The NBA’s 2021 midseason showcase is today, and you can stream it live, no cable required.
After an unprecedented 2019-2020 NBA season due to the pandemic , the 2020-2021 season has reached its midpoint with today’s All-Star Game. Unlike past years when the festivities ran the whole weekend, the 2021 edition will consolidate all the in-person action to a single Sunday. Televised on TNT, the game will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an effort to be closer to Turner Sports’ production facilities and limit travel . Fans will not be able to attend in person, though some vaccinated front-line workers will be in the stands. Leading vote-getters LeBron James and Kevin Durant are the captains for the game and full rosters can be found on the NBA’s site.
While COVID-19 didn’t shut down the game, its impact was very apparent on Sunday when the NBA announced that Joel Embiid (Team Durant) and Ben Simmons (Team LeBron) of the Phiadelphia 76ers will be held out of the contest due to contact tracing . The two stars had contact with a barber who has since tested positive for coronavirus. ESPN reports that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will be taking Embiid’s place in the starting lineup for Team Durant.
Here’s the schedule for today, Sunday March 7, all of which will air on TNT:
- 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT): Taco Bell Skills Challenge and MTN Dew 3-Point Contest
- 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT): All-Star Game
- Halftime of All-Star Game: AT&T Slam Dunk Contest
LeBron James once again headlines this year’s NBA All-Star game.
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What is the format for this year’s game?
The format for the 2021 All-Star Game will mirror that of the 2020 game. Like last year, the teams will begin each of the first three quarters at 0-0 and play for 12 minutes. The team that scores the most in that quarter wins the period. The fourth quarter will be untimed with the goal being to hit the target score, ensuring the game ends on a basket as opposed to the clock hitting zeros.
The target score is determined by adding up each team’s first three scores and adding 24 — in honor of the late Kobe Bryant’s jersey number — to the leading team’s total.
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. #NBAAllStar
When does the regular season resume?
The second half of the NBA regular season will begin on Wednesday, March 10.
How can I watch the NBA on TV live without cable?
Four of the five major live TV streaming services offer ESPN, TNT and ABC (all but Sling TV), but not every service carries your local ABC station, so check the links below to make sure it’s available in your area.
For All-Star Sunday you’re only going to need TNT, so if you have FuboTV you’ll need something else to catch the game.
If you want maximum coverage, especially for the rest of the regular season, you’ll also want to make sure you have NBA TV (which also airs some games nationally each week) and your regional sports network (which air the bulk of a team’s local games). Most regional sports networks are only widely available via streaming on AT&T TV, which starts at $85 per month for the Choice package with no annual contract.
At that price, you may want to consider just getting regular cable.
Sling TV Orange
Carries TNT
Sling TV’s Orange package has TNT for the All-Star game.
For other NBA games it also carries ESPN, but not ABC. NBA TV is available for an extra $15 per month as part of Sling’s Sports Extra package.
Sling’s other package Blue also carries TNT, but only Orange has ESPN, which makes it the better option for basketball fans.
YouTube TV
Carries TNT
YouTube TV costs $65 a month and includes TNT for the All-Star Game, as well as all the other major NBA channels (ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV). Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.
We break down which streaming services will get you every NBA game this season.
Price: Starts at $84.99/mo.* plus cost of NBA League Pass
Channels: NBA TV, NBA Team Pass, ESPN, TNT, and ABC
Availability: In-market and out-of-market games
Price: Starts at $30/mo.**
Channels: ESPN, TNT, NBA League Pass, NBA Team Pass, and NBA TV
Availability: Out-of-market games, in-market games with bundled HD antenna
Price: $64.99/mo.
Channels: NBA TV, NBA League Pass, ESPN, TNT, and ABC
Availability: In-market and out-of-market games
Price: Starts at $28.99/mo.
Availability: 40 out-of-market games/week
Important update
The NBA postseason will be a little bit different this year because of COVID-19. Check out our expert guide What Channel Are the NBA Playoffs on? to see how to watch your favorite team come playoff time.
