Damian Lillard claimed the NBA All-Star 3-point contest title for the third time, outscoring Devin Booker in a thrilling final round at the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome. Lillard’s win ties him with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most titles in the contest’s history.

Despite not playing this season while rehabbing a torn left Achilles tendon, Lillard shot 30 points in the final round, edging Booker, who finished with 27. Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel placed third with 17 points, while defending champion Tyler Herro did not compete.

Lillard has now won his first 3-point contest in 2023 with Portland, repeated the following year with Milwaukee, and added this 2026 title while sitting out the regular season. “That’s all I do it for, keep adding to my legacy,” he said.

Lillard lights up the Intuit Dome

Booker led after the first round with 30 points, with Lillard and Knueppel tied for second at 27. In the final, Lillard’s hot shooting electrified the crowd, with the The Wall section holding up red umbrellas in celebration of his sharpshooting display.

“You just got to let the ball fly, trust your instincts as a shooter, and you can’t get ruffled when someone else gets hot,” Lillard said. The contest eliminated Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, Norman Powell, Jamal Murray, and Bobby Portis Jr. after the opening round.

The All-Star festivities featured celebrities including Spike Lee, Magic Johnson, Queen Latifah, James Worthy, Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Tucker, and singer Joey Fatone. Ludacris performed “All I Do Is Win” and other hits in a firecracker-filled show before the dunk contest.