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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Crews are hard at work putting the finishing touches on displays for this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. From the towering “Equality” ad rising high above Poydras Street to the banners outside the Smoothie King Center, the NBA is putting its stamp on New Orleans. Here’s a full schedule of events: Friday, Feb. 17 All times Eastern (ET) 10:30 a.m. | BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge Practice | NBA TV 12 p.m. | All-Star media availability | NBA TV 7 p.m. | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | ESPN 9 p.m. | BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge | TNT Saturday, Feb. 18 All times Eastern (ET) 11 a.m. | Hall of Fame Announcement 12 p.m. | NBA All-Star Practice | NBA TV 2:30 p.m. | NBA D-League All-Star Game presented by Kumho Tire | NBA TV 7 p.m. | Commissioner Adam Silver media availability | NBA TV 8 p.m. | State Farm All-Star Saturday Night | TNT – Taco Bell Skills Challenge (first event) – JBL Three-Point Contest (second event) – Verizon Slam Dunk (third event) Sunday, Feb. 19 All times Eastern (ET) 11 a.m. | NBA Legends Brunch | NBA TV coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET 8 p.m. | 66th NBA All-Star Game | TNT