NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Cavs trio wins Taco Bell Skills Challenge, AT&T Slam Dunk: Toppin bests Toscano-Anderson, NBA set to celebrate Noches neBA program, NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo plays and strategy for Feb. 28, Durant expected to make Suns debut tonight, NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer: Feb. 28, Scoot Henderson says hes ready for NBA Draft. Here are the 2022 Slam Dunk Contest participants: The eight 3-Point Contest participants will shoot at the typical five locations along the arc with four racks of four regular balls (one point) and one money ball (two points), plus one special rack of five money balls. Participants must complete each rack before moving forward. There are five ball racks positioned around the three-point arc. In addition, in last year's 3-Point Contest, Barner successfully picked Steph Curry (+175) to win. #nbaallstar. #MtnDew3PT Contest Full Highlights | 2021 #NBAAllStar. The past champions include legends like Stephen Curry, Larry Bird, Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield returns to defend his 2020 crown against a new crop of participants. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Trae Young struggled in his first appearance in the 3-Point Contest two years ago, finishing last with just 15 points. The NBA 3-point contest 2022 part of All-Star Saturday takes place this evening at at Rocket FieldHouse, Cleveland, on 19th February. The contest is separated into two rounds with the three highest-scoring players from the first round advancing to the final round. Cole Anthony, Jalen Green, Obi Toppin and Juan Toscano-Anderson will participate in the NBA's marquee Saturday night event, the Slam Dunk Contest. The player with the highest score in the final round will be crowned the winner. The NBA 3-Point Contest has two rounds. Los Angeles Clippers G/F Luke Kennard: 28, Minnesota Timberwolves C Karl-Anthony Towns: 22, Minnesota Timberwolves C Karl-Anthony Towns: 29, Los Angeles Clippers G/F Luke Kennard: 26. 1; Lakers climbing, Lillard becoming one of best scorers ever, 5 players that could swing the title picture, LeBron (foot) to miss at least two weeks, per report, Hornets' Ball (ankle) out for season, per report, Lillard has career-high 71 points in Blazers win, Report: NBA, NBPA close to agreement on new CBA. [CDATA[/* >