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Silver defends All-Star scheduling

Sunday 7 March 2021 08:32, UK

NBA commissioner Adam Silver defends the decision to continue the All-Star game after LeBron James' public opposition to the annual event.

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Plays of the Night: April 18

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal drops 37 points on Pistons

Boston Celtics' Tristan Thompson (13) and Marcus Smart (36) defend against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Curry's 3-point barrage against Celtics

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, center, passes off against Golden State Warriors' Jordan Poole, left, Kent Bazemore, second from left, and Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Tatum pours in 44 against Warriors

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

NBA Wk17: Spurs 111-85 Suns

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) shoots against Detroit Pistons center Jahlil Okafor (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NBA Wk17: Pistons 100-121 Wizards

Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane shoots past Milwaukee Bucks' P.J. Tucker and Pat Connaughton during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NBA Wk17: Grizzlies 128-115 Bucks

Boston Celtics' Tristan Thompson (13) and Marcus Smart (36) defend against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

NBA Wk17: Warriors 114-119 Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA Wk17: Jazz 115-127 Lakers

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams, left, shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NBA Wk17: Cavaliers 96-106 Bulls

AP - Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks

Plays of the Night: April 16

AP - Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by New York Knicks forward Reggie Bullock (25)

NBA Wk17: Knicks 117-109 Mavericks