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Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman hugged. And Zach LaVine had a weird commercial. Recapping the NBA All-Star Game telecasts.

Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan pose for photos after the introduction of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 in Cleveland.

The NBA All-Star Game telecast on TNT delivered Sunday night thanks to Steph Curry’s amazing 3-point shooting and the surprising appearance of Michael Jordan at the end of introductions of the league’s 75th anniversary team.

The TBS simulcast featuring the “Inside the NBA” crew, dubbed the “CharlesCast” by some observers, wasn’t quite as successful for reasons the producers should’ve anticipated.

Here are some of the highlights — and a lowlight or two — from the dueling All-Star telecasts.

Best moment

Jordan and Dennis Rodman hugging on the court during introductions of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team, which

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