The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take place from February 14 to 16 in San Francisco, California, marking the city's first time hosting this prestigious event. This year features a revamped All-Star Game format, alongside the classic 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, Skills Challenge, and more.
For fans in the Philippines, hereโs the complete schedule with Manila Time (PHT) to ensure you donโt miss a moment.
๐ NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule (Philippine Time)
๐ Saturday, February 15, 2025 (PHT)
โญ NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
- Time: 8:00 AM PHT
- Broadcast: ESPN, Sling
- Details: Features a mix of retired NBA players, WNBA stars, actors, musicians, and other celebrities.
๐ NBA Rising Stars Game
- Time: 10:00 AM PHT
- Broadcast: TNT, truTV
- Details: Showcases the league's top rookies and second-year players in a mini-tournament format.
- Winner: Will advance to Sunday's All-Star Game as "Team Candace", named after honorary GM Candace Parker.
๐ Sunday, February 16, 2025 (PHT)
๐ NBA HBCU Classic
- Time: 6:00 AM PHT
- Broadcast: NBA TV, Sling
- Matchup: Morehouse College vs. Tuskegee University
- Details: A special game highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
๐ฏ NBA All-Star Saturday Night (Skills, 3-Point, Dunk Contest)
- Time: 9:00 AM PHT
- Broadcast: TNT, truTV
- Events:
๐น ๐ Skills Challenge โ Teams of two players will compete in a passing, dribbling, and shooting obstacle course.
- Team Cavs: Donovan Mitchell & Evan Mobley
- Team Rooks: Zaccharie Risacher & Alex Sarr
- Team Spurs: Chris Paul & Victor Wembanyama
- Team Warriors: Draymond Green & Moses Moody
๐น ๐ฏ 3-Point Contest โ 8 players compete to showcase their long-range shooting skills.
- Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
- Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
- Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
- Tyler Herro (Heat)
- Buddy Hield (Warriors)
- Cam Johnson (Nets)
- Damian Lillard (Bucks)
- Norman Powell (Clippers)
๐น ๐ Slam Dunk Contest โ High-flyers compete for dunk supremacy!
- Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
- Stephon Castle (Spurs)
- Andre Jackson Jr. (Bucks)
- Mac McClung (Osceola Magic) (Defending champion)
๐ Monday, February 17, 2025 (PHT)
๐ NBA All-Star Game
- Time: 9:00 AM PHT
- Broadcast: TNT, truTV
- New Format (Mini-Tournament Style):
- 4 Teams:
- Team Barkley (Drafted by Charles Barkley)
- Team Shaq (Drafted by Shaquille OโNeal)
- Team Kenny (Drafted by Kenny Smith)
- Team Candace (Winner of Rising Stars Game)
- Rules:
- Two semi-final games โ First team to 40 points wins.
- Championship game โ First team to reach 40 points wins the NBA All-Star Game.
- $1.8 Million Prize Pool at stake for the winning team.
- 4 Teams:
๐ก Where to Watch (Philippines)
Filipino fans can catch the NBA All-Star Weekend live on:
- TNT, truTV, ESPN, NBA TV, Sling, and Tubi
- Local NBA broadcasters such as One Sports, Cignal, and NBA League Pass (Philippines) may also provide coverage.
๐ฅ Final Thoughts
The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend promises a fresh and competitive format, blending entertainment and elite basketball talent. Whether it's the Slam Dunk Contest, the new All-Star Game format, or the 3-Point Shootout, this event is set to be one of the most exciting in recent years.
๐ข Who are you rooting for this NBA All-Star Weekend? Let us know in the comments! ๐๐ฅ
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