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.

PHOTO: 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.
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.

PHOTO: 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.
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.

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

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

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