It had been talked about for days and it is now confirmed. The NBA has made an official statement to certify that the All-Star game returns to its classic format; that is, a match between players from the Eastern Conference on the one hand and the Western Conference on the other.
Such media puts an end to years of tests with player drafts or target scores, measures that were implemented in recent times with the intention of returning competitiveness to a clash that had been losing interest both for the competition itself and for the fans. .
The NBA today announced changes to the format for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Pacers. pic.twitter.com/nhb3A51fC2
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) October 25, 2023
As specified by the NBA, the change will take place immediately; That is to say, the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be held on February 18 in Indianapolis, will be the first of the return of an old duel that experienced great moments in previous decades, but that at times has left much to be desired in editions. recent.
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Regarding the development of the match itself, we are talking about 12 players per conference who will play a duel under the League’s regulations, so there will be four quarters of 12 minutes each.
What is not touched on with respect to the changes implemented in recent years is the fact that the team that wins each quarter will be able to choose a charity to donate an amount of money to. Furthermore, and returning to the election of the players, the one with the most votes from each conference will be designated captain; Yes, without having the responsibility of selecting his teammates through a draft, since they will be the other 11 from the same coast. The starters, as to date, will be the five with the most votes from each conference.
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2023-10-25 20:54:16
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