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2016 NBA All Star Game
DateFebruary 14, 2016
ArenaAir Canada Centre
CityToronto, Ontario, Canada
National anthemNe-Yo (American)
Nelly Furtado (Canadian)
Halftime showSting
NetworkTSN and Sportsnet (Canada)
TNT, TBS (United States)
AnnouncersMarv Albert, Reggie Miller and Chris Webber
Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith (All-Star Saturday Night)
Matt Winer, Grant Hill and Chris Webber (Rising Stars Challenge)
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The 2016 NBA All-Star Game will be the 65th edition and is an exhibition basketball game that will be played on Sunday, February 14, 2016. It will be held at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, home of the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors were awarded the All-Star Game in an announcement on September 30, 2013. This will be the first time that the game will be held outside the United States.[1] TNT and TBS will televise the game nationally in the United States. TSN and Sportsnet will both televise the game nationally in Canada.

All-Star Game

Coaches

Although the Golden State Warriors had the best record in the Western Conference, no coach may coach two consecutive All Star Games, therefore making Steve Kerr ineligible. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will coach the Western Conference as the Spurs had the second-best record in the West. The Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record in the Eastern Conference, but on January 22, the team fired head coach David Blatt and replaced him with Tyronn Lue. Lue was named the Eastern Conference head coach on January 27 even though he had only coached three games up to that point, albeit earning a 2–1 record in the process.

Rosters

The rosters for the All-Star Game are selected through a voting process. The starters are chosen by the fans. Two guards and three frontcourt players who received the highest vote are named the All-Star starters. NBA head coaches vote for the reserves for their respective conferences, none of which can be players on their own team. Each coach selects two guards, three frontcourt players and two wild cards, with each selected player ranked in order of preference within each category. If a multi-position player is to be selected, coaches are encouraged to vote for the player at the position that was "most advantageous for the All-Star team," regardless of where the player was listed on the All-Star ballot or the position he was listed in box scores.[2]

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers topped the ballots this year with 1,891,614 votes, earning Bryant his 18th all-star nod in his final season in the NBA, and also beating out the 2015 leading vote getter Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, who was second this year in total votes with 1,604,325. The other players named to the Western Conference starting roster include Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, named to their fifth and seventh All-Star Games respectively, and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs, who was named to his first career All-Star Game.[3]

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, with 1,089,206 votes, was the leading vote getter in the Eastern Conference, earning James his 12th career all-star nod. Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat was also named a starter to his 12th career all-star game, with a total of 941,466 votes. Rounding out the rest of the Eastern Conference starting lineup was Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors (2nd all-star nod), Paul George of the Indiana Pacers (3rd all-star nod), and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, who was named to his ninth career all-star game.[3]

^INJ Jimmy Butler was unable to participate due to a knee injury.[7]
^REP Pau Gasol was selected as Butler's replacement.[7]
^INJ2 Chris Bosh was unable to participate due to a calf injury.[8]
^REP2 Al Horford was selected as Bosh's replacement.[8]

Game

All-Star Weekend

Celebrity Game

Further information: NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game

The 2016 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game was played on February 12, 2016 at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto.[9][10]

The game was a matchup of Team Canada vs. Team USA, coached by Canadian rapper Drake, and 4-time Celebrity Game MVP Kevin Hart, respectively. It featured 21 players, including actors Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Anthony Anderson, O'Shea Jackson, Jr., Joel David Moore, and Tom Cavanagh, and TV hosts Nick Cannon, Terrence Jenkins, and the Property Brothers. The game also included four NBA legends in Chauncey Billups, Muggsy Bogues, Tracy McGrady, and Rick Fox, as well as Elena Delle Donne and Tammy Sutton-Brown of the WNBA.[11][12]

Despite the efforts of head coach Kevin Hart who later played in the game in the second half, Team Canada won 74–64 and Win Butler was named MVP of the game.

February 12
7:00 pm ET
Team USA 64, Team Canada 74
Scoring by quarter: 15–20, 13–17, 18–16, 18–21

Rising Stars Challenge

Further information: Rising Stars Challenge

To celebrate the first time the NBA celebrates the All-Star game outside of the U.S.A., the game makes the World Team the home team instead of Team U.S.A.

^INJ1 Nerlens Noel was unable to participate due to injury.[14]
^REP1 Devin Booker was named as Noel's replacement.[14]
^INJ2 Nikola Mirotić was unable to participate due to injury.[15]
^REP2 Trey Lyles was named as Mirotić's replacement.[15]

February 12
9:00 pm ET
Team USA 157, Team World 154
Scoring by half: 88–79, 69–75
Pts: Zach LaVine 30
Rebs: LaVine, Towns 7
Asts: D'Angelo Russell 7		 Pts: Porziņģis, Mudiay 30
Rebs: Dwight Powell 11
Asts: Emmanuel Mudiay 10
Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Attendance: 18,298
Referees:
  • #72 J. T. Orr
  • #52 Scott Twardoski
  • #46 Ben Taylor

Team USA won 157–154 in the highest scoring game in Rising Stars Challenge history.[16] Zach LaVine was named MVP, leading all of the USA team with 30 points while also recording 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Jordan Clarkson, D'Angelo Russell, and Devin Booker all scored over 20 points, with Russell also recording 7 assists. Kristaps Porziņģis and Emmanuel Mudiay led the way for Team World with 30 points each, with Andrew Wiggins also scoring 29 points.

