Former NBA player Charles Barkley said the following during half-time analysis: 'I need a cigarette after that'. But Shaquille O’Neal defended Fergie’s performance, describing it as 'different and sexy'.

Stephen Curry’s team faced a team led by LeBron James, with the latter side winning 148-145.

Check out the performance for yourself below, but make sure to lower the volume:

Aaaand, Twitter's reaction:

You'd expect a lot more from an experienced singer like Fergie.