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Anthony Edwards is named Most Valuable Player in the NBA All-Star Game as the USA Stars beat the USA Stripes 47-21.

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Edwards was named the event's MVP after scoring 32 points to go along with nine rebounds and three assists as Team Stars won the round-robin style event. It was no small feat—Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points in just 12 minutes during Team Stripes' win over Team World and appeared to be the frontrunner for the award.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards led Team Stars to victory in the NBA's latest edition of the All-Star Game.

Anthony Edwards scores 32 points in 3 games for USA Stars as they win the 2026 All-Star Game Championship over USA Stripes.

Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his “Stars” team past their fellow Americans on the “Stripes” team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.

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Anthony Edwards earned the Kobe Bryant Trophy and became the Kia MVP by leading USA Stripes over USA Stars in the NBA All-Star Game 2026.