The NBA All-Star Game kicks off Sunday night on TNT
The NBA All-Star Game is back Sunday night and it returns with a new format. Instead of the Eastern Conference versus the Western Conference, Team LeBron will face off against Team Stephen in Los Angeles. The league’s most popular all-stars — LeBron James and Stephen Curry — picked a squad of five starters and seven reserves voted to the all-star game by fans and coaches.
While the contest isn’t known for its defensive highlights, it should be scoring game. Last year, the West defeated the East 192-182.
Prior to Sunday’s star-studded conclusion to All-Star Weekend, Saturday featured a flashy dunk contest, a three-point shootout and skills challenge as Utah Jazz’ Donavan Mitchell, Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker and Brooklyn Nets’ Spender Dinwiddie won those contests, respectively. On Friday, Team World defeated Team USA in a high-scoring matchup 155-124 in the Rising Stars Challenge, filled with first and second year NBA players across the league.
Date: Sunday, Feb. 18 Start Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: TNT Live Stream: TNTdrama.com or Watch TNT app Follow: CBS Sports GameTracker
As tipoff approaches, Team LeBron is a 2.5 favorite to win Sunday evening’s game.
All-Star Rosters
Coach: Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets
Starters: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors
Reserves: Al Horford, Boston Celtics Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors Goran Dragic, Miami Heat Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers
Coach:
Dwane Casey, Toronto Raptors
Starters Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors James Harden, Houston Rockets Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans *Fifth starter TBA*
Reserves Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
