NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend Betting Odds | Schedule, Prop Bets
The 73rd annual NBA All-Star Weekend is finally here, beginning on February 16, for three days of basketball thrills and action. If you fancy sprinkling some hot sauce on your matches to spice up your viewing, why not try betting on the NBA All-Star Weekend and Game with Rivalry?
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NBA All-Star Game History
The NBA All-Star Weekend is considered the Super Bowl of basketball, bringing together the GOATs of the basketball scene and making them go head-to-head on the court.
The first-ever NBA All-Star Game was held on March 2, 1951, in Boston, the home crowd of the Boston Celtics. These games bring together the MVPs and top talent from Western and Eastern Conferences as they put aside their rivalries to become teammates for just one game.
The concept for an entire NBA All-Star Weekend came about in 1984, introducing more elements to the weekend, like the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the Rising Stars Challenge, MVP Skills Challenge, and even the All-Star Celebrity Game. Basketball is the only feature of the NBA All-Star Weekend! There's live music, celebrity appearances, and tons more.
The 73rd NBA All-Star Weekend is hosted in Indianapolis and is set to make history and break records. Post Malone will perform a mash-up of his greatest hits, followed by appearances by Vin Diesel and Ben Affleck, who will introduce the All-Star pro players before the game begins.
NBA All-Star Game Stats and Records
Just like games in the regular NBA season, the NBA All-Star Game has its own records since its initial creation. Look below for some of the notorious record holders for the NBA All-Star Game.
- Most Points: Jayson Tatum - 55 (2023)
- Most Rebounds: Bob Pettit - 27 (1962)
- Most Assists: Magic Johnson - 22 (1984)
- Most Blocks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6 (1980)
- Most Steals: Rick Barry - 8 (1975)
- Most Three-Pointers: Steph Curry - 16 (22)
- Most MVP Awards: Kobe Byrant, Bob Pettit, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook
- Most Team Points: Western Conference- 196 (2016)
- Most Triple-Doubles: Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Kevin Durant
NBA All-Star Weekend 2024: Schedule of Events
Tickets for the NBA All-Star Weekend and NBA All-Star Game are available from the official NBA website, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and at Ticketmaster, so grab them when you can before this weekend!
Here's the full schedule of events for the entirety of the 73rd NBA All-Star Weekend. All times listed are in ET, and we've also included the broadcasting destinations of each event.
Friday, February 16
- 12 PM: NBA Rising Stars practice (NBA TV and NBA App)
- 5:30 PM: Basketball Hall of Fame news conference (NBA TV and NBA App)
- 7 PM: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
- 9 PM: NBA Rising Stars (TNT)
Saturday, February 17
- 11 PM: NBA All-Star Practice (NBA TV)
- 2 PM: HBCU Classic: Winston-Salem State vs. Virginia Union (ESPN2)
- 7 PM: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver news conference (NBA TV)
- 8 PM: NBA All-Star Saturday Night, including the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest, and Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge (TNT)
Sunday, February 18
- 11:00 AM: NBA Legends Brunch (NBA TV and NBA App)
- 1:30 PM: G League Up Next game (NBA TV and NBA App)
- 8:30 PM: NBA All-Star Game (TNT)
NBA All-Star Game 2024 Line-Up
Here's the full line-up for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game main event to conclude the weekend's excitement. If you want to watch the game live, all broadcasting rights are exclusively held with TNT.
Western Conference Team
- Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks)
- Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Anthony Edward (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Eastern Conference Team
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
- Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
- Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
- Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
- Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
- Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
- Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Julius Randle (New York Knicks)
NBA All-Star Weekend 2024: AT&T Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is one of the most exciting aspects of the All-Star Weekend. It'll take place on Saturday, February 17, with four players competing: Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Miami Heat), Jacob Toppin (New York Knicks), and Mac McClung (G League) as the current defending champion.
This event is divided into two rounds. In the first Slam Dunk Contest round, each dunker has 90 seconds to try a dunk, with a limit of three dunk attempts. Each player gets one dunk window in the first round and another in the second.
Each dunk is scored on a scale of 40 - 50. The two dunkers with the highest combined score during the first two rounds advance to the finals, with the player with the higher final score winning the NBA Slam Dunk contest.
NBA All-Star Weekend 2024: Three-Point Contest
At the heart of the NBA All-Star Weekend lies the fan-favorite three-point contest, held on Saturday, February 17, as the night's second event. There will be eight competing players, as follows: Malik Beasley (Milwaukee Bucks), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz), Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves), Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks), and Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks). The latter player, Lillard, is the current defending champion.
The aim of the game is to sink as many long-range shots as possible within the timeframe. The participants must navigate through five stations behind the three-point line. The player with the most overall points wins the competition.
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NBA All-Star Game Betting Trends & Strategies
With all forms of sports betting, even the NBA All-Star Game, there's no method of guaranteeing profit or bagging a jackpot. However, you can utilize some trends and betting strategies to help your money go further with your betting.
Know the Format
Each event during the NBA All-Star Weekend has its own unique format. Understanding how the All-Star Game, Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest, and Rising Stars Challenge all work can give you valuable insights when placing your bets.
MVPs Change
An interesting trend within the NBA All-Star Game is that there is hardly ever a repeat MVP, meaning it changes yearly. Bob Pettit (1958, 1959), Russell Westbrook (2015, 2016), Kevin Durant (2012, 2019), and Kobe Byrant (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011) are the only players who have won the MVP award more than once. Bear this in mind when betting on this market.
Do Your Research
Always stay informed about the latest NBA news, even for the NBA All-Star Game and other challenges. Stay up-to-date with player injuries, performance trends, and the latest NBA matches during the regular season to maximize your chances of success.
Manage Your Bankroll
As with all betting, always set a strict budget and stick to it. Avoid betting more than you can afford to lose. Approach NBA All-Star betting with discipline and strategy, and avoid getting swept up in the hype of the event. Make well-informed decisions based on research, analysis, and the odds available.
NBA All-Star Weekend: Betting Markets
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- Eastern/Western All-Star Game odds: With this betting market, you can straight-up bet on the winning team to take home the W. Or you could hedge your bets on the underdog team and potentially bag huge winnings!
- Three-Point Contest odds: This betting option lets you predict the final score in the 2024 Starry-3-Point-Contest and the Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge.
- Slam Dunk Competition: You can place bets on which of the four competing players will get the highest final target score.
- All-Star Game MVP: You may even be able to hedge your bets on which player will get the MVP award in this year's game.
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NBA All-Star Weekend Betting FAQs
When and where is NBA All-Star Weekend?
This year's NBA All-Star Weekend is hosted at Indianapolis for the first time since 1985, beginning on Friday, February 16, 2024. There are two main arenas for the the weekend: Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Lucas Oil Stadium.
Where can I watch the NBA All-Star Game live?
The NBA All-Star Game is aired and broadcast exclusively with TNT.
Which team is favored to win the NBA All-Star Game?
The Western Conference team is currently the favorite to win the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, with top talent like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry making up the numbers.
Who is performing at NBA All-Star 2024?
The halftime show at NBA All-Star 2024 will be performed by Jennifer Judson, also participating in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday. The national anthem will be sung by Babyface (American anthem) and Charlotte Cardin (Canadian).
Who is in the 3-point content in NBA All-Star 2024?
There is an exciting 1v1 competition between Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry and New York Liberty player Sabrina Ionescu.
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