team. The audience in Toronto gave participants a warm welcome worthy of Canada.

A homecoming

The break-Star Game was for Andrew Wiggins, a kind of homecoming. Indeed, rookie of 2015 grew up in Toronto. He now plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. But when he took part on 12 February at the Match Rising Stars in Toronto, he had the opportunity to play again in front of the fans of his own city.

Two Canadian teammates Trey Lyles and Dwight Powell, also participated in this match against the World Team to Team USA. "It was a real treat," exclaimed Andrew Wiggins.

"This shows the increasing strength of the Canadian basketball. Before, no one had ever thought that this could include part of Canadians. "

Match Rising Stars

The World Team gave a hard time to the Team USA. But ultimately, the Team World has lost the game 157-154.

Wiggins played extremely well as he scored 29 points. The crowd cheered. She wanted him to be named Most Valuable Player (MVP).

"In his hometown, he is a real star," said Zach LaVine, another player who Timberwolves earned the distinction.

The stars of the dunk

LaVine won another distinction the next contest dunks, cast throws. But it was not easy.
First, LaVine and Aaron Gordon have eliminated all other players registered. Then they played three more rounds. At each round, they both got a perfect score. It was entitled to acrobatic jumps to "windmills" and spins 360 degrees. Advertisers said it was the best competition of throws cast of all time.

"If I had known it would be like this, I would be better prepared me," said Gordon. "We'd still be doing throws. To get 50 quick succession. We could have been there all night. "

"In my view, we have done things that no one else has done," said LaVine. "We have witnessed the most incredible cast shots I have ever seen. "

Of the action!

Another competition, that of three-point shots tested the speed and accuracy of the players. How many three-point shots participants could they succeed in the space of a minute?

The contest ended up against the two best shooters in the league: Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Thompson won the final round action-packed with 27 points.

"At the end of the day, we have to succeed our shots," said Curry. "Just as in a game. "

The choice of fans

The highlight of the weekend was the All-Star Game on February 14. These are the fans who selected the starting lineup members. This year, they selected two Raptors Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan.

"It's an honor to be elected from the panel member at an All-Star Game," said Lowry. "Especially when it occurs in my own stadium. "

Meanwhile, it was Kobe Bryant who received the largest number of votes. This was the last performance of the show from a meeting of the stars. The legendary player of the Lakers will retire at the end of the season.

Star Game NBA - WEST 196 - IS 173

What will happen when it brings together the best basketball on one field? Full of spectacular shots. The Western Conference won the game 196 to 173. This was the game the highest score of all time, with a multitude of three-point shots.

The two stars of Canada have played well. Kyle Lowry scored 14 points. DeMar DeRozan scored 18. in Steph Curry delighted the audience by scoring a basket just before the final bell sounds, with just two seconds on the clock.

"I think our performance tonight capped a great weekend," Lowry he said after the game. "I think, now, Toronto is a little better known in the world. "