It’s been a busy February in the NBA, with LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer followed by a dizzying number of deals made at the league’s trade deadline. Now, the NBA is taking a well-deserved break for All-Star weekend, taking place in Salt Lake City. The Slam Dunk Contest ended last night with Sixers’ backup Mac McClung stealing the show after Blazers’ star Damian Lillard won the 3-point contest.
Today is the main event. The NBA All-Star Game pits the 24 best players in the league against one another 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 tips off at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET).
What channel is the All-Star Game on?
The All-Star Game is on TNT.
Who’s playing in the All-Star Game?
It’ll be Team LeBron versus Team Giannis for the All-Star Game with LeBron James acting as the captain of the Western Conference All Stars and Giannis Antetokounmpo heading up the team from the East. The All-Star draft will take place right before the game.
How can I watch the NBA All-Star Game?
Four of the five major live TV streaming services (all but FuboTV) offer TNT.
Sling/CNET
Hulu
Directv stream
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live-TV streaming services guide.
