The NBA All-Star Game is going back to its roots.
This year's edition of the exhibition contest will be an Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference clash with a traditional scoring system. That means East stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum will face West stars like LeBron James and Nikola Jokic when the game tips off on Sunday night.
"We thought it was time since we're coming back to such a traditional market — Indianapolis, Indiana, all it means for basketball — that we were going to return to the classic format for our All-Star Game," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said.
Which conference will leave Indianapolis with a victory?
Here is everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star Game, including TV and streaming options for the event.
NBA All-Star Game live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
The NBA All-Star Game will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the event on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
NBA All-Star Game start time
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The NBA All-Star Game will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 18. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
NBA All-Star rosters 2024
Eastern Conference
(Starters in bold)
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks |
| Joel Embiid* | 76ers |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers |
| Damian Lillard | Bucks |
| Jayson Tatum | Celtics |
| Bam Adebayo | Heat |
| Paolo Banchero | Magic |
| Scottie Barnes* | Raptors |
| Jaylen Brown | Celtics |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks |
| Tyrese Maxey | 76ers |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers |
| Julius Randle* | Knicks |
| Trae Young* | Hawks |
*Barnes and Young were named injury replacements for Embiid and Randle.
Western Conference
(Starters in bold)
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | Mavericks |
| Kevin Durant | Suns |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder |
| LeBron James | Lakers |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets |
| Devin Booker | Suns |
| Stephen Curry | Warriors |
| Anthony Davis | Lakers |
| Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves |
| Paul George | Clippers |
| Kawhi Leonard | Clippers |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Timberwolves |
NBA All-Star Game format 2024
Here is the full breakdown of the event, per NBA.com:
As the league celebrates basketball's deep roots in the state of Indiana, the 73rd NBA All-Star Game will feature the return of the classic matchup between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. The traditional scoring system with four 12-minute quarters will also return.
While the NBA All-Star Game will no longer have an untimed fourth quarter or conclude when one team reaches or surpasses the Final Target Score, the teams will continue to compete to win each quarter for a charitable organization of their choosing.
NBA All-Star Game team captains have still been named to lead their respective teams. The captains are the All-Star starter from each conference (Giannis Antetokounmpo, East and LeBron James, West) with the most fan votes in his conference during NBA All-Star Voting presented by AT&T.
NBA All-Star schedule 2024
Saturday, Feb. 17
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NBA All-Star Practice | 11 a.m. | NBA TV |
| HBCU Classic | 2 p.m. | ESPN2/NBA TV/TNT |
| Adam Silver News Conference | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| All-Star Saturday Night (Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest) | 8 p.m. | TNT |
Sunday, Feb. 18
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Legends Awards | 11:30 a.m. | NBA TV |
| G League Up Next Game | 1:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| NBA All-Star Game | 8 p.m. | TNT |
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