If you want to watch your favorite NBA team, DISH guarantees that you’ll get every NBA game this season. The provider’s America’s Top 200 package includes the major channels for NBA games and lets you subscribe to NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass for full season coverage.
For cord-cutters, Sling TV, YouTube TV, or a standalone League Pass subscription are the best way to watch nationally broadcast NBA games.
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Best for hardcore NBA fans: DISH Network
Price: Starts at $84.99/mo.* plus cost of NBA League Pass
Channels: NBA TV, NBA Team Pass, ESPN, TNT, and ABC
Availability: In-market and out-of-market games
- In-market and out-of-market coverage
- 16 simultaneous streams
- High price
- 2-year commitment
DISH’s America’s Top 200 package comes with TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, and ABC, which covers every channel for major NBA game broadcasts. With a satellite company like DISH, there won’t be any glitches or buffering come game time. True, it’s expensive at $84.99 a month and requires a two-year contract, but the reliability and coverage might be worth it.
But even though DISH has awesome NBA coverage on its own, you’ll still run into blackouts and restrictions for out-of-market games unless you add NBA League Pass to your subscription.
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NBA League Pass costs $199 a season for access to all out-of-market games. With League Pass and DISH’s cable channels, you’ll be able to watch every NBA game. DISH also offers NBA Team Pass, which gets you every game from one NBA team for $119.
We know it’s impossible to watch all that basketball live, but DISH has got you covered with its Hopper 3 DVR. It can record 16 shows simultaneously, which might sound a little extravagant right now, but ask again when there are multiple games tipping off at the same time every night.
Best value: Sling TV
Price: Starts at $30/mo.**
Channels: ESPN, TNT, NBA League Pass, NBA Team Pass, and NBA TV
Availability: Out-of-market games, in-market games with bundled HD antenna
- Low price
- Customizable packages
- No commitment
- Poor local channel coverage
- DVR for extra cost
Sling TV is one of the most affordable streaming services on the market and one of the cheapest ways to watch NBA games. With packages starting at just $30 a month, rotating special deals, and a seven-day free trial, Sling TV is quite a steal.
While the price is a no-brainer, figuring out which package you want is a bit harder. The channel breakup isn’t always logical, so you’ll need to check each package for each channel you want.
We suggest you start by looking at the basic Orange package (which includes TNT and ESPN) for $30 a month, and consider adding the $10 Sports Extra package to get NBA TV. For full NBA coverage, you can also subscribe to League Pass or Team Pass within Sling TV for $28.99 or $17.99 per month, respectively.
Pro tip: If you’re willing to spend a little more, the Orange + Blue package has its perks. You get more channels and four included streams. It costs a little more at $45 a month, but it might be worth it to avoid fighting over what to watch.
One major downside of Sling TV is that it doesn’t have ABC. While it doesn’t seem that important right now, no ABC will kill you in the postseason. NBA Championship, anyone?
To be fair, Sling TV does try to make up for its lack of local offerings by giving you a free antenna with your subscription. Once this antenna is set up, you should be able to get your local ABC affiliate. It’s a serviceable workaround, but we still think it’d be nice if ABC was already included.
When it comes to extra features, Sling TV is a little bare-bones. The Orange package has just one stream, and the DVR costs extra. We do think the Game Finder feature is pretty cool—it finds every game currently available for streaming—but it doesn’t make up for only one stream.
Best for cord-cutters: YouTube TV
Price: $64.99/mo.
Channels: NBA TV, NBA League Pass, ESPN, TNT, and ABC
Availability: In-market and out-of-market games
- Includes local channels
- No hardware needed
- Expensive for cord-cutters
- No Team Pass access
YouTube TV is our top-rated livestreaming service, and for NBA fans, the provider has a lot to offer.
