The NBA All-Star Game Is Reverting to Its Old Format and Fan Reviews Are Mixed

The NBA announced that this year’s All-Star Game will feature an Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format, a return to the original format after years of trying alternative options.

In 2018, the NBA first moved away from East vs. West, opting instead for an All-Star draft featuring captains. The top two vote-getters drafted the rest of their teams in a televised draft instead of separating teams by region.

Additionally, the game will no longer feature the untimed fourth quarter with a target score, also called the “Elam Ending,” which was first introduced in 2020.

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The league’s decision to revert back to conference vs. conference resulted in a variety of reactions, including many who believe it is the right move.

However, some people believe the “Elam Ending” should’ve stayed even if the team structure changed.

This year’s All-Star Game will take place in Indianapolis on Sunday, Feb. 18, with the Pacers serving as hosts. Indiana last hosted an All-Star Game in 1985.