NBA announces All-Star Saturday Night participants
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The NBA announced Friday two of the three fields for the All-Star Saturday Night competitions in San Francisco.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard will aim to join Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only players to win a trio of Three-Point Contest trophies. Seven players stand in Lillard's way, including Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks |
| Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| Darius Garland | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Tyler Herro | Miami Heat |
| Buddy Hield | Golden State Warriors |
| Cam Johnson | Brooklyn Nets |
| Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Norman Powell | Los Angeles Clippers |
Four teams will participate in the Skills Challenge, headlined by the hometown duo of Draymond Green and Moses Moody.
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Cavs | Donovan Mitchell/Evan Mobley |
| Rooks | Zaccharie Risacher/Alex Sarr |
| Spurs | Chris Paul/Victor Wembanyama |
| Warriors | Draymond Green/Moses Moody |
The Dunk Contest participants were previously announced late Tuesday night, as two-time champion Mac McClung will defend his title against a pair of rookies in Matas Buzelis and Stephon Castle.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis | Chicago Bulls |
| Stephon Castle | San Antonio Spurs |
| Andre Jackson Jr. | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Mac McClung | Osceola Magic (G League) |
All-Star Saturday Night takes place Feb. 15.
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