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Trae Young, Chris Paul headline NBA HORSE Challenge; start times, format, and more

Trae Young and Chris Paul

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 16: Trae Young #24 of Team Giannis dribbles the ball while being guarded by Chris Paul #2 of Team LeBron in the fourth quarter during the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Few NBA players have a court in their home, or right now even access to one. Guys are going weeks without getting a shot up during this stoppage in play.

However, a few players who do have courts at home — including Chirs Paul and Trae Young — will face off against some retired players and WNBA stars in a televised game of HORSE. The first round of shots go up on Sunday.

Here are the details.

Broadcast Schedule (all times Eastern)

QUARTERFINAL ROUND:
Sunday, April 12 on ESPN:
• 7-9 p.m
SEMIFINALS & FINALS
Thursday, April 16 on ESPN:
• 9 p.m.

WHERE TO WATCH LIVE STREAM

•ESPN3

Competition bracket

Quarterfinals Group 1: Trae Young vs. Chauncey Billups
Quarterfinals Group 1: Tamika Catchings vs. Mike Conley Jr.
Quarterfinals Group 2: Zach LaVine vs. Paul Pierce
Quarterfinals Group 2: Chris Paul vs. Allie Quigley

Competition Format

• Who shoots first will be decided by a coin toss, with the more senior player calling heads or tails.
• Players much describe each shot before they take it, specifying things like bank shot or swish.
• No dunks are allowed.