Friday

Celebrity game, 7 p.m., ESPN: NBA legends (such as Scottie Pippen, Bill Walton) and entertainment stars (such as Justin Bieber, Jimmy Kimmel).

Rookie Challenge, 9 p.m., TNT: NBA's top rookies (such as Blake Griffin, John Wall) and second-year players (such as Stephen Curry, Brandon Jennings).

Slam-dunk showdown, 9:30 p.m., NBA TV: Amateurs compete for $10,000 prize.

Saturday

D-League All-Star Game, 5 p.m., NBA TV: Showcase for top players in NBA Development League.

All-Star Saturday Night, 8:30 p.m., TNT

Shooting stars: NBA and WNBA stars team up with legends. Hawks center Al Horford, Dream guard Coco Miller and former Hawks standout Steve Smith will represent Team Atlanta.

Skills challenge: Hornets guard Chris Paul to compete in obstacle-course competition against four players chosen by fans.

3-point contest: Celtics forward Paul Pierce, the defending champion, takes on five challengers.

Slam-dunk contest: Griffin highlights four-man field.

Sunday

NBA All-Star game, 8 p.m., TNT: Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference in 60th installment. Hawks participants are Horford and guard Joe Johnson.

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