How to watch the 2021 NBA All-Star Game: TV channel, live stream originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
In one of the few instances of normalcy the NBA has hoped to maintain during the pandemic-strained 2020-21 season, the 70th annual All-Star Game will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 7 to give fans a chance to see the league’s best players all compete on the same floor.
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Despite some reservations from high-profile players over health concerns, the NBA is pushing full-steam ahead toward hosting the event. The league plans to create a “mini-bubble” for players and coaches to quarantine in while utilizing “enhanced PCR testing.” Fans won’t be permitted to attend any of the All-Star festivities.
The NBA’s tribute to the late Kobe Bryant will continue with adjusted rules that include turning off the game clock in the fourth quarter to produce a more competitive finish like the one produced in 2020. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and the Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant will serve as captains, drafting their respective teams without observing conference lines.
As part of the NBA’s larger effort to take on racial inequities across the U.S., the league has committed over $2.5 million in donations and resources to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in addition to honoring HBCUs during the event.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 NBA All-Star Game.
How to watch the 2021 NBA All-Star Game
What: 70th annual NBA All-Star Game
Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
When: Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be broadcast on TNT
Live stream: Stream the 2021 NBA All-Star Game by signing in with a cable provider on the TBS website.
2021 NBA All-Star Events Schedule
6:30 PM: NBA Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest
8:00 PM: NBA All-Star Game
Halftime: Slam Dunk contest
2021 NBA All-Star Game Starters
Reserves for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be announced Tuesday in an “NBA on TNT” special. Captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant will then draft their respective rosters.
Western Conference Starters
Guard – Stephen Curry (GSW)
Guard – Luka Dončić (DAL)
Forward – LeBron James (LAL)
Forward – Kawhi Leonard (LAC)
Center – Nikola Jokic (DEN)
Eastern Conference Starters
Guard – Kyrie Irving (BKN)
Guard – Bradley Beal (WSH)
Forward – Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL)
Forward – Kevin Durant (BKN)
Center – Joel Embiid (PHI)
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NBA All-Star Game History
2020: Team LeBron 157, Team Giannis 155
Location: Chicago
MVP: Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
2019: Team LeBron 178, Team Giannis 164
Location: Charlotte
MVP: Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
2018: Team LeBron 148, Team Giannis 145
Location: Los Angeles
MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2017: West 192, East 182
Location: New Orleans
MVP: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
2016: West 196, East 173
Location: Toronto
MVP: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
2015: West 163, East 158
Location: New York
MVP: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
2014: East 163, West 155
Location: New Orleans
MVP: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
2013: West 143, East 138
Location: Houston
MVP: Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
2012: West 152, East 149
Location: Orlando
MVP: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
2011: West 148, East 143
Location: Los Angeles
MVP: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
