Team USA Stars stormed to victory in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, showcasing a new generation’s ascendancy over seasoned veterans and global icons alike. 

The young USA squad – led by Anthony Edwards, who was named All-Star Game MVP – captured the championship in the league’s innovative three-team round-robin format at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Edwards’ all-around brilliance anchored the Stars through three competitive mini-games, marking a defining moment for a rising star in the league’s next era.

Team USA Stars arrived in Los Angeles with momentum but faced stiff competition from the star-studded Team World, which entered the weekend as early favorites thanks to a roster of international superstars. However, World struggled to find consistency in the new format and failed to win a single mini-game – a surprising outcome given the talent on their roster.

The Stars opened the round-robin slate with a win over Team World, racing out to an early lead before weathering a late surge to secure the victory. Edwards led the way with scoring and playmaking, setting the tone for what would become an MVP-caliber performance across the weekend.

In the second matchup, Team USA Stripes composed of the older USA stars stole one against Team USA Stars. De’Aaron Fox made the game winner in yet another thrilling finish in these all-star festivities.

In the final round-robin matchup, Kawhi Leonard delivered a vintage scoring showcase for Team USA Stripes, erupting for 31 points in a tightly contested 12-minute mini-game, ending with a game-winning triple that electrified the crowd and tightened the overall competition and they ended up defeating Team World to advance to an all-USA championship.

In the championship game, Team USA stars ran out the gym their older counterparts in Team USA Stripes, erecting a 20-point lead at some point to end up with the victory.

Rising global icon Victor Wembanyama also put forth a strong showing for Team World, flashing the versatile skill set and defensive potential that has made him one of the league’s most exciting young stars.

Even in defeat, Wembanyama earned the respect of his opponents, including Edwards, who publicly praised Wemby’s effort and competitive fire after the game, noting his “relentless energy and high-level play” as a highlight of the weekend.