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The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition matchup between the best players from the National Basketball Association's Eastern and Western conferences.
The 2011 All-Star Game will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center, marking the fifth time the game has been played in L.A. The 2011 game will also be the 60th in the history of the event.Associated Press: NBA awards 2011 All-Star game to Los Angeles
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Fast Facts
- First NBA All-Star Game held in 1951NBA.com: NBA All-Star History
- Original location: Boston GardenNBA.com: NBA All-Star History
- Starters are voted by fans
- NBA All-Star 2009: February 15
- 2009 location: US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona
- Dwight Howard holds the record for fan votes, at 3,150,181ESPN.com: LeBron, Howard Headline East Squad
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar selected for the most All-Star Games, at 18NBA.com: NBA All-Star Individual Records
- Oscar Robertson averaged the most points in All-Star Games, at 20.5NBA.com: NBA All-Star Individual Records
- Michael Jordan scored the most All-Star Game points overall, at 262NBA.com: NBA All-Star Individual Records
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H-O-R-S-E
On February 3, 2009, the league announced the addition of a game of H-O-R-S-E to the annual weekend competitions. Joe Johnson, Kevin Durant and O.J. Mayo competed in the event on the Saturday before the All-Star Game.NBA.com: Mayo, Johnson, Durant in All-Star H-O-R-S-E Game Durant was the winner. -
Selection Process
The five starting players on each conference's team are selected by the fans. In the weeks leading up to the game fans can vote online, via the official NBA website for their favorite players. After the starters are announced, the coaches vote for the reserve players. Coaches may only vote for players in their conference, and may not vote for any on their own team. -
All-Star Weekend
In addition to the main All-Star Game, the NBA holds a weekend long celebration that includes other skills competitions. These include:- Rookie Challenge
- NBA Celebrity All-Star Game
- NBA D-League All-Star Game
- H-O-R-S-E
- NBA Slam Dunk Contest
- NBA Three-point Shootout
- NBA Shooting Stars Competition
- NBA Skills Challenge
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2009 Game
The 2009 game was held on February 15 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and broadcast live on TNT at 8 p.m. EST. The Western Conference won the game 146 to 119. Co-MVP's were former Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, who each earned his third All-Star MVP award.
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Reserves
- Dirk Nowitzki, F, Dallas Mavericks
- Shaquille O'Neal, C, Phoenix Suns
- Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trail Blazers
- Chauncey Billups, G, Denver Nuggets
- Pau Gasol, F-C, Los Angeles Lakers
- David West, F, New Orleans Hornets
- Tony Parker, G, San Antonio Spurs</small>
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