Stephen Curry guided Shaquille O’Neal’s OGs to a 41-25 victory over Charles Barkley’s Global Stars in the first-ever NBA All-Star championship game at Chase Center on Sunday.
Curry also became 2025's All Star MVP.
The veteran-heavy squad secured the title in the league’s revamped All-Star format.
Curry, playing in front of his home crowd, scored 12 points—all from beyond the arc—including a halfcourt three in the final.
Jayson Tatum led the OGs with 15 points, while Victor Wembanyama paced the Global Stars with 11.
“I really feel like the All-Star game just needed a fresh look,” Curry said. “I think it worked out perfectly.”
Each OGs player received $125,000 for winning, while Global Stars players earned $50,000 for reaching the final.
The format, introduced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, featured three teams, including the Rising Stars Challenge winners.
Each game was played to 40 points, with teams selected by TNT analysts O’Neal, Barkley, and Kenny Smith.
The event was not without issues. The championship game featured an extended 20-minute break for a TNT tribute, which players later said disrupted the flow.
“The toughest part was stopping the game for the presentation,” Tatum said. “It was kind of tough to get back into the game after that.”
Despite interruptions, players embraced the more competitive approach compared to previous All-Star Games.
“I feel like it was a little bit more towards the competitive side tonight, which is a good feeling,” said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Global Stars. “A step in the right direction.”
The OGs played without LeBron James, who withdrew due to left foot and ankle discomfort. His late decision left no time for a replacement.
The new format aimed to address criticisms of recent All-Star Games, which had drawn scrutiny for a lack of defensive effort.
While the structure showed promise, the league may consider adjustments for future editions.
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