What time does the NBA 3-Point Contest start? TV schedule, live streams, participants for 2023 All-Star event

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What time does the NBA 3-Point Contest start? TV schedule, live streams, participants for 2023 All-Star event image

The sharpshooters have made their way to Salt Lake City.

This year's 3-Point Contest field includes some of the biggest names in the NBA. There are four All-Stars participating in the event, including All-NBA First Team forward Jayson Tatum.

But it's very possible that someone who hasn't reached All-Star status will walk away with the trophy. Snipers like Buddy Hield and Kevin Huerter should not be taken lightly, as they are fully capable of lighting up the scoreboard.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 3-Point Contest, including TV and streaming options for All-Star Weekend.

NBA 3-Point Contest start time

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 19
  • Time: 6:30 a.m. IST

The 3-Point Contest is the second event of All-Star Saturday Night. It will begin after the conclusion of the Skills Challenge, which will start at 6:30 a.m. IST.

How to watch the NBA 3-Point Contest

Viewers in India can watch the 3-Point Contest with a subscription to NBA League Pass.

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3-Point Contest participants, format

The eight 3-Point Contest participants will shoot at the typical five locations along the arc with four racks of four regular balls (one point) and one money ball (two points), plus one special rack of five money balls. Players can choose their favorite spots for the money ball racks.

Two "Starry Range" spots will sit well beyond the 3-point line. Each spot holds one white ball worth three points.

The contest is separated into two rounds with the three highest-scoring players from the first round advancing to the final round. The player with the highest score in the final round will be crowned the winner.

Here are the 2023 3-Point Contest participants:

Player Team
Tyrese Haliburton Pacers
Tyler Herro Heat
Buddy Hield Pacers
Kevin Huerter Kings
Damian Lillard Trail Blazers
Lauri Markkanen Jazz
Julius Randle* Knicks
Jayson Tatum Celtics

* Injury replacement for Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons

NBA All-Star schedule 2023

Saturday, Feb. 18

  • 5:30 a.m. IST — NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
  • 7:30 a.m. IST — Jordan Rising Stars Game
  • 11:30 p.m. IST — NBA All-Star Practice

Sunday, Feb. 19

  • 2:30 a.m. IST — NBA x HBCU Classic 
  • 6:30 a.m. IST — All-Star Saturday Night
    • Skills Challenge
    • 3-Point Contest
    • Slam Dunk Contest

Monday, Feb. 20

  • 1:30 a.m. IST — NBA G League Next Up Game
  • 6 a.m. IST — NBA All-Star Draft
  • 6:30 a.m. IST — NBA All-Star Game

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Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.