NBA All-Star Game is here with a bizarre new format, a no-name dunk contest, and Damian Lillard going for a three-point shootout three-peat. Before the main event gets underway on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features the Skills Challenge,

Lillard has claimed the throne at the last two three-point contests, and a third consecutive win would match him with Craig Hodges and Larry Bird for the most in NBA history. Lill

With five games on tonight’s NBA slate, I’m eying a couple of first-basket wagers. After tonight, the NBA will head on its All-Star break. There will be one game next Wednesday, but ultimately, the second half of the season doesn’t start until next Thursday.