NBA introduces new four-team tournament format for All-Star Game

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The NBA has announced a new format for its All-Star Game, changing it to a four-team tournament. This season's event will take place on February 16 in San Francisco, featuring three teams of eight All-Stars and one team from the Rising Stars challenge. Each game will be played to 40 points, aiming for a more competitive atmosphere after last year's record high score of 397 points. The tournament format replaces the previous East vs. West matchup and includes a draft by TNT analysts for team selection. All-Star voting begins on Thursday, maintaining the same process as before. A total prize pool of $1.8 million will be awarded, with players on the winning team receiving $125,000 each.


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