NBA All-Star Game 2015: The Biggest Stars and Slams

Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Bill Clinton all drew applause.

ByABC News
February 16, 2015, 1:07 AM
West Team's Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks the ball during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York.
West Team's Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks the ball during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York.
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— -- The stars shined brightly at the NBA's All-Star Game.

Russell Westbrook led all players with 41 points -- one shy of Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star Game record, leading the Western Conference past the East 163-158 Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard scored 27 points by halftime, and added a huge dunk in the third quarter.

LeBron James of the East also starred, moving into second place on all-time All-Star Game scoring list, passing Michael Jordan. James finished with 30 points.

East NBA All Star LeBron James goes to the basket during the 64th NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2015.

Golden State Warriors standout Stephen Curry showed his superstar talent, cutting through the lane and sinking an off-balance shot.

Entertainment and political figures also drew attention. Former President Bill Clinton -- who received heavy applause from the Madison Square Garden crowd -- was seen chatting courtside with NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo.

Former President Bill Clinton, right, sits with former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo during the first half of the NBA All-Star game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York.

Nicki Minaj was also on hand, watching the action and performing at halftime with Ariana Grande.

Nicki Minaj watches the second half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York.

No game is complete without the mascots.

NBA mascots perform during the second half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.