Well more competitive games i dont think that will hard the game on any way. Actually if the games are just one is giving the hope to weaker teams to dream for something more than just better a position on the draft. In Europe championship is all, but its always nice to see a Cinderella to win the other trophy.
It makes much more sense to have something to win, than a meaningless game like ASG
And with less game on the calendars,there should be easily both ASG,and King's Cup(who is the correspective of the national cups in the various countries),maybe in the same week
For example Wednesday there will be the quarterfinals,Thursady 3 point and dunk contest and the rookie-sophomore game,Friday the semifinals,Saturaday the ASG,and Sunday the King's Cup final