The 40th National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on February 11, 1990, at Miami Arena in

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. Magic Johnson was named the game's MVP as well as the leading scorer with 22 points. The Eastern Conference All-Star Starters as selected by fan voting were

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, and

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. The reserves consisted of Celtics Duo Kevin McHale and

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, as well as, Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks. The reserves were rounded out by four first time all-stars; Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers guard

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, and Detroit Piston teammates Joe Dumars and

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. The Western Conference All-Star Starters as selected by fan voting were John Stockton, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, A.C. Green, and Akeem Olajuwon. The reserves consisted of Clyde Drexler from the Blazers, Phoenix Suns teammates Tom Chambers and Kevin Johnson, as well as

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of the Golden State Warriors. The team was rounded out by San Antonio center David Robinson, Denver Nuggets guard Lafayette Lever and Utah Jazz forward

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. Rolando Blackman was later named to the team as injury replacement for

. A.C. Green, David Robinson, and Kevin Johnson were all making their first All-Star Game appearance Coaches: East: Chuck Daly, West:

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. This was the first of four consecutive All-Star Games in which the coaches of the previous year's

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were the head coaches of the All-Star Game. The game featured 11 out of 12 players that would go on to make the 1992 Dream Team as well as coach Chuck Daly. Magic Johnson was the game MVP as well as leading scorer with 22 points. Akeem Olajuwon led the way with a game high 16 rebounds, and

had the most assists on the night with 9. This was the last NBA All-Star Game broadcast by CBS before moving to NBC in the following year.

All-Star voting

All-Star Starters Eastern Conference voting Western Conference voting

was the leading vote-getter overall. Magic Johnson received the most votes among Western Conference players.

Rosters

was unable to play due to injury. Rolando Blackman was selected as his replacement.

Score by periods

*Halftime— East, 65–52 *Third Quarter— East, 100–83 *Officials: Earl Strom, Bill Oakes, and Paul Mihalak *Attendance: 14,810

NBA All-Star legends Game

*For the 7th straight year this contest featured stars from the East including Elvin Hayes, Wali Jones, Bobby Jones, Connie Hawkins, Cazzie Russell, Dave DeBusschere, Walt Hazzard, Zelmo Beaty and Archie Clark *For the West this team featured

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, Calvin Murphy, Doug Collins, Fred Brown, Dave Bing, Jamaal Wilkes, Spencer Haywood, Bailey Howell, Clifford Ray, and Dave Cowens.

References

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