Rising In The East
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MVP King James held court at the All-Star Game Sunday.
LeBron James and Ray Allen helped the East raise its profile. They held off a late West rally in the All-Star Game. Story | Highlights 
• Hollinger's grades | TrueHoop: Better effort | All-Star photo gallery
• Watch: Dime TV | Highlights | LeBron MVP | Dwight's dunk show
• Adande: It's all about the game | Scoop: Returning to NOLA's courts
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Watch: Dime TV | Highlights | LeBron MVP | Dwight's dunk show• Adande: It's all about the game | Scoop: Returning to NOLA's courts
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Stern: Sonics likely to move; Hornets have hope NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects the SuperSonics to leave the city, either this year or when their lease expires in 2010. |
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Bryant out of 3-point event Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will replace Kobe Bryant in the 3-point shooting contest Saturday night because the Los Angeles Lakers' star has a dislocated pinkie on his right hand. |
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Lakers hoping ailing Kobe can skip All-Star Game An injured finger may keep Kobe Bryant out of the All-Star Game. |
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Celts' Allen replaces Butler on East All-Star team Ray Allen was added to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster by commissioner David Stern on Wednesday, replacing injured Washington forward Caron Butler. |
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New Orleans' security ready for All-Star Weekend If the NBA ever had any doubts about New Orleans' ability to provide security for the All-Star game this weekend, Mardi Gras took care of it. |
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NBA stuffs Dwight Howard's All-Star dunk request For the second succesive year, Dwight Howard's proposal to have the rim raised to 12 feet during the annual dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in New Orleans has been rejected by the NBA. |
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'Sheed to replace KG in All-Star Game Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett missed his seventh consecutive game Sunday, and coach Doc Rivers said he might miss the next two games and, "I don't see him playing in the All-Star Game, either." |
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Gay turns to YouTube for All-Star dunk inspiration Rudy Gay has turned to the Internet for extra inspiration for this year's slam dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. |
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Kobe, Nash headline 3-point contest participants Kobe Bryant will take part in the 3-point shooting contest at All-Star weekend against a field that includes defending champ Jason Kapono and Peja Stojakovic. |
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Shaq: All-Star Game omission was not a snub The voting is complete, the ballots have been counted and Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal's record-tying streak of 14 straight All-Star selections has ended. |
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Nash, Dirk, Paul among reserves for All-Star team The NBA announced 14 reserves for the 2008 All-Star Game to be played on Sunday, February 17 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiania. |
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Roy, Durant head up Rookie-Sophomore contest Brandon Roy and Kevin Durant head up the Rookie Challenge Game. |
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Green will defend title in NBA slam dunk contest Dwight Howard has another chance to impress the slam dunk contest voters -- which this year includes fans watching at home. |
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Ticket stamped: Rivers to coach Eastern All-Stars Boston coach Doc Rivers clinched the right to coach in the All-Star game with the Celtics' 109-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. |
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Garnett, Kobe, Melo among NBA All-Star starters Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James led all players in voting and Houston Rockets center Yao Ming led the Western Conference, as the starters for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game were announced on Thursday. |
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Daily Dime: Examining the All-Star starters After the All-Star starters were announced, Tim Legler saw some room for improvement in the fans' roster choices. |
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Weekend Dime: Stein Line's All-Star reserves With the starters having been announced, Marc Stein names his All-Star reserves. |
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Weekend Dime: Stein Line's All-Star starters Marc Stein didn't fill out an All-Star ballot, but here's who he would've picked had he done so. |
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Hollinger: My West All-Star picks Who deserves a spot on the 2008 Western Conference All-Star squad? John Hollinger makes his picks. |
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Hollinger: My East All-Star picks Who deserves a spot on the 2008 Eastern Conference All-Star squad? John Hollinger makes his picks. |
All-Star Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15Gibson wins MVP with 11 3-pointers as sophs win again
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Howard wins dunk title; Kapono repeats as 3-point champ
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
James, Allen lift East to All-Star victory
*All events were held at New Orleans Arena
2008 All-Star Starters
| East Starters | West Starters | ||
 Jason KiddNew Jersey Nets | Guard 9th All-Star appearance |
 Allen IversonDenver Nuggets | Guard 9th All-Star appearance |
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 Dwyane Wade ESPN Radio interview  Miami Heat | Guard 4th All-Star appearance |
 Kobe Bryant ESPN Radio interview Los Angeles Lakers | Guard 10th All-Star appearance |
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 LeBron James ESPN Radio interview Cleveland Cavaliers | Forward 4th All-Star appearance |
 Carmelo AnthonyDenver Nuggets | Forward 2nd All-Star appearance |
