Inside the Unforgettable Twists and Fierce Rivalries That Shaped All-Star Weekend and the NBA’s Second Half
Get ready for a lively dive into this year’s All-Star Weekend as Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take us on a whirlwind tour of the highlights—and the downright hilarious moments—that made it unforgettable. They don’t just stop at the antics; they pivot to the hard-nosed analysis of what lies ahead for teams like the Rockets and Timberwolves, who are hunting for their groove heading into the stretch run. Of course, no conversation is complete without sizing up the rising star Jalen Williams and debating the impact of Jayson Tatum’s possible return to the Celtics lineup. They finish strong with a rundown of the recent 1-on-1 tournament (shoutout to Chelsea Gray!) and give a sneak peek into an exciting double-header that’s coming up as the playoffs loom ever closer. Curious? Dive deeper and catch every play, every chuckle, and every insight with us.
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year’s All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event.
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From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they’ll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum’s potential return to the Celtics and more.
Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament — congrats to Chelsea Gray! — before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.
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0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts
12:45 Rising Stars recap
19:51 Shooting Stars recap
23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap
29:50 Dunk Contest recap
38:17 All-Star Game recap
59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?
01:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form
01:10:43 Who’s the second-best team in the East?
01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?
01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview
Inglewood, CA – February 15: Anthony Edwards was named the MVP after scoring 32 points across three games during the 75th NBA All-Star Game as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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