The NBA All Star Games: Who’s playing,the new format and where to watch?
The NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco has been a thrilling showcase of basketball talent and entertainment. On Saturday night, fans were treated to exhilarating performances in the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest. The Cleveland Cavaliers duo, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, clinched the Skills Challenge title, demonstrating exceptional coordination and precision. In the Three-Point Contest, Miami Heat‘s Tyler Herro emerged victorious, narrowly edging out Golden State‘s Buddy Hield with a final-round score of 24 points. The highlight of the evening was Orlando Magic‘s Mac McClung making history by securing his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest win, impressing judges and fans alike with a series of perfect-score dunks, including a spectacular leap over a car.
MAC MCCLUNG COMPLETES THE THREE-PEAT SCORING FOUR 50s
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025Reverse Jam over a #KiaK5
What a DOMINANT 3-year #ATTSlamDunk run for @McclungMac!pic.twitter.com/geHmNwJGcR
As the weekend culminates, anticipation builds for tonight’s main event: the NBA All-Star Game. Departing from tradition, this year’s game features a new format—a four-team tournament. The teams, drafted by NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, along with Team C representing Candace’s Rising Stars, will compete in two semifinal matchups. Each game will be played to a target score of 40 points, with the winners advancing to the final. The action is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Where to watch
With a lineup featuring basketball’s elite, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and rising stars from the weekend’s events, tonight’s All-Star Game promises to be an unforgettable conclusion to a weekend filled with high-flying dunks, sharpshooting displays, and skillful performances.
