The 15-time All-Star quickly interjected and said, “I'm locked in on scouting report. Coach told me I was guarding you when we play on Sunday.” Dunn mentioned training camp and was interrupted again by Durant.

In the new All-Star Game format, the winning team of the Rising Stars tournament is placed into one of two semifinals for what is now a four-team, single-elimination All-Star Game tournament, which will be played tomorrow night. The other three teams are comprised of eight players from the 24 All-Star selections.

As we take a break from the action and look ahead to the future of the NBA All-Star game, it’s clear that hosting the event isn’t just a feather in the cap for the league — it’s a boost for the entire city.