Mac McClung is getting a shot to defend his consecutive Slam Dunk Contest titles.

McClung is back after making a name for himself in 2023 and 2024 as the first-ever G League player to compete in — and win — the NBA Dunk Contest. The high-flying guard, currently on a two-way deal with the Orlando Magic, is again one of the four contestants for the 2025 event after some impressive dunks in the past two years.

The 2025 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest, one of the three All-Star Saturday Night events, will include McClung, Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis, and Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr.

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Historically, the Dunk Contest has been the most anticipated event for NBA All-Star Weekend, with some of the most athletic and iconic throw-downs in basketball history coming from the competition. This year, it will take place in the home of the Golden State Warriors, the Chase Center.

As McClung looks to three-peat in Dunk Contest titles, Castle, Buzelis, and Jackson will seek to make a name for themselves on the national stage for All-Star Weekend.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights for the 2025 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. Follow along with the results and other action below.

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NBA Dunk Contest scores

NBA Dunk Contest live updates, results, highlights from 2025 All-Star Weekend

(All times ET)

Finals

10:40 p.m. — Mac McClung, the first player to ever three-peat in the Dunk Contest.

Mac McClung is unreal. pic.twitter.com/cE9fwMQRC5

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 16, 2025

10:36 p.m. — Your Dunk Contest champion: Mac McClung. He gets perfect scores on all four of his dunks, and the final one included a double-clutch at the rim over Evan Mobley.

HE TAPPED THE RIM? pic.twitter.com/X317qc0Rs4

— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) February 16, 2025

10:34 p.m. — Castle comes back with a huge 50, bring the ball behind his back while dunking it with his left hand. He puts some pressure on McClung in the Finals.

well excuse me Stephon Castle pic.twitter.com/DkIcoKOkgc

— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) February 16, 2025

10:32 p.m. — Mac. McClung. He’s only getting more creative with his dunks; this time, he dunks one ball that’s being held on a hoverboard while dunking a second that was held next to the rim. Three dunks, three perfect scores.

We are running out of words…

3RD-STRAIGHT 5⃣0⃣ FOR MAC MCCLUNG!

Dunked two balls at once 😲 #ATTSlamDunk pic.twitter.com/SgIGWvVOck

— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025

10:28 p.m. — With Castle going against McClung in the Finals, the Spurs rookie notches his best dunk yet. After getting an assist through a layup that went through the net, Castle goes between the legs and throws one down. He earns a 49.6 on Dunk 3.

This dunk from Stephon Castle. 🔥👀

pic.twitter.com/pnqQWcnC8V

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 16, 2025

Dunk 2

10:22 p.m. — Two dunks, two 50s for McClung. His Dunk Contest stardom just continues to grow, as McClung does a violent 180 throw-down for his second dunk of the night. Once again, his ability to float in the air impresses the judges.

Mac McClung with another perfect score dunk 👏

🎥: @NBA pic.twitter.com/a6QEzyQzAv

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 16, 2025

10:19 p.m. — Castle comes through on Dunk 2 by getting a lob off the backboard, grabbing it and going for a reverse 180 jam. For the second round in a row, he gets a solid score at 47.8. The rookie’s head was right at the rim:

Stephon Castle second dunk 👀 pic.twitter.com/uAiWARJBAe

— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) February 16, 2025

10:17 p.m. — Jackson, similar to his first dunk, has to settle for an easier attempt after missing a few on Dunk 2. He opts for a one-handed windmill, which gives him an improved 45.0 score.

Giannis reaction to Andre Jackson Jr’s dunk: pic.twitter.com/e3VGHOAMMb

— Follow For More Clips (@Heavenlybuckets) February 16, 2025

10:13 p.m. — After Buzelis couldn’t connect on his first dunk, he makes his first attempt on Dunk 2. He catches a lob from underneath the basket and goes for a reverse dunk, earning a 47.4.

Buzelis goes REVERSE off the side of the backboard. 💥#ATTSlamDunk on TNT pic.twitter.com/bOLXElxMRw

— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025

Dunk 1

10:05 p.m. — Mac McClung, the two-time reigning champion, brings a Kia out on the floor. And as he’s done the last two years, McClung wows the crowd.

With the ball being held out of the car’s sunroof, McClung throws down a reverse jam and earns a perfect 50.

MAC MCCLUNG NO WAY. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

pic.twitter.com/8PaVUAXfXI

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 16, 2025

10:03 p.m. — Andre Jackson Jr. is third for Dunk 1, but also struggles to throw down the dunk he wanted to originally. Unlike Buzelis though, he settles for a safer idea by dunking with two hands to earn a 43.8.

