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NBA All-Star Weekend in LA Faces Low Viewership and Olympic Clash

The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles was marred by a tight schedule, low attendance and a 3‑point contest win by Damian Lillard.

The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles was held under a compressed five‑hour schedule, with low attendance and a lack of the usual Hollywood spectacle. The slam‑dunk contest featured Miami’s Keshad Johnson, Orlando’s Jase Richardson, San Antonio’s Carter Bryant and Los Angeles’ Jaxson Hayes.

Damian Lillard won the 3‑point contest with 29 points, becoming the third player to win three times. Despite his victory, the event suffered from low viewership, as many fans were distracted by Olympic events such as curling and downhill skiing.