After the game, the game-high scorer Devin Booker had some thoughts to share on his team going forward. "We wouldn't put a limit to what we gotta do, but obviously a championship's the goal," Booker said.

That left many big-name stars left on the outside looking in when All-Star weekend begins in a few weeks. In the Eastern Conference, the two biggest snubs appeared to be the Hawks' Trae Young and the Hornets' LaMelo Ball,

Devin Booker wanted to play in the 2025 NBA All-Star game, but failed to make the roster out of a Western Conference that is loaded with stars. When asked about not making the team, Booker said it's tough to do nowadays because there are so many talented players in the league.