NBA All-Star Game 2012

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NBA ALL-STAR GAME QUICK FACTS

First Held: 1951
Series Record: East 36, West 24
2012 Dates: Feb. 24-26
2012 Site: Orlando - Amway Center
All-Star Friday: Celebrity All-Star Game, (ESPN, 7 ET); Rising Stars Challenge, (TNT/ESPN Radio, 9 ET)
All-Star Saturday: Shooting Stars, Three-Point Shootout, Taco Bell Skill Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest (TNT/ESPN Radio, 8 ET)
All-Star Sunday: 2012 NBA All-Star Game, (TNT/ESPN Radio, 7 ET)

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    Don't be fooled by FG%. 3-ptrs are a high-percentage shot in terms of efficiency. Efficiency is the name of the game.
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    One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the idea that giving up a ton of 3s is a good thing for a defense. It is not.
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LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS ALL-STAR GAMES

2011
  • Bryant
    Kobe Shines
    Kobe Bryant felt right at home at Staples Center, scoring 37 points to lead the West to a win.
    2011 ASG coverage »
2010
  • Wade
    Wade's World
    Dwyane Wade took home MVP honors to lead the Eastern Conference at Cowboys Stadium.
    2010 ASG coverage »
2009
  • Shaq
    Duo Reunited
    Kobe and Shaq played together again and led the way for the Western Conference squad.
    2009 ASG coverage »
2008
  • leBron
    LBJ Rules In N.O.
    LeBron James earned MVP honors as the Eastern Conference All-Stars took a 134-128 win in New Orleans.
    2008 ASG coverage »
2007
  • Kobe
    Kobe Krusher
    The midseason classic ended with a dominating 153-132 West win in Vegas. Kobe led the West with 31 points.
    2007 ASG coverage »

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NBA on ESPN Radio: 2/2 Kevin Durant

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant talks about what it means to be named an All-Star Game starter. Durant also talks about the play of the Thunder and guard Russell Westbrook this season.

NBA on ESPN Radio: 2/2 Marc Stein

Marc Stein joins host Marc Kestecher on the NBA on ESPN Radio studio show to discuss the All-Star starters chosen by the fans and assess the futures of veterans Kenyon Martin and Gilbert Arenas.

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