All-Star Grades: 3-point contest

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February 14, 2016, 5:20 AM ET
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Grades: Rising Stars | Celebrity | Skills | 3s | Dunk | East | West

Stephen Curry, Warriors | Grade: A

Results: First round, 21; Final round, 23

Analysis: While he didn't win, Curry still showed off his shooting prowess. Needing to make his last two shots to advance to the final, Curry calmly swished both of them. He also made nine in a row at one point in the first round and scored 23 in the final -- better than anyone who doesn't play guard for the Warriors.

Klay Thompson, Warriors | Grade: A+

Results: First round, 22; Final round, 27

James Harden, Rockets | Grade: B

Results: First round, 20; Tiebreaker, 8

C.J. McCollum, Blazers | Grade: C

Results: First round: 14

Analysis: McCollum rallied from a slow start -- so slow, it included a rare airball on the opening rack -- to make six in a row at one point before settling for a score of 14.

Kyle Lowry, Raptors | Grade: C+

Results: First round: 15

Analysis: Loud "Let's go Lowry!" chants from a supportive Air Canada Centre weren't enough to help Lowry advance. Despite a good run late, he was eliminated with a score of 16.

J.J. Redick, Clippers | Grade: B

Results: First round, 20; Tiebreaker, 9

Khris Middleton, Bucks | Grade: C-

Results: First round: 13

Analysis: In his first 3-point contest appearance, Middleton never seemed to find his footing and was eliminated with a score of 13.

Devin Booker, Suns | Grade: B+

Results: First round, 20; Tiebreaker, 12; Finals, 16