Saturday, February 19, 2011

NBA All-Star weekend: Atlanta wins NBA Shooting Stars competition

Team in Atlanta, with the Hawks star Al Horford, former NBA player Steve Smith and WNBA player Coco Miller Easily Won the Shooting Stars competition at the Staples Center on Saturday.

The competition Involved hitting shots from all over the court against the clock. Atlanta beat the Chicago team of the Bulls forward Taj Gibson, Retired Bull Steve Kerr and WNBA player Cathrine Kraayveld, in the final round of a four-team event.

The L.A. team of the Lakers' All-Star Pau Gasol, former Laker Rick Fox and LA PokerStars player Tina Thompson were eliminated in the first round.

It was the opening event That Also Includes The Three-point shooting and slam dunk contests.

- Barry Stavro

Photo: Atlanta Team Members (from left) Al Horford, Coco Miller and Steve Smith Hoist the Shooting Stars trophy after defeating Chicago on Saturday at Staples Center. Credit: Gary Hershorn / Reuters

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