NBA All-Star 2021 to feature the Game and Skills competitions on one night for the first time on March 7. The NBA and…

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The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will consolidate the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest into one night on March 7, featuring a full evening of competitions followed by the All-Star Game. The NBA and NBPA are committing over $2.5M to support HBCUs and COVID-19 relief efforts in communities of color.

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NBA All-Star 2021 to feature the Game and Skills competitions on one night for the first time on March 7. The NBA and NBPA are committing more than $2.5M toward HBCUs and provide support and awareness around equity and access to COVID-19 relief and vaccines. A THREAD ⤵️
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TNT’s NBA All-Star coverage on March 7: 🌟 5pm/et: TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax 🌟 6:30pm/et: Taco Bell Skills Challenge and MTN DEW 3-Point Contest begins 🌟 8pm/et: 70th NBA All-Star Game 🌟 Halftime: AT&T Slam Dunk
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NBA All-Star Game Format: The game will follow the same format as last year, with the teams competing to win each quarter and playing to a Final Target Score during the untimed fourth quarter.
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NBA All-Star Game Draft: Two team captains will select from the pool of players voted as starters & reserves and make their picks without regard to conference affiliation. Captains will be the All-Star starter from each conference who receives the most fan votes per conference.
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In partnership with @tmcf_hbcu, @UNCF, @_NAFEO & @directrelief, the NBA, NBPA & NBA All-Star 2021 partners, including AT&T, MTN DEW and Taco Bell, will highlight the importance of HBCUs & raise awareness around the disparate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color.
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Additional details regarding all aspects of NBA All-Star 2021 will be announced at a later date. Learn More: app.link.nba.com/e/asgrelease