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<title>WNBA All&#45;Star Game: Highlights, Records, and Player Stats</title>
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<p dir="ltr"><span><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeotOh_5A4MZ6tOsFv4IX63tT7WVWKqBxbiuSmZhYw4z6wDXPu67q82eTKxZRbesAoJvDuaqlMFCBkV7_kZlXCqakmj5vBSiJUYoOpwZnTjzN90pWhdPdpfpgz38Bz5wsKyaq0s?key=awYmHoWjHA3-kAxjZUWZjg" width="602" height="117"></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Catch up on the </span><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/wnba-all-star-game" rel="nofollow"><span>WNBA All-Star Game</span></a><span> with top moments, records, player stats, and exclusive insights. Stay updated on everything All-Star!</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>WNBA All-Star Game Roster 2025 Key Addition to the List: Full Watch Guide</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfpXpTfTTjWcReDnZLphlGt_zCeJbmySN0_VCNZAY9nsi8zsChoPkBswny84B_-Vc1H1069Kws15wqBURVPN9PxgQNWJE5oNWlyFn33PJyjKvkRYqTaK3DvWnB_6fD6eKQ_vEwe6w?key=awYmHoWjHA3-kAxjZUWZjg" width="602" height="327"></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Indiana Fever's home field, Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, will host the 2025 </span><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/wnba-all-star-game/wnba-all-star-game-roster" rel="nofollow"><span>WNBA All-Star Game</span></a><span> on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Record-breaking fan votes were cast for the event, which honors the league's best players with a mix of seasoned pros and intriguing rookies, including well-known players like Caitlin Clark.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Highlights of the All-Star Weekend:</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>WNBA Skills Challenge and Three-Point Competition on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>July 19, 2025, Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ET:The WNBA All-Star Game.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The weekend will feature community activities, fan experiences, and top-tier basketball, exhibiting not only skill but also the WNBA's culture and passion. Fans can anticipate an exciting celebration of women's basketball whether they attend in person or watch from home.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>When, Where, and How to Watch WNBA All-Star Game 2025</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdTG_1DhGbMHyrWTrpcKZIJ___KmX2JVgIVcREe-TdFVh94q3jDDsTqhildq98hIsGvVxQJUhQfpB--UIxfZtO0Yt0MUoqJ8d6elIHmks6I8FTEV10AUFjYzK-A0gDpjek6DK1Qyg?key=awYmHoWjHA3-kAxjZUWZjg" width="602" height="263"></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Indiana Convention Center will host a number of events during the </span><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/wnba-all-star-game/where-to-watch-wnba-all-star-game" rel="nofollow"><span>2025 WNBA</span></a><span> All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, which will take place from July 1819.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Schedule of Events:</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>July 18, 2025, Friday:</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>WNBA Live at the Indiana Convention Center (meet-and-greets, panels, and interactive events)</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Gainbridge Fieldhouse's 3-Point Competition and Skills Challenge</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>July 19, 2025, Saturday:</strong><b></b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>The Indiana Convention Center will host WNBA Live.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Fever Fest (tickets go on sale May 1 at 2:00 PM; location to be announced)</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host the WNBA All-Star Game at 8:30 p.m. ET.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Where to Watch:</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Real-time broadcast:</strong><b></b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>WNBA Season Pass (subscription-based)</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>ABC Network</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Prime Video</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Meta-Platforms</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also Read:</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://sportsdunia.com/wnba-all-star-game/wnba-all-star-game-iconic-moments-stats-mvp" rel="nofollow"><span>WNBA All-Star Game: Iconic Moments, Stats, And MVP</span></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/wnba-all-star-game/top-players-2025-all-star-weekend" rel="nofollow"><span>Top Players To Watch In The WNBA All Star Game 2025</span></a></p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr"><span>Get in-depth </span><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/nba-analysis" rel="nofollow"><span>analysis of NBA </span></a><span>games, teams, and players. Explore strategic insights to stay ahead of the game.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Average Height of NBA Players in 2025: By Position and Trends</strong><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Basketball players' height is very important, particularly in the NBA, where taller players typically have an advantage when it comes to shooting, grabbing rebounds, and blocking. The </span><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/nba-analysis/average-height-of-nba-player" rel="nofollow"><span>average height</span></a><span> of an NBA player in the 202425 season is 6'7" (1.99 m). Only a small portion of the 560 players are significantly taller or shorter than this average.But the average height differs depending on the position:</span><b></b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Point guards are typically the shortest, standing between 6'1" and 6'4", and they prioritise playmaking, agility, and ball handling.