9:58 p.m. — The Bulls’ Matas Buzelis comes up next, but walks away with the minimum 40 points after missing all of his attempts.

Buzelis had a good idea, coming up behind the basket and throwing it down with one hand off the bounce, but he can’t pull it off.

9:55 p.m. — Castle comes out with a quick 360 windmill dunk, throwing it down on his first attempt. He gets a solid 47.2 score from the judges to begin the Dunk Contest.

360 WINDMILL.

Steph Castle gets us started in #ATTSlamDunk 😤

📺 TNT pic.twitter.com/2mHWpuScKK

— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025

Pre-contest

9:53 p.m. — Vince Carter helps get things started for the Dunk Contest. It’s almost time for the show to begin, and Stephon Castle will take the stage first.

9:45 p.m. — The time has come. We’ve had the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and a performance from Gelo. Now, the Dunk Contest takes center stage.

7:56 p.m. — A first look at this year’s Dunk Contest participants:

Four highflyers ready for takeoff in tonight’s #ATTSlamDunk ✈️

🍿 #StateFarmSaturday • 8pm/et • TNT pic.twitter.com/Zr3WvtnGIg

— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025

7:19 p.m. — For those unfamiliar with Buzelis … here’s a look at what he’s capable of when dunking.

The last time Matas Buzelis was in the dunk contest pic.twitter.com/Gp7cr1rx5O

— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) February 15, 2025

7:18 p.m. — Spurs rookie Stephon Castle was feeling good about his Dunk Contest chances last night:

“Get back to me tomorrow after I win the dunk contest.” pic.twitter.com/mYpXx7SVRP

— Spurs Culture (@SpursCulture) February 15, 2025

7:17 p.m. — Tonight, Matas Buzelis becomes the fifth Chicago Bull to compete in the Dunk Contest. The rookie will join some exclusive company:

Matas becomes the 5th Chicago Bull in franchise history to compete in the Slam Dunk contest tonight 🤩 pic.twitter.com/63Xy8X28hT

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 15, 2025

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What time does the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest start?

• Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
• Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT

The Dunk Contest is the third and final event of All-Star Saturday night from Chase Center in San Fransisco. The Dunk Contest will begin after the conclusion of the 3-point Contest and Skills Challenge, which will start around 8 p.m. ET.

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What channel is the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest on?

• TV channel: TNT, TruTV
• Streaming: Sling

All three events during 2025 NBA All-Star Saturday Night will be broadcast nationally on TNT and TruTV. Streaming options include Sling.

NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest format

The NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest has two rounds, with five judges scoring dunks on a scale of six to 10. This year’s judges are NBA legends Baron Davis, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, and Jason Richardson, with the fifth judge being an NBA ID Member Rep who will reveal the average score given by fans in real time via the NBA App. The highest score a dunk can receive is 50, while 30 is the lowest possible score.

Each of the four contestants gets two dunks in the first round. The two players with the highest combined score for their two dunks will advance to the finals. 

The two finalists also get two dunks each in the final round. The dunker with the highest combined score for the two dunks will be named champion.

In the event of a tie in the final round, a one-dunk dunk-off will determine the champion. “Judges’ choice” will determine the outcome if there is a tie beyond the dunk-off.

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NBA All-Star schedule 2025

Here is the schedule of events for NBA All-Star Weekend, which takes place from Feb. 14-16:

Friday, Feb. 14

• 12:30 p.m. ET — NBA All-Star Rising Stars Practice
• 7 p.m. ET — NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
• 9 p.m. ET — NBA All-Star Rising Stars Games
  • Game 1: Team C vs. Team T
  • Game 2: Team G League vs. Team M
  • Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

Saturday, Feb. 15

• 2 p.m. ET — NBA All-Star Practice
• 5 p.m. ET — NBA HBCU Classic (Morehouse College vs. Tuskegee University)
• 8 p.m. ET — All-Star Saturday Night
  • Skills Challenge
  • 3-Point Contest
  • Slam Dunk Contest

Sunday, Feb. 16

• 3:30 p.m. ET — NBA G League Next Up Game
• 8 p.m. ET — NBA All-Star Games
  • Game 1: Kenny’s Young Stars vs. Chuck’s Global Stars
  • Game 2: Shaq’s OGs vs. Candace’s Rising Stars
  • Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2