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2012 All-Star Saturday Night

Found February 25, 2012 on LAYUP MAG:
PLAYERS: Tony Parker,  Kevin Love,  Jeremy Evans
TEAMS: San Antonio Spurs,  Minnesota Timberwolves,  Utah Jazz
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(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Here is a super quick recap of All-Star Saturday.

Haier Shooting Stars: Team New York

Skills Challenge: Tony Parker (San Antonio Spurs)

Three-Point Competition: Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves)

Slam Dunk Contest: Jeremy Evans (Utah Jazz)

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