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2024 NBA All-Star Weekend highlights: Skills challenge, 3-point contest, dunk contest

NBA All-Star weekend continues Saturday with the highly anticipated skills, 3-point and dunk contests. Here are the top moments!

FEBRUARY 18

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown know the Celtics will only quiet doubters by winning the NBA championship - The Boston Globe Talking to the media Saturday, both Boston stars said they understood the skepticism given the team's past playoff failures.

FEBRUARY 18 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen Brown

Mac McClung has won his second straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest by grabbing the ball out of Shaquille O’Neal’s hands and leaping over him to draw five perfect scores on his final att...

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaylen Brown says he's one of the best posterizing dunkers ever Jaylen Brown is set to be the first All-Star to be in the dunk contest since 2017, so he's drumming up a little hype ahead of time.

FEBRUARY 17 • MASSLIVE.COM

2023-24 NBA All-Star Weekend odds: Mac McClung favored to win dunk contest

The defending champion is the betting favorite to win Saturday's Slam Dunk Contest. Check out the latest odds.

FEBRUARY 17

NBA All-Star Weekend Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will face off in an NBA-vs.-WNBA 3-point contest, while the Celtics' Jaylen Brown headlines the dunk conte...

FEBRUARY 17 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't play against Brooklyn Brown (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Brown has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a right shoulder contusion. Sam Hauser will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Brown's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star Break on Feb. 22 against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Brown is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right shoulder contusion, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Brown played 37 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Nets, posting 19 points and four assists. However, he's in danger of missing the rematch Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, which is a new development for the shooting guard. Despite dealing with numerous minor issues throughout the campaign, Brown has missed just four games this season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chemistry, communication, and carpooling: How Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis found their flow on and off the court In just eight months, the Celtics' Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis have become one of the most exciting duos on and off the court.

FEBRUARY 13 • BOSTON.COM

Goes for 20 points Sunday Brown recorded 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 victory over Miami.

Impact Brown reached the 20-point mark after three straight games in which he couldn't hit that mark. Even though his role as Boston's second-best offensive threat behind Jayson Tatum is under no threat, it's worth noting Brown has been struggling a bit of late. Over his last 10 contests, he's averaged 18.1 points per game, which is below his season mark of 22.0 points per outing.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Robinson calls out Jaylen Brown for 'dirty play' Jaylen Brown and Duncan Robinson got into a skirmish that resulted in Brown picking up a flagrant foul.

FEBRUARY 11 • MASSLIVE.COM

What Jaylen Brown said about participating in the Slam Dunk Contest Jaylen Brown is hoping more stay NBA players will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest after his decision to do it. Read more on Boston.com.

FEBRUARY 10 • BOSTON.COM

Jaylen Brown hints at Jayson Tatum's involvement in dunk contest Jaylen Brown is the first All-Star to be in the dunk contest since 2017.

FEBRUARY 10 • MASSLIVE.COM

Jaylen Brown on future of Dunk Contest: I hope more top players compete in the future Souichi Terada: Jaylen Brown on dunk contest: “I think it’ll be fun. I wish more top players/athletes decided to compete in the dunk contest...

FEBRUARY 10 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Jaylen Brown Officially Enters Slam Dunk Contest On Monday night, Shams Charania had reported league sources had informed him that Jaylen Brown is “seriously considering” participating in t...

FEBRUARY 7 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jaylen Brown Officially Enters Slam Dunk Contest On Monday night, Shams Charania had reported league sources had informed him that Jaylen Brown is “seriously considering” participating in t...

FEBRUARY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2024: Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung headline participants

Jaylen Brown is the first NBA All-Star since 2017 to participate in the dunk contest.

FEBRUARY 7

Celtics' Jaylen Brown upgraded on injury report after absence Jaylen Brown's injury doesn't appear to be anything serious, as expected.

FEBRUARY 6 • MASSLIVE.COM

Good to go Wednesday Brown (back) isn't listed on Boston's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Brown missed Sunday's win over Memphis due to lower-back tightness but returned to practice Tuesday and will suit up Wednesday. While the Celtics are getting Brown back in action, they may be without Jrue Holiday (elbow).

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Brown (back) practiced Tuesday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown missed Sunday's game against Memphis due to lower-back tightness, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. His status for that game should be released later Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Jaylen Brown 'seriously considering' entering NBA Slam Dunk Contest Will Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown suit up for the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?

FEBRUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

Celtics' Jaylen Brown reportedly 'seriously considering' participating in NBA Slam Dunk Contest - The Boston Globe Brown could join Gerald Green (2007) and Dee Brown (1991) as Celtics players to take home the dunk title.

FEBRUARY 6 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics All-Star forward could be in dunk contest (report) Jaylen Brown's thrown down some vicious in-game dunks throughout his career.

FEBRUARY 6 • MASSLIVE.COM

Marcus Smart talks unique relationship with Jaylen Brown, Celtics Marcus Smart was back at TD Garden for the first time since he was traded last summer.

FEBRUARY 4 • MASSLIVE.COM