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NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What's new?

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo of Team LeBron celebrate after defeating Team Durant during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 20, 2022, in Cleveland.

The 72nd NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday. It seems each year there are new twists to the game and activities during the three-day celebration of the best basketball players in the world. This year is no exception.

Here's what you need to know:

— When: Sunday, 5:30 p.m. PST (TNT)

— Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City

All-Star Game twist

Four years ago the NBA decided to have the leading vote-getters in the East and West draft teams from the pools of starters and reserves. LeBron James is 3-0 as a captain and will lead Team LeBron against Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) for

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