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T he clock is ticking, and Blake has to act fast. He has no time to think and needs to trust his instincts. His teammate, Kobe Bryant, is dribbling the ball down the court. Kobe gets closer to the basket, but some of his opponents block him. He won’t be able to shoot and score because his shot will be blocked. Now is Blake’s chance. He sprints toward the basket and jumps high into the air. Without Blake saying a word, Kobe knows what to do. He passes the ball to Blake, who slams it into the hoop. The crowd goes wild. Blake swings on the hoop for a moment before he drops to the floor and gets ready for his next play. The other team already has the ball, and he’ll have to work with his teammates if he wants to win this game. Blake Griffin and Kobe Bryant are playing for the West team in the 2013 All-Star Game. Their teammates are some of the best players in the NBA. Together, they are dominating the court. Blake scores dunk after dunk, something he is famous for. His other teammates catch rebounds, block shots, and shoot amazing three-point shots from across the court. The buzzer finally sounds, and the West Team is declared the winner.

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