It was a busy February in the NBA, with LeBron James overtakes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, followed by a dizzying number of offers done by the league trade deadline. Now the NBA is taking a well-deserved break for All-Star weekend, which is taking place in Salt Lake City. Slam Dunk contest ended last night with Sixers backup Mac McClung steals the show after the Blazers star Damian Lillard wins the 3-point contest.
Today is the main event. The NBA All-Star Game pits the league’s top 24 players against each other in an exhibition between the Eastern and Western Conferences. Here’s what you need to know to watch.
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When is the NBA All-Star Game?
The All-Star Game begins at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET).
What channel is the All-Star Game airing on?
The star game is on TNT.
Who plays the All-Star Game?
It will be Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis for the All-Star Game with LeBron James acting as Western Conference All Stars captain and Giannis Antetokounmpo heading up Team East. The All-Star Draft will take place just before the game.
How can I watch the NBA All-Star Game?
Four of the top five live TV streaming services (all but FuboTV) offer DTT.
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Hulu
Directv stream
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime, and require a strong internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our guide to live TV streaming services.
