The NBA All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., had a new format around the concept of USA vs. World. How it worked: The competition will be made up of three teams. Two teams are made up of American-born players. The third team is made up of international players. The three squads will played a round-robin tournament to determine the winner. Team USA Stars dominated Team USA Stripes in the championship game to win the All-Star Game. Sports Illustrated followed the new All-Star Game format with updates from each game and the championship.
NBA All-Star Game: U.S. vs. World updates, best moments, highlights
More NBA from Sports Illustrated
Listen to SI’s NBA podcast, Open Floor, below or on Apple and Spotify. Watch the show on SI’s YouTube channel.
- Jaylen Brown Disputes Beverly Hills PD Statement About Event Shutdown After All-Star Game
- 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: 50 Top Players to Watch for Fans of Tanking Teams
- Scottie Barnes Didn’t Even Realize He Hit a Game Winner in New All-Star Game Format
- NBA All-Star Game’s USA vs. World Format Brings Back Real Intensity
- Five Best Moments From a Shockingly Great 2026 NBA All-Star Game
This article was originally published on www.si.com as NBA All-Star Game Full Recap: USA Stars Win First USA vs. World Showcase.
