"Inside the NBA," appointment television for many NBA fans, will air before a studio audience at the Indiana Convention Center in the run-up to the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.

The highlight and analysis show featuring Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley will start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 15.

The day-long fan experience will include performances by rapper/singer Machine Gun Kelly and DJ Diesel (O'Neal), as well as fan competitions, giveaways and interactive games.

The event is sponsored by American Express, and card members will have access to a limited supply of tickets from noon ET on Tuesday, Feb. 6, to noon ET, Thursday, Feb. 8.

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Free tickets to the public are available, starting at 9 a.m. ET Friday, Feb. 9.

TNT will have coverage throughout the weekend, culminating in the NBA All-Star Game at 8:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 18, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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