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What is NBA's new All-Star Game format? Everything you need to know about the mini-tournament


Published on 2024-12-17 21:45:32 - MSN
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  • The NBA is revolutionizing its 2025 All-Star Game with a mini-tournament format featuring four teams and a unique scoring system. Captains will draft teams, adding to the excitement. However, not all players are thrilled,

The NBA has introduced a new format for the All-Star Game, transforming it into a mini-tournament to enhance competitiveness and viewer engagement. This format features four teams, each led by a captain, competing in a series of games. Initially, there will be two semifinal games, each lasting 12 minutes, where the winners advance to a final game, also 12 minutes long, to determine the champion. The captains for these teams are selected based on fan votes, with the top four vote-getters earning the honor. This change aims to replace the previous format where the game often lacked intensity, with players not playing defense, by introducing a more structured and competitive environment. The new format also includes a draft where captains pick their teams, adding an element of strategy and anticipation. This initiative reflects the NBA's ongoing efforts to evolve the All-Star weekend into a more engaging spectacle for fans.

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