INQUIRER.net: NBA: Lillard outshines Lin, Parker to win Skills Challenge

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NBA: Lillard outshines Lin, Parker to win Skills Challenge Feb 17th 2013, 02:52 HOUSTON, Texas - Portland Trail Blazers rookie Damian Lillard captured the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday, outclassing Houston's Jeremy Lin and 2012 winner Tony Parker of San Antonio. The obstacle course event -- which makes players dribble, shoot and pass -- was part of the All-Star Saturday festivities on the eve of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, include the later 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest. In the opening round, Lillard completed the Skills Challenge in 28.8 seconds to oust Lin, the NBA's first Asian-American player, and Frenchman Parker. Lin, whose parents are from Taiwan, completed the course in 35.8 while Parker struggled to finish in 48.7. Parker failed to m... Keep on reading: NBA: Lillard outshines Lin, Parker to win Skills Challenge Media files: lillard.jpg (image/jpeg)

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