In the heart of the winter, the basketball world gathered in the Dallas Fort Worth area for the yearly showcase between the league’s brightest stars. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was among the select group of All-Stars and served as the unofficial host for the weekend’s festivities.

But there was a stretch of 2 minutes 42 seconds of the 3rd quarter, where Cunningham flashed exactly why he’s an All-Star and it happened at a crucial time of the game. The Mavericks were in a groove nearing the end of the 3rd quarter and were trying to cut the lead down heading into the 4th.