NBA All-Star Saturday Night is getting underway soon! This is your open thread with the schedule of events, participants, and our ever-present comment section for you to talk about the festivities with friends and fellow readers.
The event will begin at 5:00 PM, Pacific, televised on TNT.
Here’s the order of the evening.
Kia Skills Challenge
A timed event measuring dribbling, passing, and shooting skills pitting three teams of three against each other.
Team Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers), Myles Turner (Pacers)
Team Top Picks
Paolo Banchero (Magic), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Team All-Stars
Scottie Barnes (Raptors), Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Trae Young (Hawks)
Starry Three-Point Contest
The classic three-point marksmanship test, with a couple of logo balls thrown in.