NBA All-Star Celebrity Game score, highlights: DK Metcalf leads Team Dwyane to close win over Team Ryan

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On Friday night, DK Metcalf showed that his athleticism easily translates to the basketball court.

The Seahawks wide receiver totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in the 2023 Celebrity Game, leading Team Dwyane to an 81-78 win over Team Ryan and winning the MVP award.

Jazz governor Ryan Smith and 13-time All-Star and Jazz minority owner Dwyane Wade served as the honorary captains for this year's Celebrity Game teams.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from the 2023 Celebrity Game on Friday. Checked out all of the action you may have missed right here.

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NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Live updates, scores, highlights

(All times Eastern)

Final: Team Dwyane 81, Team Ryan 78

9:20 p.m. — The Miz nearly beats the buzzer, but the ball was still in hands when the clock hit zero. Team Dwyane escapes with the victory.

9:10 p.m. — DK Metcalf wants that MVP trophy.

9 p.m. — Let's just take a moment to appreciate Richard Jefferson's all-around performance.

End of third quarter: Team Ryan 50, Team Dwyane 46

8:50 p.m. — We've got a Guillermo wedgie, folks.

8:40 p.m. — Richard Jefferson can still rock the rim at 42 years old.

8:35 p.m. — "I believe in you, Carlos!"

8:30 p.m. — Carlos Boozer is joining Team Dwyane, and Richard Jefferson is suiting up for Team Ryan. (Yes, Jefferson has now worked as an analyst, referee and player during the Celebrity Game.)

Halftime: Team Ryan 38, Team Dwyane 35

8:15 p.m. — DK Metcalf is protecting the rim like Dikembe Mutombo.

8:10 p.m. — Alex Toussaint just did his best Stephen Curry impression.

8 p.m. — So... now we're playing 6-on-6? And Richard Jefferson is a referee? Sure.

End of first quarter: Team Dwyane 26, Team Ryan 20

7:45 p.m. — Simu Liu drills the 4-pointer, much to the delight of Dwyane Wade.

7:35 p.m. — Hello, DK Metcalf! The Seahawks wideout throws it down on the fast break.

7:15 p.m. — Jazz governor Ryan Smith is ready to go. Tipoff is coming up next!

7 p.m. — Hasan Minhaj from the corner? Nothing but net.

6:50 p.m. — The Miz and Guillermo Rodriguez are already discussing offensive strategies for the Celebrity Game. (Side note: Check out Guillermo's pregame outfit.)

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game start time

  • Date: Friday, Feb. 17
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT

The Celebrity Game will tip off around 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 17. The game will be held at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game rosters

Team Ryan

  • Ryan Smith (Utah Jazz governor and honorary captain)
  • Kane Brown (five-time American Music Award winner)
  • Cordae (rapper, recording artist)
  • Diamond DeShields (WNBA All-Star; Phoenix Mercury)
  • Calvin Johnson (former NFL player)
  • Marcos Mion (TV host)
  • The Miz (WWE Superstar)
  • Albert Pujols (MLB Player)
  • Everett Osborne (actor)
  • Ozuna (rapper, recording artist)
  • Guillermo Rodriguez (ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" correspondent)
  • Sinqua Walls (actor)

Team Dwyane

  • Dwyane Wade (NBA champion, Utah Jazz minority owner and honorary captain)
  • Nicky Jam (Latin global music icon and actor)
  • Jesser (content creator)
  • Simu Liu (actor)
  • Hasan Minhaj (comedian)
  • DK Metcalf (NFL player)
  • Janelle Monae (actress, singer, songwriter)
  • Arike Ogunbowale (WNBA All-Star; Dallas Wings)
  • 21 Savage (rapper, recording artist)
  • Ranveer Singh (actor and NBA Brand Ambassador for India)
  • Frances Tiafoe (tennis player)
  • Alex Toussaint (Peloton coach and Puma athlete)

2023 NBA All-Star schedule

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Friday, Feb. 17

  • Celebrity Game (7 p.m. ET)
  • Rising Stars Challenge (9 p.m. ET)

Saturday, Feb. 18

  • HBCU Classic (4 p.m. ET)
  • Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest (8 p.m. ET)

Sunday, Feb. 19

  • 2023 NBA All-Star Game (8 p.m. ET)

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Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.