What Time Does The Nba All-Star Game Come On Tonight?
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It’s time for the NBA All-Star Game! Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch the game.
Introduction
The National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game is a basketball exhibition game hosted every February by the National Basketball Association (NBA). It is the showcase event of the NBA All-Star Weekend and features a mix of the league’s star players, who are drafted by the two players with the most All-Star votes. Each team consists of 12 players, making it 24 in total. The All-Star Game was first played in 1951.
What time does the game start?
The tip-off time for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game has been set for 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 17. The game will be broadcast live on TNT for the 17th consecutive year.
What channel is the game on?
The game will be broadcast on TNT.
Who is playing in the game?
The National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game is an annual exhibition game played by the best players from the Eastern and Western Conferences of the NBA. The game was originally conceived by Chicago Tribune sports editor Arch Ward, who also created baseball’s All-Star Game. It first took place in 1951 as part of the NBA’s 50th anniversary celebration. The most recent All-Star Game was played on February 16, 2020, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The game typically features a mix of star players from perennial powerhouse teams and young up-and-comers from less successful franchises. All-Star weekend also features a skills competition and a three-point shooting contest.
Who are the starters?
The starting lineup for the 67th NBA All-Star Game was announced Thursday, and it includes a few surprises.
For the Eastern Conference, Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors will start in the backcourt. LeBron James of the Cavaliers, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls round out the frontcourt.
In the Western Conference, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder will start in the backcourt. Kevin Durant of the Warriors, Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs make up the frontcourt.
Who are the reserves?
The starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game were announced on January 23, 2020. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks were the leading vote-getters for the third consecutive year. James was named a starter for the 16th time in his 17 seasons, while Antetokounmpo earned his fourth consecutive starting nod. Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets and Kemba Walker of the Boston Celtics rounded out the Eastern Conference starters.
In the Western Conference, Anthony Davis of the Lakers and Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers led the way. They were joined by Houston Rockets guard James Harden, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, and Golden State Warriors forward/center Nikola Jokić.
The All-Star Game reserves were announced on January 30, 2020. The reserves included seven first-time All-Stars: Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz), Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks), Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz), and Chris Paul (Oklahoma City Thunder). With seven first-time selections, this tied the 1959 All-Star Game for most in a single year.
How to watch the game?
The game will be broadcast on TNT at 8 p.m. ET. TNT’s All-Star Game coverage will also be available to stream on the Watch TNT app. The game can also be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial for new users.
Conclusion
The 2020 NBA All-Star game will take place on Sunday, February 16th at 8pm EST. The game will be televised on TNT.
