**NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2021: Atlanta, Georgia**

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**NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2021: Atlanta, Georgia**
March 7, 2021​

NBA All-Star Game and skills competition to take place on one night for first time, with oncourt action beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT. For NBA All-Star 2021, the NBA and NBPA have established additional measures to supplement the league’s current Health and Safety Protocols.


**NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2020: Chicago, Illinois**
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**NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2019: Charlotte, North Carolina**
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Feb 2, 2019

 

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Lakers' James, Nets' Durant continue to lead second All-Star Vote returns

Western Conference
Frontcourt
1. LeBron James (LAL) 4,369,533
2. Nikola Jokić (DEN) 3,006,981
3. Kawhi Leonard (LAC) 2,462,621
4. Anthony Davis (LAL) 2,329,371
5. Paul George (LAC) 1,024,233
6. Zion Williamson (NOP) 842,439
7. Andrew Wiggins (GSW) 552,661
8. Christian Wood (HOU) 525,018
9. Brandon Ingram (NOP) 433,041
10. Carmelo Anthony (POR) 346,812

Guards
1. Stephen Curry (GSW) 4,033,050
2. Luka Dončić (DAL) 2,484,552
3. Damian Lillard (POR) 2,095,157
4. Donovan Mitchell (UTA) 479,241
5. Ja Morant (MEM) 437,632
6. Devin Booker (PHX) 391,116
7. Chris Paul (PHX) 278,128
8. Klay Thompson (GSW) 225,169
9. CJ McCollum (POR) 218,160
10. Alex Caruso (LAL) 214,997

Eastern Conference
Frontcourt
1. Kevin Durant (BKN) 4,234,433
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) 3,282,478
3. Joel Embiid (PHI) 3,022,105
4. Jayson Tatum (BOS) 1,680,780
5. Jimmy Butler (MIA) 662,691
6. Bam Adebayo (MIA) 578,133
7. Domantas Sabonis (IND) 397,711
8. Julius Randle (NYK) 387,114
9. Gordon Hayward (CHA) 352,667
10. Jerami Grant (DET) 282,605

Guards
1. Bradley Beal (WAS) 2,528,719
2. Kyrie Irving (BKN) 2,104,130
3. James Harden (BKN) 1,829,504
4. Jaylen Brown (BOS) 1,062,888
5. Zach LaVine (CHI) 936,309
6. Trae Young (ATL) 737,126
7. Collin Sexton (CLE) 365,942
8. Derrick Rose (NYK) 342,177
9. Russell Westbrook (WAS) 339,498
10. Fred VanVleet (TOR) 255,161


2021 All-Star Game Format
What to expect for the 2021 All-Star Game to be played on March 7 in Atlanta.

 

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NBA announces All-Star Game plans; Adam Silver says playing 'right thing to do'
"It's a global event for us, and we're making our best efforts to embrace all aspects of our league to the extent we can through this pandemic and this is just one more opportunity," said Silver

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant named NBA All-Star Game captains
James and Durant will pick their respective teams from the remaining 22 All-Stars on March 4 after getting the most votes of any player in either conference.

 

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Which players are on track to cash in on All-Star, All-NBA and other contract bonuses in 2021?
The honor of being selected as an All-Star is not the only thing on the line when the reserves are announced Tuesday night. There are five players who could combine to earn $5 million if they are selected to the All-Star Game

 

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The Eastern Conference and Western Conference All-Star reserves
The NBA announced the reserve selections for next month's All-Star Game in Atlanta Tuesday night, a list headlined by Brooklyn Nets star James Harden, as well as center Rudy Gobert and guard Donovan Mitchell from the league-leading Utah Jazz.

 

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Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker replaces injured Los Angeles Laker Anthony Davis in NBA All-Star Game
Davis, voted in as a reserve, is sidelined by a strained right calf and Achilles tendinosis. Booker has received both of his All-Star selections as an injury replacement. He's averaging 24.7 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and shooting a career-high 50.1% from the field.

 

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Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis to replace Kevin Durant in All-Star Game

Indiana Pacers star Domantas Sabonis will replace injured Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant in the All-Star Game, the NBA announced Friday. The news came shortly after the Nets announced that Durant, who was named a starter and team captain, will remain out through the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring. Durant will be replaced as a starter by Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, the highest ranking forward among the Eastern Conference reserves. Sabonis, 24, is averaging a career-high 21.1 points and 5.7 assists to go along with 11.7 rebounds per game this season. He ranks second in the league in double-doubles with 24 and has recorded three triple-doubles for the 15-15 Pacers.

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Stephen Curry, Devin Booker among stars named to this weekend's roster for NBA's annual 3-point contest
The league revealed the 15 players Tuesday who will be taking part in the other on-court events besides the All-Star Game in Atlanta, with the overwhelming majority of them pulling double duty between those competitions and the game itself.

 

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic out vs. Thunder but expected to play in All-Star Game, source says

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will miss Wednesday night's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of low back tightness. A source told ESPN that Doncic is still expected to play in Sunday's All-Star Game in Atlanta.

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James out for Wednesday's game vs. Sacramento Kings

LeBron James will miss a game for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers play a road game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in their final outing before the NBA All-Star break, the Lakers said. James will still report to Atlanta this weekend to participate in his 17th straight All-Star Game, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by The Athletic.

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PLAY ALL_STAR CHALLENGE
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*New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson out for Thursday's game; still on for NBA All-Star Game, sources say
*LeBron James takes Giannis Antetokounmpo first in 2021 NBA All-Star draft; Utah Jazz stars go last

 

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Utah Jazz's Mike Conley replaces injured Devin Booker in NBA All-Star Game
Booker is unable to play in the game or participate in the 3-point contest because of a left knee sprain. Conley, 33, becomes a first-time All-Star in his 14th season. He's the first player in NBA history to make his All-Star debut that far into his career.

 

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*Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry wins NBA 3-point contest; Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis takes skills challenge



*Portland Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons blows a kiss to rim in winning NBA dunk contest

 

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You guts sum chikin muhfuh?

 

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Still perfect: Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150
Team LeBron won again, He's now 4-0. Antetokounmpo was the game's MVP after shooting 16 of 16 for 35 points, even making all three of his attempts beyond the 3-point stripe. It was the most baskets without a miss in All-Star Game history. Curry chipped in with 28 points, while Lillard had 32.

 

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YEAH les shoot sum hoops 'bro!

quik pikup in de hood?

 

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NBA: No positive tests for COVID-19 at All-Star Game weekend
"All players, coaches, and game officials were tested for COVID three times after arriving in Atlanta, including a final test immediately prior to last night's All-Star Game," the league said in a statement Monday. "Each of those tests returned a negative result, confirming no one on the court for last night's events was infected."

 

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Still perfect: Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150