The Rockets don’t have an NBA All-Star in 2021, since their lone candidate (Christian Wood) has been sidelined by an ankle injury for more than a month. Since acquiring James Harden before the 2012-13 season, Houston had at least one All-Star in each of the next eight years.
Nonetheless, it is the only NBA action until the 2020-21 regular season resumes on Thursday, so it may still be worth a watch. Plus, for any fans dreaming of Houston’s next contender of the post-Harden era, it could be an opportunity to watch future targets via trade or free agency.
Unlike most years, all of the All-Star events — including the game, 3-point shootout, dunk contest, and skills competition — are on one jam-packed Sunday night. That’s part of the NBA’s revised plan to condense activities, owing to various risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For those interested in watching, here’s an itinerary:
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Sunday, March 7
- Start time: 5:30 p.m. Central for some events; 7 p.m. for the game
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Team LeBron
- LeBron James (Starter)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Starter)
- Luka Dončić (Starter)
- Stephen Curry (Starter)
- Nikola Jokic (Starter)
- Jaylen Brown
- Damian Lillard
- Ben Simmons
- Chris Paul
- Paul George
- Domantas Sabonis
- Rudy Gobert
Team Durant
- Jayson Tatum (Starter)
- Kyrie Irving (Starter)
- Joel Embiid (Starter)
- Kawhi Leonard (Starter)
- Bradley Beal (Starter)
- James Harden
- Mike Conley
- Zion Williamson
- Zach LaVine
- Julius Randle
- Donovan Mitchell
- Nikola Vucevic
🌟 NBA All-Star Game Format 🌟
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 pic.twitter.com/5Uw3iF45yZ
— NBA (@NBA) March 7, 2021
3-Point Contest (prior to tipoff)
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
- Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
- Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
Dunk Contest (halftime of All-Star Game)
- Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers
- Cassius Stanley, Indiana Pacers
- Obi Toppin, New York Knicks
Skills Contest (prior to tipoff)
- Robert Covington, Portland Trail Blazers
- Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
- Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers
- Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic
- Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns
- Julius Randle, New York Knicks
Rising Stars Team USA (no game)
- LaMelo Ball
- Anthony Edwards
- Tyrese Halliburton
- Tyler Herro
- DeAndre Hunter
- Keldon Johnson
- Ja Morant
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Zion Williamson
- James Wiseman
Rising Stars Team World (no game)
- Precious Achiuwa
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- Deni Avidja
- RJ Barrett
- Facundo Campazzo
- Brandon Clarke
- Luguentz Dort
- Rui Hachimura
- Theo Maledon
- Mychal Mulder
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