Media Release

TNT to Exclusively Unveil State Farm All-Star Saturday Night Participants Tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. ET, Followed by Dwight Howard’s Return to Houston – Hawks vs. Rockets – at 8 p.m.

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Five 2017 NBA All-Stars – Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and DeAndre Jordan – Featured in Tomorrow’s Nightcap; Warriors vs. Clippers at 10:30 p.m.

Former Sacramento Kings Point Guard Jason Williams to Join Kevin Garnett in Area 21 Throughout the Night’s Coverage

TNT’s NBA coverage will continue tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 2, with the Sports Emmy Award winning Inside the NBA studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal unveiling State Farm All-Star Saturday Night participants during a one-hour TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader at 7 p.m. ET. Additionally, Kevin Garnett will be joined by Jason “White Chocolate” Williams from Area 21 throughout the evening.

Thursday’s star-studded game action will tip off with Dwight Howard’s return to Houston when the Atlanta Hawks visit the Houston Rockets and 2017 NBA All-Star James Harden at 8 p.m.  Kevin Harlan will call the action and be joined by Brent Barry and reporter David Aldridge.  In the night’s second game, the Golden State Warriors and their four 2017 NBA All-Stars will meet the LA Clippers and All-Star DeAndre Jordan at 10:30 p.m.  Marv Albert, Reggie Miller and reporter Lewis Johnson will provide commentary.

TNT’s coverage will continue next week with doubleheaders on Monday, Feb. 6, and Thursday, Feb. 9 featuring the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers on both nights.  Monday’s coverage (Feb. 6) will feature the Cavaliers visiting the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m., followed by the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Memphis Grizzlies at 9:30 p.m.  Thursday’s showcase (Feb. 9) will spotlight the Cavaliers visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8 p.m., prior to the Boston Celtics visiting the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2

7 p.m. – TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader
Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith & Shaquille O’Neal

8 p.m. – Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets
Kevin Harlan, Brent Barry & David Aldridge

10:30 p.m. – Golden State Warriors vs. LA Clippers
Marv Albert, Reggie Miller & Lewis Johnson

Inside the NBA presented by Kia
Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
Kevin Garnett & Jason Williams in Area 21

Monday, Feb. 6

7 p.m. – Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards
Harlan, Grant Hill & Johnson

9:30 p.m. – San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Brian Anderson, Greg Anthony & Dennis Scott

Postgame - Inside the NBA presented by Kia
Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal

Thursday, Feb. 9

8 p.m. – Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Albert, Miller, Webber & Aldridge

10:30 p.m. – Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Harlan, Mike Fratello & Johnson

Inside the NBA presented by Kia
Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
Kevin Garnett & a special guest in Area 21

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