NBA All-Star Game Debuts Mini-Tournament Format in San Francisco

The revamped format includes four teams competing in shorter games, with rising stars joining NBA legends in the showcase event.

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game introduces a new mini-tournament format with four teams playing semifinals and a final, each with a target score of 40 points for semis and 40 for the championship.
Team C, composed of first- and second-year players, earned a spot in the All-Star Game by winning the Rising Stars tournament on Friday, led by MVP Stephon Castle.
NBA stars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant headline the veteran teams, while Team C will be coached by WNBA legend Candace Parker.
The new format aims to reinvigorate interest in the All-Star Game, addressing criticisms of waning intensity in recent years.
Oakland native Damian Lillard and other All-Stars will also participate in traditional weekend events like the 3-point shootout and dunk contest.