Two Rockets Competing in All-Star Game: Preview, How to Watch, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets have Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson playing in tonight's All-Star Game.

Jan 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and forward Amen Thompson (1) sit on the sidelines on a play stoppage against the Detroit Pistons during the in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets will have a pair of players at tonight's All-Star Game from the Chase Center.

The All-Star Game is adopting a new format this year where the players are divided into three teams for a tournament-style event. Three teams were crafted by the "Inside the NBA" panelists Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, while the fourth team to finish out the field won Friday night's Rising Stars Challenge to earn their spot on the Sunday stage.

Even though Amen Thompson's "Team M" fell short, general manager Candace Parker had to choose one player from the losing rosters to join the team as the No. 8 spot on the team.

All-Star Game Information

• Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
• Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
• Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
• TV: TNT, Max App
• Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Shaq’s OGs

• * LeBron James (L.A. Lakers)
• * Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
• ~ Anthony Davis (Dallas Mavericks)
• * Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
• * Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
• Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks
• James Harden (LA Clippers)
• Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)

Kenny’s Young Stars

• Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
• * Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
• Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
• Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder)
• Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
• Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)
• Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
• Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)

Chuck’s Global Stars

• * Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
• * Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
• Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
• Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers)
• Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets)
• * Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks)
• * Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
• ^ Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)

Candace's Rising Stars

• Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
• Dalton Knecht (L.A. Lakers)
• Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
• Keyonte George (Utah Jazz)
• Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies)
• Trayce Jackson-Davis (Golden State Warriors)
• Ryan Dunn (Phoenix Suns)*

*Amen Thompson was added to the Rising Stars roster by general manager Candace Parker.

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