This deserves a recap from Bill Simmons!
In the bigger picture, the misjudgment of James was less important than the effort that was inspired by his Miami teammate. Wade didn’t win but he succeeded in making a statement of his own. It came at the expense of Bryant, who had nothing to say in victory. Instead he was being evaluated for headaches he suffered on this rare and meaningful night, when the world’s best players met to celebrate their talents and a game actually broke out.
via Dwyane Wade turns NBA All-Star Game into must-see competition – Ian Thomsen – SI.com.