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Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team LeBron forward LeBron James (left) shakes hands with Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) after completing the draft before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team LeBron forward LeBron James (left) shakes hands with Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) after completing the draft before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
There’s a palpable feeling of excitement and intrigue as basketball fans get ready for the newest iteration of the All-Star weekend, which is right around the corner. The NBA All-Star weekend is all set to unfold from February 16 to February 18, 2024, culminating in the All-Star game on February 18th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
With the All-Star weekend spanning across three days and two different venues, some fans may find the schedule and timings a bit confusing. However, we’ve got you covered with all the details you need to know.
All-Star Weekend: Schedule and Timings
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| Date | Event | US Timings (ET) | China Timings (CST) | India Timings | Europe Timings (GMT) | Australia Timings (AEST) |
| 16th February | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | 7:00 PM | 8:oo AM | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 17th February | KIA Skills Challenge | 8:00 PM onwards | 9:00 AM onwards | 6:30 AM onwards | 1:00 AM onwards | 12:00 PM onwards |
| 17th February | Starry 3-Point Contest | 8:00 PM onwards | 9:00 AM onwards | 6:30 AM onwards | 1:00 AM onwards | 12:00 PM onwards |
| 17th February | Stephen Curry vs Sabrina Ionescu 3-Point Challenge | 8:00 PM onwards | 9:00 AM onwards | 6:30 AM onwards | 1:00 AM onwards | 12:00 PM onwards |
| 17th February | Slam Dunk Contest | 8:00 PM onwards | 9:00 AM onwards | 6:30 AM onwards | 1:00 AM onwards | 12:00 PM onwards |
| 18th February | G-League Up Next Game | 1:30 PM | 2:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 18th February | NBA All-Star Game | 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Other notable events during the All-Star weekend
The Panini Rising Stars Practice will kick off the All-Star Weekend festivities on February 16, 2024, by 12:30 PM (Eastern Time). Fans can tune in to NBA TV to catch all the action. After the Rising Stars Practice, the NBA TV and the app will air the Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference at 5:30 PM (Eastern Time). Starting at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time), TNT will air the Panini Rising Stars games for fans to enjoy.
Fans can tune in to NBA TV at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Saturday to catch the NBA All-Star practice. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will also hold a press conference on February 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Eastern Time. On February 18, 2024, before the highly anticipated All-Star Game, the NBA will host the NBA Legends Awards. The fans can tune in to watch the awards on NBA TV at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time).
Who will play in the All-Star game?
After trying out the captains’ format for the past few seasons, the NBA has reverted to the Eastern Conference vs Western Conference format. The captain for the Eastern Conference is Giannis Antetokounmpo. Whereas, LeBron James becomes the captain of the Western Conference.
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The All-Star roster for the East includes Giannis, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Paolo Banchero, Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young.
The All-Star roster for the West includes LeBron, Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Karl Anthony-Towns.
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