This year’s event brings some of the league’s best dunkers to Chicago, including a former Slam Dunk champion. It should be an electric night as the high-fliers aim to amaze the United Center crowd.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, including a lineup of participants, a history of past winners, and how to watch live on TV.
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What time is the NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2020?
Date: Saturday, Feb. 15 Time: Following conclusion of Skills Challenge and 3-point Contest
The 2020 Slam Dunk Contest will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15. It will be the final event of the night following the Skills Challenge and 3-point Contest. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on?
TV channel: TNT Live stream: Watch TNT
The 2020 Slam Dunk Contest will be broadcast live on TNT after the Skills Challenge and 3-point Contest. You can also stream the contest via the Watch TNT app.
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NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants 2020
Howard, the 2008 Slam Dunk champion, will return to the competition for the first time in more than a decade. Gordon and Jones have both finished second in previous contest appearances. Connaughton will join the field for the first time in his career.
NBA Slam Dunk Contest judges, format for 2020
The 2020 Slam Dunk Contest features four players competing in two rounds. Each player attempts two dunks apiece in the first round, then the two highest scorers advance to the final round. The remaining players then perform two more dunks to determine a winner. Each dunk will be scored on a scale of 6-10 by five judges, allowing for a minimum score of 30 and maximum score of 50.
The judges for the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest will be Common, Chadwick Boseman, Candace Parker, Scottie Pippen and Dwyane Wade.
