National Basketball Association Regular Season
All teams play 82 games during a normal season. Home games offer benefits to teams. They generally play better due to fan support and lack of travel. Teams play every other team during the regular season. The best players play in the NBA All-Star game in February. Fans vote for the starters. There is a pause in the season during the All-Star Game. Teams do not play games for a few days. Other events occur during the All-Star break. These include the Three-Point contest, the Skills course, and the Slam Dunk contest. Players participate in part due to fan interest.