NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2015: Live Stream, Start Time, Odds and More

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is tonight, and it’s looking like an event that may finally save itself from the woes it has encountered in the past.


While the NBA All-Star Game s the reason for this weekend of festivities, the crown jewel of NBA ALl-Star Weekend is and has been the slam dunk contest on Saturday night.

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That’s something that is going down tonight, as many Valentines Day dates will be cut short so that the slam dunk contest can be taken in by basketball fans everywhere. While it’s not the cream of the crop event it used to be, it’s still something that plenty of people are going to soak up tonight, for better or for worse.

Here’s a look at who will be dunking tonight and who is favored to win, thanks to odds from Odds Sharks:

ContestantTeamOdds
Zach LaVineMinnesota Timberwolves-110
Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks+225
Victor OladipoOrlando Magic+300
Mason PlumleeBrooklyn Nets+700

So where can you catch the Slam Dunk Contest and when will it all go down? We have all the information you need right here so you don’t miss a second of the action.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Start Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Barclays Center
Location: Brooklyn, NY
TV: TNT (coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET)
Live Stream: TNT Overtime

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