The

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NBA

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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

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, home of the

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. This was the 43rd edition

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all-star game played during the 1992-1993 season. The Western Conference went on to beat the East 135 to 132 in overtime. The slam dunk competition on All-Star Saturday night was won by Harold Miner from the

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, and the three-point shootout was won by

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from the

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. The regular season then continued on Tuesday, February 23, 1993.

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. The head coach for the Eastern Conference was

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, head coach of the

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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, first year as head coach of the Phoenix Suns for the regular season.

Players

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's last NBA All-Star game before leaving the NBA for the first time, although he would return to play in five more. For

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, this would be his last NBA All-Star appearance; meanwhile, this would also be the All-Star debut of

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, and the first time the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets franchises ever had a player in the NBA All-Star Game. Playing on their home court,

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and John Stockton shared the game's MVP award. 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

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as small forward, Karl Malone as Power forward, and David Robinson as Center. All starters would end up in the

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except for Larry Johnson. Mitch Richmond on Western Conference was injured and replaced by Terry Porter.

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on the Western Conference team was also injured; however, he was not replaced by anyone.

Rosters

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

*Halftime— West, 57–52 *Third Quarter— West, 86–84 *Officials: Jack Madden, Hue Hollins, and Bennett Salvatore *Attendance: 19,459.

References

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GMA Network television specials February 1993 sports events in the United States