NBA All-Star Game

NBA All-Star Game (1951- )

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The NBA All-Star Game is a basketball exhibition game hosted annually by the National Basketball Association (NBA), matching the league's star players from the Eastern Conference against their counterparts from the Western Conference. Each conference team consists of 12 players, making it 24 in total. It is the featured event of NBA All-Star Weekend. NBA All-Star Weekend is a three-day event which goes from Friday to Sunday. The All-Star game was first staged at the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. The starting line-up for each squad is selected by a fan ballot, while the reserves are chosen by a vote among the head coaches from each squad's respective conference. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players. If a selected player is injured and cannot participate, the NBA commissioner selects a replacement. The head coach of the team with the best record in each conference is chosen to lead their respective conference in the All-Star Game, with a prohibition against repeat appearances. Known as the "Riley Rule", it was created after perennially successful Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley earned the right to coach the Western Conference team eight times in nine seasons between 1982 and 1990. The coach of the team with the next best record serves instead.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:20 (160 min)

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2025-02-162025 NBA All-Star GameFeb 16, 2025
2024-02-182024 NBA All-Star GameFeb 18, 2024
2023-02-192023 NBA All-Star GameFeb 19, 2023
2022-02-202022 NBA All-Star GameFeb 20, 2022
2021-03-072021 NBA All-Star GameMar 7, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

NBA All-Star Game premiere?

The NBA All-Star Game premiered on March 2, 1951.

Who played the All-Star game from the East and West teams?

The East team included players from the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia Warriors, Syracuse Nationals, and New York Knicks, while the West team featured players from Minneapolis Lakers, Rochester Royals, Fort Wayne Pistons, and Indianapolis Olympians.

What was the result of the 1951 NBA All-Star game?

The East team won the first NBA All-Star game with a score of 111-94.

Where was the 1951 NBA All-Star game held?

The first NBA All-Star game was held at the Boston Garden arena in Boston, Massachusetts.

Who was the MVP of the 1951 NBA All-Star Game?

The MVP of the 1951 NBA All-Star Game was Ed Macauley of the Boston Celtics, who scored a game-high 20 points.

Who was the coach for the East team in the 1951 NBA All-Star Game?

The coach for the East team in the 1951 NBA All-Star Game was Joe Lapchick of the New York Knicks.

Who scored the first basket in NBA All-Star Game history?

The first basket in NBA All-Star Game history was scored by Ed Macauley of the East team.

What was the halftime score of the 1951 NBA All-Star Game?

The halftime score of the 1951 NBA All-Star Game was 63-48 in favor of the East team.

How many players from each team were selected for the 1951 NBA All-Star game?

Each team had ten players selected for the 1951 NBA All-Star game.

What was the average player height in the 1951 NBA All-Star Game?

The average player height in the 1951 NBA All-Star Game was 6 feet 3 inches.

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