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NBA All-Star Game 2021 GameThread: Simmons, Embiid out due to coronavirus protocols

The 2021 NBA All-Star Game and events are tonight, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. You can watch the game on TNT.

There is one notable late scratch in today’s game. Philadelphia 76ers players Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are out due to the NBA’s Health and Safety protocols. They were listed as a close contact to someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. Because of time constraints, they will not have an injury replacement for the All-Star Game.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will play in the game and he’ll start!