The NBA has revised the formats for two competitions and added two games to its lineup for the 2022 All-Star game weekend in Cleveland.
Here is what to watch for Friday and Saturday:
Rising Stars
The game Friday no longer will feature Team World vs. Team USA with rosters showcasing rookies and second-year players.
The new format will have four teams, drafted by NBA legends, compete in a two-round, single-elimination tournament. The opening-round games will be played to 50 points, while the championship game will be played to 25, the 75 target points in honor of the league’s 75th anniversary season. The 12 rookies and 12 sophomores will be joined in the pool of players by four G Leaguers.
Skills competition
The first player competition Saturday no longer will be a head-to-head,…