Format changes: will it actually matter?

The NBA keeps tweaking the All-Star format because, let's be honest, the games have been unwatchable for years. Nobody plays defense, the final score is always 180-170, and it feels more like a scrimmage than a showcase. This year, they're trying something new: a target score in the fourth quarter.

The game is at Chase Center, home of the Warriors. San Francisco hasn't hosted an All-Star Game since 2000 (when it was at the old Oakland Arena), so this is a big deal for the Bay Area. The city is going all-in with events around the waterfront, and the weather in February is way better than most N

Should you actually watch?

Here's the honest answer: probably not the whole thing. The first three quarters are going to be a layup line. But tune in for the fourth quarter when the Elam Ending kicks in. That's when it gets competitive, and that's when you'll see actual basketball instead of an alley-oop contest. If you're a

NBA All-Star Game 2026: Everything You Need to Know

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