YouTube TV’s base package includes all of the channels you’ll need for major NBA broadcasts (ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV) and offers League Pass as an optional add-on for $28.99 per month. Unlike Sling TV, YouTube TV has in-app local channel support and doesn’t need an antenna or third-party provider.
You can record any games you miss on YouTube TV’s unlimited DVR, which saves recordings for up to nine months. The service also has a spoiler feature that can hide final scores or live previews before you start watching saved games.
But with all these features, YouTube TV is among the pricier cord-cutter replacements at $64.99 per month. The streaming service also lacks an in-app subscription option for Team Pass, which can save you money if you don’t want every single NBA game.
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By Don Reisinger 16 February 2020
Don’t miss the 2020 NBA All Star game live stream action
If your 2020 NBA All Star Game live stream isn’t up already — here’s your warning: one of the year’s biggest and most fun events, kicks off now.
This year, the game will put Team LeBron, led by the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, against Team Giannis, led by the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. And as always, some of the games best and brightest stars will be there to deliver one of the most exciting nights of basketball all season.
Indeed, the NBA All Star game is one you don’t want to miss. And if you’re planning to watch the game on Sunday night, you undoubtedly want to know how to find it.
So, below, we’ve compiled a roundup of the ways you can watch this year’s NBA All Star game both home and abroad, from the device (or devices) of your choosing. Better yet, we’ve also compiled a guide to live stream the NBA All Star game wherever you are.
If you’re interested in catching the NBA All Star game and want to know where to begin, read on to find out how:
2020 NBA All Star Game live stream start time, channel
The NBA All Star game began at 8 p.m. ET today (Sunday, Feb. 16), on TNT.
How do I use a VPN to live stream the 2020 NBA All Star Game?
If you’re traveling outside the country, but don’t want to miss the game, a virtual private network, or VPN, could be an ideal choice. With a VPN service, you can connect to your desired streaming service through a U.S. server, which will let you access the game as if you were at home.
We’ve evaluated many VPN services, and our top pick is ExpressVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. It’s also affordable at $12.95 per month. (Signing up for longer periods of six months or a year reduces that cost even more.)
ExpressVPN: Express VPN can access more than 3,000 servers spread out across 160 locations in 94 countries. Expect reliable performance and responsive customer support should you run into trouble.
One month of ExpressVPN costs $12.95, but you can lower that to $6.67 a month if you opt for a year of service; ExpressVPN will throw in three additional months for free. There’s a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.View Deal
Live stream the 2020 NBA All Star Game in the UK, Canada and Australia
- In Canada: at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific, Canadians will watch the battle on TSN1.
- In the UK: at 11 p.m. GMT on Sunday night, the game tips off on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports Arena. You can tune in to Now TV with a Sky Sports day pass for £9.99.
- In Australia: at Noon ACT on Monday, Aussies can watch Team LeBron and Team Giannis lead their squads with a Foxtel subscription to see the game on ESPN. You can also get the game from Kayo Sports, which starts at $25.
How to watch the 2020 NBA All Star game live stream without a cable or satellite subscription
Even if you’ve cut the cord, you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding the NBA All Star game available to stream.
Below, we’ve compiled a roundup of streaming services that work with TNT, the network that will be airing the NBA All Star Game. But before you choose a service, be sure to input your ZIP code to be sure TNT works in your area.
FuboTV: FuboTV made its name as a sports-first streaming service, but now offers more than 100 channels for its $55-a-month service, including TNT.View Deal
Hulu’s Live TV: package costs $55 per month for 60 channels, including TNT. You can also record up to 50 hours of programming to Hulu’s cloud DVR. View Deal
YouTube TV: The $50-a-month YouTube TV has more than 70 channels, including all four major networks — ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC — and TNT. YouTube TV also has an unlimited cloud DVR storage. View Deal
AT&T TV Now: If you don’t mind spending $65 per month for AT&T TV Now’s 45+ channels, you’ll find that you’ll be able to stream TNT. HBO is included in the package for the same price. View Deal
Don Reisinger is a communications strategist, consultant, and copywriter who has also written for many leading technology and business publications including CNET, Fortune Magazine and The New York Times, as well as Tom’s Guide.
Reddit NBA Streams was previously a dependable way to watch the All-Star Weekend. Now that it’s been banned, what are the best alternatives?
After some concerns over whether the event would take place or not, the All-Star game is back tonight for its 70th edition. Team LeBron will take on Team Durant (although KD himself is injured) and the game will follow the same format as last year.
It added a degree of intensity that was missing for many years, gave an opportunity to donate to charities, and is a fitting tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.
However, COVID-19 has unsurprisingly left its mark on the All-Star Game. For safety reasons, the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and All-Star will all take place in one night for the first time ever.
Here is the schedule for tonight, with the action coming live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
- 5pm E.T: Coverage Begins
- 6:30pm E.T: Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest
- 8pm E.T: All-Star Game
- Halftime: Dunk Contest
The event will be broadcasted on TNT. However, if you don’t have cable you may be concerned about missing the action. Read on to find out why r/nbastreams was banned and what the best alternatives are.
Why Was Reddit NBA Streams Banned?
The r/nbastreams subreddit was one of the most valuable resources for basketball fans around the world. Links, which were reliable for the most part, were posted for every single NBA game.
Fans were also spoiled, considering they could watch every single game, the draft, and more in high definition. And the best part about all of this was that the streams were completely free.
No payment, no account, just a link with a couple of pop-ups here and there. However, the free ride came to an end when Reddit banned the page at the start of last season. So, why did Reddit ban one of their most popular pages?
The short answer to this question is that the subreddit was technically illegal. If you watch other sports, you probably weren’t too surprised to see Reddit make this decision. Before the ban, the page for soccer, cricket, and MMA streams were taken down.
Obviously, free streams lead to a loss of revenue for the league and broadcasters so action needed to be taken. Interestingly though, Reddit was never forced to ban the subreddit, but rather chose to do so according to their own repeat infringement policy.
The policy reads:
How to Stream All-Star Weekend for Free?
If you simply can’t be around a TV tonight, then you can stream the event on Watch TNT or their mobile app. However, you would need to already have a cable subscription for this.
A more viable solution for cord cutters would be to watch the game on YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV. If you’re already subscribed, then well and good, but even if you aren’t, all these platforms offer free trials.
Now might be the perfect time to take your free month.
Plan for the 2nd Half of the season: What is the Best Way to Stream NBA Games?
Unfortunately, there are currently no entirely free and legal ways to watch the NBA. The owners of the Reddit NBA Streams page clearly haven’t gone into hiding, returning with a page called r/adamsilverfanpage, a ironic jab at NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
This time, the people running the page have been more careful so to not violate any of Reddit’s rules. Regardless, it is highly recommended that you choose from the following paid options to get your NBA fix.
Across the long NBA season, games are broadcasted on ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA TV, and RSNs (regional sports networks). Therefore, it is hard to find a single streaming service that can satisfy all your needs given the variety of broadcast rights.
A number of platforms including, but not restricted to YouTube TV, fuboTV, Vidgo, Hulu+Live Sports, AT&T, and Sling TV offer their own unique packages.
The best thing you can do is look into each streaming service to see what they offer and at what price, looking out specifically for your local market games.
Another option to look into is the league’s official streaming service: League Pass. Technically speaking, this is the only way to watch every single game live and on-demand.
But there’s a catch. Only international subscribers will have access to every single game. Due to the blackout rules in the States, fans living in the US can only watch out-of-market games live.
Additionally, you can’t watch nationally televised games live either, which unfortunately includes the playoffs. Therefore, this service is of great use for hardcore fans, but it is especially valuable for fans who don’t live in the market where their favorite team plays.
NBA All-Star Game 2020 Results
| Team | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Total | CHARITY EARNINGS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAM LEBRON | 53 | 30 | 41 | 33 | 157 | $400,000 |
| TEAM GIANNIS | 41 | 51 | 41 | 22 | 155 | $100,000 |
Stream NBA All-Star Live This Season
The National Basketball Association All-Star Game is a basketball exhibition game, hosted every year in February since 1951 by the NBA (National Basketball Association). It’s a featured NBA All-Star event that showcases 24 of the league’s star players. It’s held for three consecutive days from Friday to Sunday. The very first NBA All-Star Game was played on March 2, 1951, in the Boston Garden, Boston, the city of Massachusetts.
Where Is the NBA All-Star Game for 2020 Held? What’s the NBA All-Star Game Location?
This year, the game will be held at the United Center, Illinois, Chicago, which is known as the home of the American professional basketball team Chicago Bulls. It’ll be the third time since 1973 & 1988 that the NBA All-Star Game will be held at Chicago.
What Channel Is the NBA All-Star Game Showing On?
Can You Buy NBA All-Star Game Tickets?
NBA Premium Official tickets are one of the most secure and non-inflated ways to buy your NBA All-Star Game 2020 tickets. It’s available on the NBA Premium website, where you can choose the seat as per your choice.
Here’s the NBA All-Star Key Dates to Remember
- NBA All-Star voting began on December 25th, 2019 and it will last till January 16, 2020 (including voting updates of fans.)
- The revelation of NBA All-Star starters will be on January 23rd, 2020.
- 2020’s NBA All-Star Captains are revealed.
- The annual 69th NBA All-Star will commence over the weekend of February: 14th – 16th February 2020.
How to Watch NBA All-Star 2020 Event in the US?
If you’re not planning to attend the event, no worries, as you can enjoy streaming the NBA All-Star Game live on the TBS app or TNT app. But it offers only 10 minutes of free preview after which, you’ll be asked to log in with a cable subscription to watch the rest.
In case you don’t have cable or satellite TV subscription plans, you can still watch it live on TV streaming services such as DirectTV Now, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV or FuboTV. Let’s explore each of them:
AT&T TV NOW
Hulu Live TV
Sling TV
YouTube TV
FuboTV
Can I Watch NBA All-Star Game Through the NBA League Pass?
How to Watch NBA All-Star 2020 Event in the UK?
If you’re a basketball fan from the UK, you’ll be able to watch NBA All-Star game like last year (2019) through Sky Sports Arena. Due to different time zones in the US, Sky Sports Arena will show it at a different timing. Also, it comes with18-month contract and will cost you £23/mo.
Here’s How to Watch the NBA All-Star 2020 Event if You Live Outside the UK & the USA?
So, if you think it is there anyway, then you’re not alone. There’re many, and Yes, definitely you can watch it.
It might be a bit problematic but you can unblock FuboTV, DirectTV Now, or other using popular VPN services such as ExpressVPN, Hotspot Shield, NordVPN, IPVanish, and can get access to these services. Though, you’ll need a US cable TV subscription plan, which can be obtained through an American credit card. But, for good, you’ll be able to unblock other streaming services and will be able to watch your favorite sports events online including the NBA All-Star event once it gets aired next day.
The VPN that let you unblock these streaming services are:
Best VPNs for Watching NBA ALL Star Game Live
- NordVPN
- ExpressVPN
- SurfShark VPN
- PureVPN
- VyprVPN
1. NordVPN
NordVPN is the top name of the VPN industry, the one who comes with the motive of “protect your privacy online.“
It’s a globally trusted VPN solution featured with tons of security features. It offers strong encryption standards and unique security features like CyberSec and DoubleVPN and a sizeable extensive set of 5000+ servers across the globe.
Some other exciting features offered by NordVPN are like six simultaneous VPN connection from a single account, 30-day money-back guarantee, compatibility with various platforms like Android, Google, Roku, Chromecast, Mozilla Firefox, DNS leak protection, SmartPlay to access geo-restricted services like Pandora, B.B.C. iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime and so on.
- 5200+ servers in 62 countries
- Use up to 6 devices
- Next-generation Encryption
- Double VPN Feature
- Strict no-logs policy
If you still have questions about whether to go with this VPN provider or else to look somewhere else, we suggest going through the NordVPN review written over here. It’ll help you make a final decision.
2. ExpressVPN
Founded in the British Virgin Islands, ExpressVPN is one of the strongest contenders of the VPN market that is respected throughout the world for its top-notch security features. It’s among the handful of VPN providers who come with features like AES-256 bit encryption standard and popular VPN protocols like the OpenVPN protocol by default. ExpressVPN is one of the VPN leaders who give what it promises and a massive number of servers around the world.
For instance, some of the popular features that make ExpressVPN popular are like 3000+ servers around the globe, unlimited server switching, and split tunneling for excluding specific traffic. Inverse split tunneling for protecting selected devices and applications, popular VPN protocols like OpenVPN along with TCP/UDP, PPTP, and L2TP/IPsec, and so on.
- 160 server locations
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- Stream Sports online
If you still have questions, whether it’ll fit your budget and requirement or not, how good is their customer support service and does it offer useful instructional guide we suggest going through ExpressVPN review written over here.
3. Surfshark VPN
Recently 2018 founded Surfshark VPN is the new VPN provider registered in the British Virgin Islands by the company named Surfshark Ltd. It’s a cost-effective VPN with useful security features like DNS leak protection, Unlimited Bandwidth, and Kill Switch, which makes them reliable VPN service for all types of users looking to enjoy censorship-free internet.
Are you all excited to watch NBA All-star weekend 2021 live in US, Canada, UK, Australia or from anywhere in the world?
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How to Watch 2021 NBA All-Star Live Online
This guide would teach you how to watch NBA All-Star weekend game in the US and for all the NBA fans residing anywhere in the world.
The good news is that TNT has its own live-streaming channel for the NBA fans but that lasts only for 10 minutes with a free preview.
To get the actual content you need to sign in with your cable provider.
- DirecTV Now – USA
- Hulu Live TV – USA
- PS Vue – USA
- TSN – Canada
- Sling TV – USA
- TNT – USA
As we all know that TNT is geo-restricted to the US, that prevents viewers to stream from abroad or maybe you are in the US but does not have cable subscription – in case you are a cord cutter, expat or non-US citizen, then what would you do?
You definitely find ways to get your hands on American cable, so forget finding ways and officially stream TNT from anywhere in the world with a VPN.
For your convenience, we drafted a list of some decent VPN providers that would block geo-restrictions and offer faster streaming. These all VPNs is doing the best job, serving millions of users around the globe.
Keep in mind that the below-listed VPNs would only help you bypass the regional restrictions, but to watch NBA on the above-mentioned channels, you would be required to have a valid cable subscription and credentials.
- Download and install any of the VPN
- Connect to any of region server (US, Canada, UK)
- Hurray! You’re not a Digital Expat and can not watch NBA All-Star 201u8 games from anywhere in the world.
By Marc Farzetta 08 March 2021
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game live stream puts Team LeBron vs Team Durant
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, on Sunday, March 7. It will be broadcast on TNT.
The skills challenges start earlier at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game live stream is on, and it features the league’s best going head-to-head for bragging rights and the delight of their fans. LeBron James and Kevin Durant captain the All-Star squads for this NBA Live Stream.
After changing locations, player pushback and COVID protocols being examined, the NBA will hold its 70th All-Star Game Sunday night at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Wednesday night the league held its All-Star Draft, where four-time Captain James and first-time captain Durant made selections from a pool of All-Stars voted in by fans, coaches, fellow players and media members.
