1993 NBA All-Star Game

1993 NBA All-Star Game
1234OT Total
East 2626323513 132
West 2730293316 135
Date February 21, 1993
Arena Delta Center
City Salt Lake City, Utah
MVP Karl Malone and
John Stockton
(Co-MVPs)
Referees Jack Madden
Hue Hollins
Bennett Salvatore
Attendance 19,459
Network
Announcers
NBA All-Star Game
< 1992 1994 >

The 1993 NBA All-Star Game took place on February 21, 1993 and was an exhibition game played between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Utah Jazz. This was the 43rd edition National Basketball Association all-star game played during the 1992-1993 season. The Western Conference went on to beat the East 135 to 132 in overtime.[1] The all-star then weekend wrapped up with the slam dunk competition won by Harold Miner from the Miami Heat and the three point shootout, won by Mark Price from the Cleveland Cavaliers.[2] The regular season then continued on Tuesday, Feb 23, 1993.[3]

Coaches

The coaches for the 1993 NBA All-Star Game were chosen for the best current season win percentage in their conference through the games of February 18, 1993.[4]

The head coach for the Eastern Conference was Pat Riley, head coach of the New York Knicks for the regular season, and his 9th NBA All-Star appearance as a head coach. The head coach for the Western Conference was Paul Westphal, second year as head coach of the Phoenix Suns for the regular season.[5]

Players

The 1993 NBA All-Star game would be a highlight for many NBA players. This would be Michael Jordan's last NBA All-Star game before leaving the NBA for the first time. Although he would return to play in five more.[6] For Isiah Thomas, this would be his last NBA All-Star appearance, however this will also be the debut of Shaquille O'Neal's first NBA All-Star game and the first time the Hornet's franchise has ever had a player in the NBA All-Stars.[7] Karl Malone and John Stockton were both awarded MVP. The starters for the Eastern Conference included: Michael Jordan as shooting guard, Isiah Thomas as point guard, Scottie Pippen as small forward, Larry Johnson as power forward, and Shaquille O'Neal as center. The starters for the Western Conference included: Clyde Drexler as shooting guard, John Stockton as point guard Charles Barkley as small forward, Karl Malone as Power forward, and David Robinson as Center. All starters would end up in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame except for Larry Johnson. Mitch Richmond on Western Conference was injured and replaced by Terry Porter. Chris Mullin on the Western Conference team was also injured, however he was not replaced by anyone.[8]

Rosters

Eastern Conference All-Stars
Pos. Player Team Appearance
Coach
HC Pat Riley New York Knicks 9th
Starters
PG Isiah Thomas Detroit Pistons 12th
SG Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 9th
SF Scottie Pippen Chicago Bulls 3rd
PF Larry Johnson Charlotte Hornets 1st
C Shaquille O'Neal Orlando Magic 1st
Reserves
C Brad Daugherty Cleveland Cavaliers 4th
SG/PG Joe Dumars Detroit Pistons 4th
C Patrick Ewing New York Knicks 7th
PF Larry Nance Cleveland Cavaliers 3rd
PG Mark Price Cleveland Cavaliers 3rd
PF/SF Detlef Schrempf Indiana Pacers 1st
SF Dominique Wilkins Atlanta Hawks 8th

Western Conference All-Stars
Pos. Player Team Appearance
Coach
HC Paul Westphal Phoenix Suns 1st
Starters
PG John Stockton Utah Jazz 5th
SG Clyde Drexler Portland Trail Blazers 7th
SF Charles Barkley Phoenix Suns 7th
PF Karl Malone Utah Jazz 6th
C David Robinson San Antonio Spurs 4th
Reserves
SF Sean Elliott San Antonio Spurs 1st
PG Tim Hardaway Golden State Warriors 3rd
PF Shawn Kemp Seattle SuperSonics 1st
SF/SG Dan Majerle Phoenix Suns 2nd
C/PF Danny Manning Los Angeles Clippers 1st
C Hakeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets 8th
PG Terry Porter Portland Trail Blazers 2nd

Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond were selected to play but couldn't due to injury.

Mitch Richmond was replaced by Terry Porter.

Chris Mullin was not replaced by anyone.

Score by Periods

Score by Periods: 1234OTFinal
East 26 26 32 35 13 132
West 27 30 29 33 16 135

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nba.com/history/allstar/1993-all-star-game-recap/index.html
  2. ↑ http://www.nba.com/history/allstar/1993-all-star-game-recap/index.html
  3. ↑ http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1993_games.html
  4. ↑ http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1993_games.html
  5. ↑ http://www.nba.com/suns/history/allcentury_westphal2.html
  6. ↑ http://www.nba.com/history/allstar/1993-all-star-game-recap/index.html
  7. ↑ http://www.nba.com/history/allstar/1993-all-star-game-recap/index.html
  8. ↑ http://www.nba.com/history/allstar/1993-all-star-game-recap/index.html
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