NBA All-Star Weekend: What to know about this year's 3-point, dunk contests

This year's NBA All-Star Weekend will feature a new LED court.
This year's NBA All-Star Weekend will feature a new LED court.

This weekend will be an exciting one for basketball fans.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend and All-Star Game take place in Indianapolis, for the first time since 1985, Feb. 16-18.

Two of the most exciting events, the 3-point shooting and slam dunk contests, are scheduled for Saturday. Here's a rundown of Saturday night's events, which start at 8 p.m. ET.

NBA All-Star Saturday night schedule:

  • Kia Skills Challenge.

  • Starry 3-Point Contest.

  • Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge.

  • AT&T Slam Dunk.

Watch NBA All-Star Game Weekend on TNT, or stream through Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and other services. Here's what to know about Saturday night's events.

When is the 3-Point Contest?

The Starry 3-Point Contest is the second event of the night, after the Kia Skills Challenge. Coverage of the evening slate starts at 8 p.m. ET.

When is the dunk contest?

The AT&T Slam Dunk is the final event of All-Star Saturday night.

Damian Lillard is the 3-Point Contest defending champion.
Damian Lillard is the 3-Point Contest defending champion.

Who's in the 2024 NBA All-Star 3-Point contest?

  • Malik Beasley (Milwaukee Bucks).

  • Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks).

  • Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers).

  • Defending champion Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks).

  • Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz).

  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers).

  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves).

  • Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks).

Who's in the 2024 NBA All-Star dunk contest?

  • Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics).

  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Miami Heat).

  • Defending champion Mac McClung (G League, Osceola Magic).

  • Jacob Toppin (New York Knicks).

What's new this year?

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu will compete in the first-ever Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge.

Fans will also notice a new LED court, which will offer new animations and court graphics throughout the night.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is the 3-point contest? When is the dunk contest? NBA schedule

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