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. (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. 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. 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)
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)
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
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. (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)
Patrick Beverly #2 of the Houston Rockets and of the Western Conference reacts during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Elsa/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
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. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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
\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
Mason Plumlee #1 of the Brooklyn Nets 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. 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
Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses with the trophy after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP