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The NBA All-Star Game featured a new format, while Luka Doncic`s Lakers prepare for a playoff push.

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game showcased a thrilling new format at Chase Center in San Francisco, hosted by the Golden State Warriors. This marked the Warriors` fourth time hosting the event and the first since 2000. The game featured a unique four-team single-elimination tournament, with teams drafted by NBA on TNT analysts Shaquille O`Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Candace Parker, who managed the winning team from the Rising Stars Challenge.

As of February 17, 2025, the NBA standings reveal the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers leading their respective conferences with impressive 44-10 records. The Boston Celtics are in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 39-16 record, closely followed by the New York Knicks at 36-18. In the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets are battling for position, holding records of 36-18 and 36-19, respectively. The Los Angeles Lakers, now featuring star player Luka Doncic, sit in fifth place with a 32-20 record.

LeBron James opted to sit out the All-Star Game, prioritizing his health as the Lakers gear up for a playoff push with 30 games remaining in the season. The All-Star weekend paused regular season games, but fans can look forward to upcoming matchups, including the Celtics facing the 76ers and the Nuggets hosting the Hornets on February 21.

For more insights on the NBA All-Star Game and the latest NBA standings, stay tuned.

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