INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Damian Lillard isn’t playing this season. He still scored big anyway, winning the 3-point contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night over Devin Booker.
Lillard tied Larry Bird and Craig Hodges with his third title, most in the contest’s history. Defending champion Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat didn’t compete.
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