2022 NBA All-Star weekend kicks off on Friday

Author:

Thomas Chambers

Publish Date:

16/02/2022

Experiences:

Passion for soccer but also an expert on most sports markets

We’re in for a real treat this weekend as the best of the best go head-to-head in Cleveland, Ohio in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. It’s Team LeBron vs. Team Durant, but who will be the winner come Sunday evening?

The NBA All-Star game is an annual event that is one of the biggest in the United States. Two teams are formed with star-studded lineups of all the best names in the NBA. Two captains are voted in by the fans, and for 2022 it’s LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets as they won the most votes in their respective conferences. We’ll be ready and waiting at our favourite online gambling sites in preparation for the big game!

2022 NBA All-Star weekend schedule

While the NBA All-Star game is set to start on Sunday, the 20th of February, there will be a whole host of festivities going on this weekend, and you don’t want to miss out on any of the upcoming action this weekend. Here’s a full list of what you can expect to see this weekend:

Friday, February 18th

Ruffles NBA Celebrity All-Star Game: 7 p.m. at Wolstein Center
Clorox Rising Stars: 9 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

Saturday, February 19th

NBA All-Star Practice: 11 a.m. at Wolstein Center
NBA x HBCU Classic (Morgan State vs. Howard Univ.): 2 p.m. at Wolstein Center
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night (Taco Bell Skills Challenge, MTN Dew 3-Point Contest, AT&T Slam Dunk Competition): 8 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

Sunday, February 20th

NBA G League Next Gem Game (G League Ignite vs. Cleveland Charge): 2 p.m. at Wolstein Center
NBA All Star Game: 8 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

Team LeBron vs. Team Durant: What to expect

There’s a ton of talent in both of these teams, but one of them is already at a disadvantage. Unfortunately, team captain and fan favorite Kevin Durant is injured and has been replaced by Jayson Tatum for Sunday’s game.

Meanwhile, Team LeBron is still at full strength with no injuries or withdrawals just yet. We’re still expecting this to be a close game, and it’ll be tough to call a winner on this one until tip-off on Sunday evening.

Here’s a full list of starters for both All-Star teams:

Team Kevin Durant

Coach: Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat

Starters

Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers
Ja Morant, G, Memphis Grizzlies
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics*
Trae Young, G, Atlanta Hawks
Andrew Wiggins, F, Golden State Warriors

* Tatum will take the injured Durant’s place as a starter for the game

Team LeBron James

Coach: Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns

Starters

LeBron James, C, Los Angeles Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks
Stephen Curry, G, Golden State Warriors
DeMar DeRozan, G, Chicago Bulls
Nikola Jokic, F, Denver Nuggets

We’re not just looking forward to the All-Star Game though. The All-Star skills challenge on Saturday night always offers up some fantastic entertainment, and the Rising Stars game gives us a glimpse of the future NBA stars. Be sure to keep up with our US sports betting news to stay up to date on all the latest advancements as they happen.