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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots a three-pointer against Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season

It’s happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be the format for this season’s NBA All-Star Game.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives to the basket with Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder, left, defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

NBA players set record with 16 40-point games in first week of season

If it seems like there’s never been this many high-scoring performances in the first few days of a season, that’s because this indeed is unprecedented.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball while Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Pacers eliminate Bucks after Tyrese Haliburton’s late layup

Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points as the Indiana Pacers rallied for a 119-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to clinch their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

NBA mulling All-Star Game change: USA vs. World

The NBA is considering changing the format of the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles to an international competition.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives for the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) in the first quarter during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Lillard left the game early in the in the first quarter with an injury. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Damian Lillard injured in Bucks’ loss to Pacers

Myles Turner scored 23 points as one of eight players in double digits and the Indiana Pacers took a 3-1 first-round series lead with a convincing 129-103 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) pass is deflected by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Lakers respond, even series vs. Wolves

Luka Doncic scored 31 points, added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.