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Shooting guards are typically between 6'5" and 6'7" and are renowned for their ability to score, particularly from a distance.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Small forwards are adaptable athletes who can play both defence and offence. They range in height from 6'6" to 6'9".</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Between 6'9" and 6'11", power forwards are adept at grabbing rebounds, scoring from inside, and now helping to spread the floor.</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Centres: Usually over 6'10", they are the tallest player on the court and dominate near the basket. This topic is not thoroughly discussed in the content that is provided.</span><span></span></li>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>How Does the NBA Draft Lottery Work?</strong><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>A brief summary explaining the </span><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/nba-analysis/how-does-the-nba-draft-lottery-work" rel="nofollow"><span>NBA Draft Lottery</span></a><span>, how it functions, and why its important for NBA teams. Also know who won the 2025 NBA daft lottery and past winners.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>How It Operates (2025 Format):</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>A lottery machine is filled with 14 ping pong balls with the numbers 1 through 14.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>To create a unique combination, four balls are drawn out of 1,001 possible combinations; one is discarded.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>The odds of each team, which are established by their seeding (based on regular-season record), are used to assign these pairings.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>The top four picks are chosen by the process, and the remaining draft picks are chosen in reverse order of win-loss record.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Historical Background &amp; Developments Prior to 1985, the NBA employed territorial picks, which were followed by a coin-flip system in 1966.</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>With the introduction of the weighted lottery in 1990, poorer teams had a better chance.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Since 2019, the format has been modified to include four lottery picks rather than three and to level the playing field for the bottom teams.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>What Is The Biggest Comeback In NBA History?</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>NBA comebacks are legendary and frequently represent some of the sport's most exciting moments. The top 5 biggest comebacks in </span><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/nba-analysis/biggest-comeback-in-nba-history" rel="nofollow"><span>NBA history</span></a><span> are highlighted in this article, where teams overcame enormous point deficits to win:</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Number 1 among the Top 5 NBA Comebacks:</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets, 36 points (Nov. 27, 1996):</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>The Jazz overcame a 36-point deficit to win 107-103.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>led by Jeff Hornacek (29 points) and Karl Malone (31 points).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>continues to hold the record for the NBA's greatest comeback</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers: 35 points (January 25, 2022):</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>At halftime, the Clippers are behind 6631.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Luke Kennard sealed the victory with a 4-pointer to make it 116-115.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>The leaders were Amir Coffey (29 points) and Kennard (25 points).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings: 35 points (Dec. 21, 2009):</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>In the third quarter, the Kings were behind by 35 points.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>won 102-98 after outscoring the Bulls 52-19 in the closing minutes.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Ime Udoka (23 points) and Tyreke Evans (17 points) were important contributors.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics: 32 points (Apr 30, 2021):</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>After falling behind by 32 points, the Celtics rallied behind 60 points from Jayson Tatum.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>won overtime 143140.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors: 31 points (November 27, 1975):</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>Dubs won 106-105 after falling behind 31 early.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span>important victory in the formative years of the Warriors' dynasty.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also Read:</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://sportsdunia.com/nba-analysis/biggest-comeback-in-nba-history" rel="nofollow"><span>Top 10 Hottest NBA Players Of All Time</span></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.sportsdunia.com/nba-analysis/best-centers-in-the-nba" rel="nofollow"><span>10 Best Centers in the NBA of All Time</span></a></p>
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