Highlight: LeBron James, Defense Lead Team LeBron to Victory over Team Stephen

After the exhibition matchup drew criticism in recent years, all eyes were on the players in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game Sunday—and boy, did it live up to expectations.

Intensity was up compared to years past, with defense emphasized throughout the contest. As a result, the game went down to the wire and was decided in fitting fashion.

Down by one in the final minute, the league's top vote-getter, LeBron James, came up with the game-winning basket with the help of former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving.

With a three-point lead in the final seconds, Team LeBron's smothering defense made it impossible for Team Stephen's Stephen Curry or DeMar DeRozan to get a final shot off for the tie.

Behind clutch plays in the final minute, Team LeBron pulled out a 148-145 victory over Team Stephen.