The AFC beat the NFC 38-33 in the 2020 Pro Bowl, a game overshadowed by the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, which was first reported about a half hour before kickoff.
ESPN cut away from its broadcast briefly in the first quarter for an ABC News report about the helicopter crash that killed Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Sideline reporters conducted in-game interviews with players about their relationship with Bryant.
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How did Pro Bowl players react to Kobe Bryant's death?
There were several interviews with players during the game about Bryant's death, as well as a celebration honoring him. Additionally, there was a moment of silence held in the stadium.
Drew Brees talking about Kobe Bryant on the sideline at the Pro Bowl pic.twitter.com/Wm8675BdPD
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Deshaun Watson talking about Kobe #ProBowl pic.twitter.com/l1GvG3aQ7T
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Lamar Jackson talking about Kobe Bryant #ProBowl pic.twitter.com/3taRpVqDvN
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KOBEEEEEEEE!!!!!! #ProBowl pic.twitter.com/karnwxaUOh
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Fans at the Pro Bowl broke out in "Kobe" chants when he was honored during a timeout. pic.twitter.com/VAQHYzQ28m
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Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell said news of Bryant's death "sucked [the energy] out of the room" before the game, per NFL Network .
Campbell also said a prayer on the field as an image of Bryant was displayed on the big screen, The Florida Times-Union reported.
Who won MVP of the Pro Bowl?
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was the offensive MVP, and Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell earned defensive MVP honors.
Jackson was 16-for-23 passing for 185 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. Campbell forced a sack-fumble that was returned for an 82-yard touchdown.
Pro Bowl score 2020
| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | F | |
| AFC | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 33 |
| NFC | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 28 |