The 2012 NBA All-Star Game was played opposite the 84th Academy Awards . The presentation drew an estimated 39.3 million viewers , a 4 % increase over the previous year . Conversely , viewership for the All Star Game on TNT measured at 7.1 million , a 22 % decline from last year 's 9.1 million
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
Counterprogramming