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 Kevin Garnett*Boston Celtics | Forward 11th All-Star appearance |
 Tim DuncanSan Antonio Spurs | Forward 10th All-Star appearance |
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 Dwight Howard ESPN Radio interview Orlando Magic | Center 2nd All-Star appearance |
 Yao MingHouston Rockets | Center 6th All-Star appearance |
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| East Reserves | West Reserves | ||
 Chauncey BillupsDetroit Pistons | Guard 3rd All-Star appearance |
 Steve NashPhoenix Suns | Guard 6th All-Star appearance |
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 Richard HamiltonDetroit Pistons | Guard 3rd All-Star appearance |
 Chris Paul ESPN Radio interview New Orleans Hornets | Guard 1st All-Star appearance |
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 Caron Butler * ESPN Radio interview Washington Wizards | Forward 2nd All-Star appearance |
 Dirk NowitzkiDallas Mavericks | Forward 7th All-Star appearance |
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 Paul PierceBoston Celtics | Forward 6th All-Star appearance |
 David West ESPN Radio interview New Orleans Hornets | Forward 1st All-Star appearance |
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 Chris Bosh ESPN Radio interview Toronto Raptors | Center 3rd All-Star appearance |
 Amare StoudemirePhoenix Suns | Center 3rd All-Star appearance |
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 Joe JohnsonAtlanta Hawks | Guard 2nd All-Star appearance |
 Brandon Roy ESPN Radio interview Portland Trail Blazers | Guard 1st All-Star appearance |
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 Antawn JamisonWashington Wizards | Forward 2nd All-Star appearance |
 Carlos BoozerUtah Jazz | Forward 2nd All-Star appearance |
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 Rasheed Wallace**Detroit Pistons | Forward 4th All-Star appearance |
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 Ray Allen**Boston Celtics | Guard 8th All-Star appearance |
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Rookie Challenge
| Rookie Roster | Sophomore Roster | ||
 Mike ConleyMemphis Grizzlies | Guard Drafted No. 4 in 2007 |
 LaMarcus AldridgePortland Trail Blazers | Forward Drafted No. 2 in 2006 |
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 Kevin DurantSeattle SuperSonics | Guard Drafted No. 2 in 2007 |
 Andrea BargnaniToronto Raptors | Forward Drafted No. 1 in 2006 |
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 Jeff GreenSeattle SuperSonics | Forward Drafted No. 5 in 2007 |
 Ronnie BrewerUtah Jazz | Guard Drafted No. 14 in 2006 |
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 Al HorfordAtlanta Hawks | Center Drafted No. 3 in 2007 |
 Jordan FarmarLos Angeles Lakers | Guard Drafted No. 26 in 2006 |
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 Jamario MoonToronto Raptors | Forward Undrafted in 2001 |
 Rudy GayMemphis Grizzlies | Forward Drafted No. 8 in 2006 |
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 Juan Carlos NavarroMemphis Grizzlies | Guard Drafted No. 40 in 2002 |
 Daniel GibsonCleveland Cavaliers | Guard Drafted No. 42 in 2006 |
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 Luis ScolaHouston Rockets | Forward Drafted No. 56 in 2002 |
 Paul MillsapUtah Jazz | Forward Drafted No. 47 in 2006 |
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 Sean WilliamsNew Jersey Nets | Center Drafted No. 17 in 2007 |
 Rajon RondoBoston Celtics | Guard Drafted No. 21 in 2006 |
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 Yi JianlianMilwaukee Bucks | Forward Drafted No. 6 in 2007 |
Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers | Guard Drafted No. 6 in 2006 |
All-Star Saturday Participants
| Skills Challenge | ||
| Jason Kidd New Jersey Nets Finished third | Age: 34 Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 lbs. |
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| Chris Paul New Orleans Hornets Finished second |
Age: 22 Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 lbs. |
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| Dwyane Wade Miami Heat Finished fourth |
Age: 26 Height: 6-4 Weight: 212 lbs. |
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 Deron WilliamsUtah Jazz Finished first |
Age: 23 Height: 6-3 Weight: 208 lbs. |
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| Three-Point Shootout | ||
| Daniel Gibson Cleveland Cavaliers Finished second |
Age: 21 Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 lbs. |
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| Richard Hamilton Detroit Pistons Finished fifth |
Age: 29 Height: 6-7 Weight: 193 lbs. |
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 Jason KaponoToronto Raptors Finished first |
Age: 27 Height: 6-8 Weight: 215 lbs. |
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| Steve Nash Phoenix Suns Finished sixth |
Age: 33 Height: 6-3 Weight: 178 lbs. |
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| Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks Finished third | Age: 29 Height: 7-0 Weight: 245 lbs. |
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 Peja StojakovicNew Orleans Hornets Finished fourth |
Age: 30 Height: 6-10 Weight: 229 lbs. |
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| Slam Dunk Contest | ||
 Gerald GreenMinnesota Timberwolves Finished second | Age: 21 Height: 6-8 Weight: 200 lbs. |
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| Dwight Howard Orlando Magic Finished first |
Age: 22 Height: 6-11 Weight: 265 lbs. |
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| Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies Finished fourth |
Age: 21 Height: 6-9 Weight: 220 lbs. |
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| Jamario Moon Toronto Raptors Finished third |
Age: 27 Height: 6-8 Weight: 205 lbs. |
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Meet The All-Stars
We're talking to the All-Stars in New Orleans. Listen to the interviews:
• Dwyane Wade
• Caron Butler
• Brandon Roy
• Dwight Howard
• Chris Bosh
• Chris Paul/David West
• LeBron James
• LaMarcus Aldridge
• Daniel Gibson
• Jeff Green
• Antawn Jamison
• Al Horford
Look Back: 2007 All-Star Game
Big-Time BlowoutKobe Bryant scored 31 points and helped the West to a dominating 153-132 win in Vegas.
2007 All-Star coverage
Look Back: 2006 All-Star Game
King's CourtLed by LeBron James and the Pistons, the East won the All-Star Game, 122-120, in Houston.
2006 All-Star coverage