LeBron James hurts right hand in All-Star Game (NBA)

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Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Giannis guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) attempts a shot against Team LeBron forward LeBron James (6) in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will miss the second half of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game after injuring his right hand in the first half.

James hit his pinky finger on the rim while trying to block a shot by Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors. He scored 13 points in 14-plus minutes while serving as captain as Team LeBron.

James shares the All-Star selections record of 19 with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Also, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored the game's first points on a dunk 15 seconds into the contest and then exited for the night. He sprained his right wrist in Milwaukee's final regular-season game before the break on Thursday night.

Antetokounmpo and Team Giannis held a 99-92 halftime lead at the game in Salt Lake City.

--Field Level Media

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