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Everything you need to know about 2024 NBA All-Star weekend
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NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived in Indiana polis for the first time since 1985, and we've been getting you ready for months.
We'll be seeing some big names on and off the court over the next few days as events, concerts, and contests lead up to the game itself.
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Things began with the Tip-Off on Thursday. Here's what to know about that ceremony , and follow our Instagram account for more posts and videos.
From weather and traffic to shows and celebrities, here's everything you need to know for a great weekend.
Indianapolis weather, road closures and traffic for NBA All-Star weekend
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Indy road closures and traffic tips: For navigating downtown Indianapolis during NBA All-Star Weekend
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NBA All-Star weekend concerts and shows
For a full guide to all of the concerts, shows and events, click here . For more individual performers, check out these links:
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Machine Gun Kelly and DJ Diesel: Your guide to NBA All-Star Weekend concerts
Lil Wayne: YEAH - he's been added to NBA All-Star weekend lineup of performers in Indianapolis
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NBA Celebrity All-Star Game
The Celebrity All-Star Game takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here's what to know to be ready:
Performing and playing: Walker Hayes isn't worried about his All-Star Weekend show — he's practicing his jump shot
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3-point contest, dunk and skills contests
Saturday night features multiple events, with the Starry 3-point Contest, followed by Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point battle and then the AT&T Dunk Contest.
Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu: All-Star 3-point contest to feature NBA, WNBA stars
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The dunk, 3-point, skills participants: See the full list of people competing in each contest
Why Curry, Ionescu are competing: After a joke on social media, Steph Curry, Sabrina Ionescu prepare for 3-point competition
3-point contest history: 'Lucky Larry' Bird beat Dale Ellis in 3-point contest after asking 'Who's coming in 2nd?'
Lucas Oil Stadium floor: Video LED court will be used for NBA All-Star weekend
2024 NBA All-Star Game national anthem, halftime shows
Indianapolis native Babyface will kick things off on Sunday with the national anthem.
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Actress, singer and talk-show host Jennifer Hudson will perform at halftime.
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What to know about the NBA All-Star game itself
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The uniforms: 2024 NBA All-Star Game jerseys reflect Indiana basketball heritage
Past winners and MVPS: 2024 NBA All-Star Game: All the winners and MVPs in game history
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Best food in Downtown Indianapolis
Breakfast: The best breakfast and brunch places in and around downtown Indianapolis
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Dinner: These are some of the best steakhouses in downtown Indianapolis
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Pizza: Downtown Indianapolis pizza spots to check out during NBA All-Star Weekend
Indianapolis art and culture
Indiana artists: Put Hoosier Hysteria on display for NBA All-Star weekend
Haliburton mural: New mural highlights Pacers' All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Here's how to see it for yourself.
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Telling Indiana's stories: Hoosiers may be humble, but All-Star artists make sure Indiana's stories get their due
Focal point: NBA All-Star Weekend will bring a special Butter art fair, food and music to downtown Indy
And more
Benefits to Indy: The NBA All-Star Game is a financial boost. But the long term benefits are less tangible.
If there's anything about the game or surrounding events you didn't find here, we've got you covered. Click here for every story we've written so far about the weekend and surrounding events.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Everything to know about NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis
