The 2024 NBA Starry Three-Point Contest is one of the most anticipated events for the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
As the game undergoes a shift and becomes increasingly reliant on the three-point shot, the significance of the competition has grown.
Eight players will engage in a two-round, timed shooting competition featuring ball racks strategically placed at five key shooting locations along the three-point arc.
Among the racks, four contain four official NBA game balls and one multi-colored "money" ball, where NBA game balls contribute one point each, and the multi-colored "money" ball is worth two points.
Additionally, a special "all money ball" rack is included, allowing competitors to choose its placement among the five main shooting locations, and each ball on this rack is valued at two points.
Two ball pedestals are set at "Starry Range," which are 29 feet and nine inches away from the basket and positioned between racks 2 and 3 and the other between racks 3 and 4. Each pedestal has a special white "Starry" ball; shots made using this ball earn 3 points.
Each competitor is allotted 70 seconds (1:10) to shoot as many of the 27 balls as possible.
All players will participate in the first round, and the three contestants with the highest scores from the initial round will advance to compete in the final round.
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Three-Point Contest Date and Time
The 2024 NBA Starry Three-Point Contest is scheduled for Saturday, February 17, at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, the home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
All the events slated for that day and the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday will take place at the football stadium. In contrast, the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday is scheduled to be held at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, serving as the home arena for the Indiana Pacers.
There is typically no exact start time for the three-point contest, but the festivities for the evening will start at 8 PM Eastern Time or 5 PM Pacific Time, and the Starry Three-Point Contest will be the second event of the evening after the Kia Skills Challenge.
The evening will showcase a cutting-edge glass LED court, introducing many innovative animation possibilities for the night. Expect dynamic features like a continuously changing three-point line, court graphics, and other visually engaging elements.
Three-Point Contest Participants
The lineup for the 2024 NBA Starry Three-Point Contest includes two debutants, Malik Beasley and Jalen Brunson, adding fresh faces to the competition.
The remaining participants have all been part of previous editions, with Damian Lillard securing victory in 2023 and Karl-Anthony Towns claiming the title in 2022.
Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks, defending Three-Point Contest champion)
Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2022 winner)
Malik Beasley (Milwaukee Bucks)
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey previously confirmed his participation in the event, but his name did not appear in the league's official list.
How to Watch the 2024 Three-Point Contest
The 2024 NBA Starry Three-Point Contest will be aired nationally on TNT, and for those who prefer streaming, it will be accessible on TNTdrama.com.
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