2015 NBA All-Star Saturday in photos

INQUIRER.net / 08:25 PM February 15, 2015

MANILA, Philippines— The tried and test trio of Team Bosh clinched a three-peat in the Shooting Stars challenge; Patrick Beverley, a point guard known for his tenacious defense, ruled the Skills Challenge; “Splash brother” Steph Curry fittingly went home with the Three-point Shootout crown in a brilliant shooting display; and Zach LaVine, a high-flying rookie rocked the Barclays Center with insane rim-rattlers as the festivities of the 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend continued on Saturday in the chilly New York.

Julius Erving, Oscar Robinson and Bill Russell, from left, talk during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk event Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Julius Erving, Oscar Robinson and Bill Russell, from left, talk during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk event. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nicki Minaj nd Kevin Hart attend the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, February 14, 2015. The NBA's midseason showcase will take place at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center from February 12 through February 15. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Nicki Minaj nd Kevin Hart attend the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Singer Rihanna attends the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Rihanna attends the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on February 14, 2015. The NBA's midseason showcase will take place at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center from February 12 through February 15. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Rihanna attends the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Shooting Stars Competition

Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh, Dominique Wilkins, center, and Swin Cash, left, celebrate during the NBA All-Star Saturday Shooting Starts basketball event. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: NBA Legend Scottie Pippen #33 competes during the Degree Shooting Stars Competition as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

NBA Legend Scottie Pippen #33 competes during the Degree Shooting Stars Competition as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh, top, celebrates with Dominique Wilkins (21) after their basketball team won during the NBA All-Star Saturday Shooting Stars Contest. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat and the Eastern Conference celebrates with NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins and Swin Cash #32 of the New York Liberty after winning the Degree Shooting Stars Competition as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images/AFP

Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat and the Eastern Conference celebrates with NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins and Swin Cash #32 of the New York Liberty after winning the Degree Shooting Stars Competition. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images/AFP

Skills Challenge

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Houston Rockets’ Patrick Beverly beats Atlanta Hawks’ Jeff Teague during the NBA All-Star Saturday Skills Challenge basketball event. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Phoenix Suns' Isaiah Thomas competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Skills Challenge event Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Phoenix Suns’ Isaiah Thomas competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Skills Challenge event. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Skills Challenge basketball event Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Skills Challenge basketball event. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Patrick Beverly #2 of the Houston Rockets and of the Western Conference reacts during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Patrick Beverly #2 of the Houston Rockets and of the Western Conference reacts during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Patrick Beverly #2 of the Houston Rockets and of the Western Conference celebrates after competing during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images/AFP

Patrick Beverly #2 of the Houston Rockets and of the Western Conference celebrates after competing during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images/AFP

Three-point Shootout

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and of the Western Conference competes during the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and of the Western Conference competes during the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest.Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday 3-point basketball contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday 3-point basketball contest. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and of the Western Conference celebrates after winning the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and of the Western Conference celebrates after winning the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and of the Western Conference celebrates after winning the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images/AFP

Slam Dunk Competition

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Victor Oladipo #5 of the Orlando Magic competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

\Victor Oladipo #5 of the Orlando Magic competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Victor Oladipo of the Orlando Magic dunks during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York February 14, 2015. The NBA’s midseason showcase will take place at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center from February 12 through February 15. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Mason Plumlee #1 of the Brooklyn Nets competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Mason Plumlee #1 of the Brooklyn Nets competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Zach LaVine, right, takes the ball from teammate Andrew Wiggins as he competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk basketball contest. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves competes during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images/AFP

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses with the trophy after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses with the trophy after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

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2015 NBA All-Star Saturday in photos

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