Since the event moved quickly, the results came in just as fast.
Markkanen, Embiid, Dinwiddie, and Murray easily advanced to the second round.
The final matchup was Dinwiddie against Markkanen.
Thanks to the agility unique to guards and his steady touch, Dinwiddie ultimately lifted the Skills Challenge trophy.
But there was no time to cheer them on!
Because next up was the 2018 All-Star Three-Point Contest!
After a brief halftime show, the Three-Point Contest officially began.
Chen Xi followed a few of his opponents behind the small entrance the League had specially set up, ready to come out.
To make filming easier and improve the broadcast, the players waited behind the entrance for the DJ to announce them, then came out one by one.
It was much like the starting lineup introductions for the home team during the regular season.
Chen Xi trailed George, jogging out slowly and waving to the crowd.
After the introductions, everyone went to the sideline to get ready for the contest, except Eric Gordon, who was stopped by a reporter for an interview.
There were eight contestants in the Three-Point Contest.
They were Chen Xi, Booker, George, Klay, Beal, Gordon, Lowry, and Wayne Ellington of the Heat.
Chen was the first to take the court in the opening round.
"I can't believe this garbage format. They put me, the rookie, first? What is this, rookie hazing?!"
Chen Xi stuck to his usual style, grumbling as he walked onto the court.
Following the statistical data, Chen Xi placed his money-ball rack at the left wing, then started from the right corner.
The contest normally consisted of two rounds, with each player getting one attempt per round. The top three scorers from the first round advanced to the final.
The second round followed the same format as