Knicks' Obi Toppin wins dunk contest as others struggle

With a score of 92 in the final round New York Knicks' Obi Toppin defeated Golden State Warriors' Juan Toscano-Anderson to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

CLEVELAND - Obi Toppin won the slam dunk contest, earning a 47 on his final dunk when he needed to do little more than put the ball in the basket after Juan Toscano-Anderson couldn't on his previous try.

In a disappointing finish to All-Star Saturday, the four dunkers occasionally left the judging panel of Hall of Famers with expressionless looks on their faces.

Toppin, the New York Knicks forward, beat Golden State's Toscano-Anderson in the final round to win the event after finishing second as a rookie.

Houston rookie Jalen Green and Orlando guard Cole Anthony failed to advance. Anthony couldn't make his second dunk and appeared to hurt his thumb banging it against the rim.

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