Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-96 thumping of the defending champion Boston Celtics on Thursday.

The NBA on Thursday revealed the starters for the revamped All-Star Game, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises. LeBron James is officially an All-Star for the 21st year.

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night. Wembanyama finished with 11 rebounds,

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama stand out as the biggest snubs after the NBA All-Star Game

Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night.

The coaches for this year's All-Star Game, determined by best record in each conference will be the Thunders' Mark Daignault and the Cavs' Kenny Atkinson. Assistant coaches from the Oklahoma City and Cleveland staffs will also coach two teams in the tournament.

The starters for the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star Game teams were announced Thursday night. Some big names didn't make the list.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star starter, being invited to the game for a record 21st time.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Andre Jackson Jr. is heading to the NBA All-Star Weekend for the first time in his professional career. ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania is reporting that Jackson Jr. has committed to participate in the slam dunk contest.

The NBA’s Slam Dunk contest may not have a lot of All-Stars competing this year, but it sure will have a lot of Huskies. Two former UConn men’s basketball stars have now committed to the dunk contest,