Skills Challenge

Further information: Skills Challenge
Contestants[17]
Pos. Player Team Height Weight
G Patrick BeverleyINJ Houston Rockets 6–1 185
G Jordan Clarkson Los Angeles Lakers 6–5 194
G C. J. McCollum Portland Trail Blazers 6–3 200
G Isaiah Thomas Boston Celtics 5–10 185
G Emmanuel MudiayREP Denver Nuggets 6–5 200
C DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings 6–11 270
F Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans 6–10 253
F Draymond Green Golden State Warriors 6–7 230
C Karl-Anthony Towns Minnesota Timberwolves 6–11 244

^INJ Patrick Beverley was unable to compete due to an ankle injury.[18]
^REP Emmanuel Mudiay was selected to replace Beverley.[18]

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
C. J. McCollum (Portland)
Jordan Clarkson (L.A. Lakers)
 
 
Isaiah Thomas (Boston)
Emmanuel Mudiay (Denver)
 
 
Draymond Green (Golden State)
Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota)
 
 
DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento)
Anthony Davis (New Orleans)

Three-Point Contest

Further information: Three-Point Contest

Contestant Devin Booker would be the youngest participant to ever compete in the Three-Point contest at 19 years old. Chris Bosh was announced as a first-time participant for the event, but he'd be replaced by C.J. McCollum due to an injury before the event.

Contestants[19]
Pos. Player Team Height Weight First round Final round
G Devin Booker Phoenix Suns 6–6 206 – –
F/C Chris BoshINJ Miami Heat 6–11 235 – –
G Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 6–3 190 – –
G James Harden Houston Rockets 6–5 220 – –
G Kyle Lowry Toronto Raptors 6–1 205 – –
F/G Khris Middleton Milwaukee Bucks 6–8 234 – –
G J. J. Redick Los Angeles Clippers 6–5 190 – –
G Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors 6–7 215 – –
G C. J. McCollumREP Portland Trail Blazers 6–4 200 – –

^INJ Chris Bosh was unable to participate due to a calf injury.[20]
^REP C. J. McCollum was selected as Bosh's replacement.[20]

Slam Dunk Contest

Further information: Slam Dunk Contest

Zach LaVine is looking to become the first back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest winner since Nate Robinson.

Contestants[21]
Pos. Player Team Height Weight First round Final round
G Zach LaVine Minnesota Timberwolves 6–6 189 – –
G Will Barton Denver Nuggets 6–6 175 – –
F Aaron Gordon Orlando Magic 6–9 220 – –
C Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons 7–0 279 – –

References

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  2. ^ Stein, Marc (January 18, 2013). "1. Reserve Judgment: Stein's All-Star Benches". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "Kobe, Curry highlight 2016 list of All-Star starters". NBA.com. January 21, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "65th NBA All-Star Game". NBA.com. January 28, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  5. ^ "Cavaliers' Lue, staff to coach 2016 East All-Stars". NBA.com. January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  6. ^ "Spurs' Gregg Popovich earns spot as Western Conference head coach for 2016 NBA All-Star Game" (Press release). NBA. January 27, 2016. Archived from the original on January 27, 2016. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b "Bulls' Gasol replaces injured Butler on All-Star team". NBA.com. February 9, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Al Horford to Replace Chris Bosh in 2016 NBA All-Star Game". Bleacher Report. February 12, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  9. ^ "Toronto to host NBA All-Star 2016". National Basketball Association. Archived from the original on December 5, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  10. ^ "2016 NBA All-Star Tickets – NBA All-Star Events | QuintEvents". nba-events.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  11. ^ "Drake, Kevin Hart to coach teams at 2016 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game". Bleacher Report. January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  12. ^ "2016 All-Star Celebrity Game". National Basketball Association. February 11, 2016. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  13. ^ a b "Timberwolves' Wiggins and Towns, Knicks' Porzingis headline rosters for BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge". NBA.com. January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Suns' Booker replaces Noel in BBVA Rising Stars Challenge". NBA.com. February 11, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  15. ^ a b "BBVA Rising Stars Challenge". NBA.com. February 3, 2016.
  16. ^ "NBA Rising Stars Stats and History". February 14, 2016. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  17. ^ "Taco Bell Skills Challenge". NBA.com. February 4, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  18. ^ a b "Mudiay replaces Beverley in Taco Bell Skills Challenge". NBA.com. February 11, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  19. ^ "Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, Sharpshooters take aim in Foot Locker Three-Point Contest". NBA.com. February 4, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  20. ^ a b "Blazers' C.J. McCollum to replace Chris Bosh in the 3-point shootout". CBS Sports. February 12, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  21. ^ "Report: Zach LaVine to defend title in Slam Dunk Contest". FoxSports.com. February 3, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.

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