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Team James will be comprised of starters; James (LAL), Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Stephen Curry (GS), Luka Doncic (DAL) and Nikola Jokic (DEN) with Damian Lillard (POR), Ben Simmons (PHI), Chris Paul (PHX), Jaylen Brown (BOS), Paul George (LAC), Domantas Sabonis (IND) and Rudy Gobert (UTA) as reserves. LeBron James is a perfect 4-0 as he has been a captain in each of the format’s previous 4 years.
Kyrie Irving (BRK), Joel Embiid (PHI), Kawhi Leonard (LAC), Bradley Beal (WAS) and Jayson Tatum (BOS) will start for Team Durant while James Harden (BRK), Devin Booker (PHX), Zion Williamson (NO), Zach LaVine (CHI), Julius Randle (NYK), Nikola Vucevic (ORL), Donovan Mitchell (UTA) will come off the bench. Durant will not be playing in the game due to a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since February 13th.
Skills challenge, 3-point and dunk contest start times
This year’s All-Star Night features some new twists. Due to COVID the NBA is packing “All-Star Weekend” into one night. The Skills Challenge and Three-Point Contest contest will both take place Sunday night as well beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT, while the Dunk Contest will be held at halftime of the All-Star game.
There will be no Rising Stars game this year.
How to watch the NBA All-Star Game with a VPN
If you’ve had to leave your own “bubble” — or you’ve been hit by a dreaded local blackout — and you can’t watch the NBA All-Star Game live streams on TV or online, you’re not out of luck. With a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won’t hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for.
Not sure which VPN is right for you? We’ve tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. But you’ve got other VPN options as well. Here are our top picks.
We think speed, security and simplicity make ExpressVPN second to none. During our tests, we saw fast connection times, and we’re impressed by the service’s ability to access more than 3,000 services spread out across 160 locations in 94 countries. There’s a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.View Deal
NBA All-Star Game live streams in the US
In the U.S. the 2021 NBA All-Star Game airs on TNT, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
If you’ve already cut the cord and don’t have a cable package, you’ll be able to get this game on Sling TV (we love FuboTV for a lot of sports, but it doesn’t have TNT). ESPN and TNT are both included in the Sling Orange package, which costs $30.
Both are two of the picks on our best streaming services list, but Sling doesn’t have ABC (though you can get it with one of the best TV antennas).
Sling TV: You can get ESPN and TNT in the Sling Orange package. The 30-plus channels in the lineup include AMC, CNN, Food Network, AMC, Comedy Central, HGTV and many more.View Deal
NBA All-Star Game live streams in the UK
British basketball fans will have to stay up very late to catch the NBA All-Star Game live stream tips off at 1:00 a.m. BST. The game will air on Sky Sports, and those without Sky Sports can pick it up from Now TV, with prices starting at £9.99.
NBA All-Star Game live streams in Canada
Hoops fans in Canada can watch the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on SportsNet, which can be added to your package if you don’t have it already. The game is on SportsNet and SN1. Due to contractual obligations the All-Star Game is not on NBA League Pass.
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Fresh off an action packed trade deadline, NBA All-Star 2019 is streaming on Roku players and Roku TVs. Watch the whole weekend of action, from the Mtn Dew Ice Rising Stars to the 68th NBA All-Star Game without paying a dime.
Read below to find out how to stream the events, and click the links below to add the channels directly to your Roku device.
Here’s how to stream NBA All-Star 2019 on:
All times Eastern (ET)
- Friday, Feb. 15 at 9 p.m. | Mtn Dew Ice Rising Stars
- Saturday, Feb. 16 starting at 8 p.m. | State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, AT&T Slam Dunk
- Sunday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. | 68th NBA All-Star Game
- NBA (FREE)
- Watch TNT (cable or satellite subscription required)
- With a TNT subscription on Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, DIRECTV NOW, and YouTube TV
Note: the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. is only available on ESPN via:
- ESPN (cable or satellite subscription required)
- With an ESPN subscription on Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, Hulu with Live TV, DIRECTV NOW, and YouTube TV
