Since 1989 Rock Westfall has been a sports gambling handicapper, writer, and radio commentator. The Winner's Circle of Sports handicapping champion has covered all sports extensively throughout his career with an emphasis on college football and the National Hockey League.
The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
(officially the AT&T Slam Dunk) is part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night, taking place on Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California (home of the LA Clippers). Specifically, it starts at 5 p.m. ET (as the third event of the night) and airs on NBC and Peacock.
This year's contest features a fresh field of four first-time participants, meaning a new champion will be crowned. Consider that there will be no repeat of Mac McClung's three-peat from recent years (he opted not to defend his title). The event uses a two-round format: Each dunker attempts two slams in the first round, with judges scoring them. Finally, the two highest combined scores advance to the final round for one more dunk each, and the top score wins.
The contest caps off a night of skills events (including the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars Challenge). As always, fans and gamblers can expect viral moments from these athletic newcomers!
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