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Jones, Clark carry Team Spoon to WNBA All-Star Game victory
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Key Points:
- Jonquel Jones led Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory over Team Coop in the WNBA All-Star Game, earning MVP honors as the first international player to do so with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists.
- The game featured high scoring and minimal defense, with Team Spoon having eight players in double figures and a record crowd of 19,783 attending at Chicago's United Center, highlighting the league's growth.
- Caitlin Clark scored 17 points and made a strong return after missing last year's game due to injury, while Kelsey Mitchell led Team Coop with 28 points and Marina Mabrey added 23 in a hot first half.
- Dominique Malonga's dunk was the first in a WNBA All-Star Game since 2022, energizing the crowd and marking a rare highlight in the event's offensive showcase.
- The All-Star teams were drafted by WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, with coaching by Becky Hammon and Cheryl Reeve, and featured appearances by notable figures including Lisa Leslie, Dawn Staley, and Dwyane Wade.
