What Time Does the NBA All Star Saturday Night Start?
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Looking to catch the NBA All Star Saturday Night festivities? Here’s everything you need to know about when the event starts and how to watch it.
Introduction
The NBA All Star Saturday Night is an annual event that takes place during the All Star Weekend. It is a showcase of the league’s best Slam Dunkers, Three-Point Shooters, and Skills Challenge competitors. The event usually starts at 8:00 PM EST and is televised on TNT.
All Star Saturday Night Format
The NBA All Star Saturday Night is an event that takes place during the weekend of the NBA All Star Game. It is a televised event that features a skills competition, a three-point shootout, and a slam dunk contest. The event takes place on the Saturday night before the All Star Game, and usually starts at around 8:00pm ET.
All Star Saturday Night Schedule
The 2020 NBA All Star Saturday Night schedule has not been announced yet. However, the following is the schedule from 2019:
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET – NBA All Star Saturday Night Skills Challenge
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm ET – NBA All Star Saturday Night Three-Point Contest
10:00 pm – 11:30 pm ET – NBA All Star Saturday Night Slam Dunk Contest
All Star Saturday Night Tips
Doors open at 6 p.m. for the NBA All Star Saturday Night festivities. The event will start at 8 p.m., and will be broadcast live on TNT.
All Star Saturday Night History
All Star Saturday Night began in 2003 as a way to increase interest in the All Star Game festivities. The first event was held on February 8, 2003, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and featured a Slam Dunk Contest, a Three-Point Shootout, and a Skills Challenge. The format has changed slightly over the years, but the Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Shootout have remained staples of the event.
In 2018, the Three-Point Shootout will be held for the 26th time, while the Slam Dunk Contest will take place for the 32nd time. The skills challenge will also return for its 14th year.
past winners of each event:
3 Point Contest:
2003 – Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento Kings
2004 – Voshon Lenard, Miami Heat
2005 – Quentin Richardson, Phoenix Suns
2006 – Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
2007 – Jason Kapono, Miami Heat
2008 – James Jones, Miami Heat
2009 – Donyell Marshall, Cleveland Cavaliers
2010 – Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
2011 – Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Dunk Contest:
2003 – Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors
2004 – Fred Jones, Indiana Pacers
2005 – Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks
2006 – Nate Robinson, New York Knicks
2007 – Gerald Green, Boston Celtics
Conclusion
In conclusion, theNBA All Star Saturday Night will start at 8:00 PM EST on February 15th, 2020. This event will be live streamed on TNT.
