Anthony Edwards won the NBA All-Star MVP, as Team Stars defeated Team Stripes, 47-21, in a revamped tournament format featuring the game's best to play.
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Anthony Edwards won the NBA All-Star MVP, as Team Stars defeated Team Stripes, 47-21, in a revamped tournament format featuring the game's best to play. Anthony Edwards leads Team Stars, earns MVP in revamped NBA All-Star Game format. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.
Anthony Edwards won the NBA All-Star MVP, as Team Stars defeated Team Stripes, 47-21, in a revamped tournament format featuring the game's best to play.
NBA Anthony Edwards leads Team Stars, earns MVP in revamped NBA All-Star Game format Timberwolves guard scored 32 points across multiple games, as Team Stars topped Team Stripes and Team World By Scott Thompson Fox News Published February 15, 2026 8:58pm EST Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WNBA player speaks out on why she joined OnlyFans, sends message to critics Seattle Storm player Erica Wheeler told Fox News Digital about her decision to partner with OnlyFans, and gave a scathing message to fans who may disagree with her decision. (Credit: Jackson Thompson/Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NBA All-Star Weekend has come to a finish after a revamped All-Star Game ended with Team Stars winning it all at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards came away with the All-Star Game MVP award, rightfully named the Kobe Bryant Trophy, after an eight-point performance with four rebounds and two assists to help Team Stars defeat Team Stripes, 47-21.Edwards also had 13 points in the overtime win over Team World, while tallying 11 in the first matchup between Team Stars and Team Stripes, which resulted in the latter taking home the 42-40 victory. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Team USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots while defended by Team USA Stripes guard Donovan Mitchell (45) of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images) In total, Edwards had 32 points, nine rebounds and three assists, while shooting 13-of-22 from the field in the game. This new format, as the NBA tried to revitalize its All-Star Game, had the Intuit Dome crowd going crazy with its play and fast finishes.There were two teams from the United States facing off against Team World in a round-robin format with four, 12-minute games. Each team had a minimum of eight players throughout the tournament in L.A. Team World forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the New York Knicks controls the ball against Team USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers in game three during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images) In the first matchup between Team Stars and Team Stripes, it was San Antonio Spurs point guard DeâAaron Fox hitting a game-winning three-pointer to seal the victory.Then, Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes nailed a game-winning three-pointer in overtime to defeat Team World. So, Edwards, Detroit Pistonsâ Jalen Duren, Phoenix Sunsâ Devin Booker and Philadelphia 76ersâ Tyrese Maxey went to the final, defeating Team Stripes, which featured Los Angeles Lakersâ LeBron James, Houston Rocketsâ Kevin Durant and the hometown favorite, Clippersâ Kawhi Leonard. Team Stripes may have had future Hall of Famers on their roster, but it was Team Stars who had more gas it appeared in the end, with the former tired out from the prior games. Team USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts in game four during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIt will be interesting to see if this format will remain for the NBA moving forward, but the reception seemed to be positive among fans in the building and watching at home as this All-Star Weekend came to a fun end. Follow Fox News Digitalâs sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. Related Topics NBASportsTrending News Fox News First Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Arrives Weekdays By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time. Subscribe Subscribed Subscribe You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!
