NBA All-Star Game 2015: The Biggest Stars and Slams
Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Bill Clinton all drew applause.
![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.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/Sports/AP_WESTBROOK_150216_DG_16x9_992.jpg?w=1600)
— -- 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.
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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.
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Nicki Minaj was also on hand, watching the action and performing at halftime with Ariana Grande.
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No game is complete without the mascots.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.