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NBA All-Star Saturday features special events and competitions leading up to Sunday's All-Star Game.
NBA All-Star Saturday will be held on February 14, 2009, from the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The All-Star Game will follow in February 15, 2009.
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Scheduled Events
- H-O-R-S-E Game - Winner Kevin Durant
- Shooting Stars Competition - Winner: Detroit
- Skills Challenge - Winner: Derrick Rose
- Three-point Shootout - Winner: Daequan Cook
- Slam Dunk Contest - Winner: Nate Robinson
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Shooting Stars Competition Fast Facts
- First held in 2004
- Held on the Saturday before the NBA All-Star Game
- Played at the same venue as the All-Star Game
- Teams include a current NBA and WNBA player, as well as a retired NBA player
- Participants compete in teams representing their cities
- San Antonio has won the competition twice
- Teams must complete six shots from various locations, including a half-court shot, in sequential order, competing for the fastest time
- Four teams complete in the first round, with the top two teams going on to a final round
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Skills Competition Fast Facts
- First held in 2003NBA.com: 2009 Playstation Skills Challenge
- Sponsored by PlayStationNBA.com: 2009 Playstation Skills Challenge
- Deron Williams holds the challenge record at 25.5 secondsNBA.com: 2009 Playstation Skills Challenge
- Dwyane Wade is the only two-time championNBA.com: 2009 Playstation Skills Challenge
- Obstacle course overseen by refereesNBA.com: 2009 Playstation Skills Challenge
- Players can be disqualified if they fail to complete each obstacleNBA.com: 2009 Playstation Skills Challenge
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Three-point Shootout Fast Facts
- Began in 1986
- Five ball racks with five balls each
- Money ball is worth 2 points
- Perfect score is 30 points
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Slam Dunk Contest Fast Facts
- 2008 winner: Dwight Howard
- 1976: First slam dunk contest at the ABA All-Star Game
- First dunk contest winner: Julius Erving
- 1984: First NBA Slam Dunk Contest
- Was not held in 1998 or 1999
- Many NBA players do not participate as they do not want to be injured
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NBA All-Star Saturday Questions
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Will Beyonce perform at the NBA All-Star Game? 1 AnswerBeyonce is a fan in the crowd watching the game with Jay-Z. She is not there to perform, she is there to watch the game. read more -
Anyone have the video of Jordin Sparks singing at the NBA All-Star Game? 2 AnswersWatch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiLDkoVoW3s read more
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How can I contribute to the NBA Cares Initiative? 1 AnswerTo support NBA Cares you can support the organizations that the NBA Cares supports by donating money to the organizations it supports. Its partners are listed b... read more
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Was Turtle from Entourage in the Kevin Rudolf entourage at NBA All-Star Saturday? 2 AnswersNo, that was not Turtle. Haha, his name is J-Kash and he writes/performs with Kevin. read more
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2009 NBA Shooting Stars Competition Participants
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- Winners:Team Detroit:
- Arron Afflalo
- Bill Laimbeer
- Katie Smith
- Team San Antonio:
- Tim Duncan
- David Robinson
- Becky Hammon
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- Team Los Angeles:
- Derek Fisher
- Michael Cooper
- Lisa Leslie
- Team Phoenix:
- Leandro Barbosa
- Dan Majerle
- Tangela Smith
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NBA Skills Challenge Participants
- Winner: Derrick Rose, G, Chicago Bulls
- Devin Harris, G, New Jersey Nets
- Tony Parker, G, San Antonio Spurs
- Mo Williams, G, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Jameer Nelson, G, Orlando Magic (not playing)</small>
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2009 NBA Three-point Shootout Participants
- Winner: Daequan Cook, G, Miami Heat
- Mike Bibby, G, Atlanta Hawks
- Danny Granger, F, Indiana Pacers
- Jason Kapono, G-F, Toronto Raptors
- Rashard Lewis, F, Orlando Magic
- Roger Mason, G, San Antonio Spurs</small>
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2009 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
- Winner: Nate Robinson, G, New York Knicks
- Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
- Rudy Fernandez, G-F, Portland Trail Blazers
- J.R. Smith, G, Denver Nuggets (injury replacement)
- Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies (not playing)</small>
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On Twitter powered by Twitter
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Blog Post: Who You Got For NBA All Star Saturday Night Events? http://bit.ly/aw8qzE
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RT @Iamelf: Have you seen the prices for the NBA All-Star Saturday at AAC in Dallas?? Lower level min. $400 upper level $300
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Houston, TX – This past Saturday, February 6th, MTV Jam hosted Texas Day in honor of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game be... http://bit.ly/bdiKcH
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RT @djsyncity: Saturday Feb 13. I'll be DJ'ing NBA All-Star Weekend Party Hosted by @terrellowens @therealtaraji (cont) http://tl.gd/81ubn
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RT @djsyncity: Saturday Feb 13. I'll be DJ'ing NBA All-Star Weekend Party Hosted by @terrellowens @therealtaraji & @jasonterry31. http://twitpic.com/12b03a
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On Twitter powered by Twitter
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Blog Post: Who You Got For NBA All Star Saturday Night Events? http://bit.ly/aw8qzE
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RT @Iamelf: Have you seen the prices for the NBA All-Star Saturday at AAC in Dallas?? Lower level min. $400 upper level $300
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Houston, TX – This past Saturday, February 6th, MTV Jam hosted Texas Day in honor of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game be... http://bit.ly/bdiKcH
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RT @djsyncity: Saturday Feb 13. I'll be DJ'ing NBA All-Star Weekend Party Hosted by @terrellowens @therealtaraji (cont) http://tl.gd/81ubn
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RT @djsyncity: Saturday Feb 13. I'll be DJ'ing NBA All-Star Weekend Party Hosted by @terrellowens @therealtaraji & @jasonterry31. http://twitpic.com/12b03a
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