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The 2021 NBA All-Star Game is tomorrow night. Here is a preview on what to look for.
Game Info
When and Where: Sunday, Mar. 7 at 8 p.m. ET for the game itself. However, the Skills Contest and three point contest begin at 6:30 p.m. ET. The dunk contest will be at halftime of the All-Star Game.
TV: TNT
What is the All-Star Game format like this year?
Each of the two teams are competing for charities and will try to win each quarter. The fourth quarter will not be timed where there will be a final target score to reach. The winning team after the first three quarters has to score 24 more points while the losing team has to make up the deficit in addition to 24 points.
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