In the 3-point contest, Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro ended Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard’s bid for a third straight title, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to win the event.
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Lillard, an Oakland native, was eliminated in the first round after scoring 16 points.
Golden State’s Buddy Hield matched the record for most points in a round with 31, advancing alongside Herro and Cleveland’s Darius Garland.
Herro edged Hield 24-23 in the final, with Hield missing a key shot on his final rack.
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"I feel like a lot of great shooters, some of the greats to play this game have won this competition," Herro said. "Just happy to put my name in the history books for All-Star Weekend."
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