1990 NBA All-Star Game

Exhibition basketball game

1990 NBA All-Star Game
1234 Total
West 23293130 113
East 40253530 130
DateFebruary 11, 1990
ArenaMiami Arena
CityMiami
MVPMagic Johnson
National anthemBranford Marsalis
Attendance14,810
NetworkCBS (All-Star Game)
TNT (All-Star Saturday)
AnnouncersDick Stockton and Hubie Brown
Bob Neal, Rick Barry and Doug Collins (All-Star Saturday)
NBA All-Star Game
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The 40th National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on February 11, 1990, at Miami Arena in Miami. 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 Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, and Patrick Ewing. The reserves consisted of Celtics Duo Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, 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 Reggie Miller, and Detroit Piston teammates Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman.

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 Chris Mullin 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 Karl Malone. Rolando Blackman was later named to the team as injury replacement for Karl Malone. A.C. Green, David Robinson, and Kevin Johnson were all making their first All-Star Game appearance[1]

Coaches: East: Chuck Daly, West: Pat Riley. This was the first of four consecutive All-Star Games in which the coaches of the previous year's NBA Finals 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 Isiah Thomas 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
Pos. Player Votes
G Isiah Thomas 181,960
G Michael Jordan 321,114
F Larry Bird 248,837
F Charles Barkley 182,639
C Patrick Ewing 245,746
Western Conference
Pos. Player Votes
G Magic Johnson 214,348
G John Stockton 149,548
F James Worthy 163,053
F A.C. Green 160,788
C Akeem Olajuwon 202,244

Eastern Conference voting

Guards
Rank Player Votes
1 Michael Jordan 321,114
2 Isiah Thomas 181,960
3 Jeff Malone 134,166
4 Joe Dumars 128,964
5 Hersey Hawkins 103,688
6 Mark Price 82,991
7 Doc Rivers 74,787
8 John Battle 59,217
9 Reggie Miller 57,616
10 Reggie Lewis 49,793
Forwards
Rank Player Votes
1 Larry Bird 248,837
2 Charles Barkley 182,639
3 Dominique Wilkins 132,994
4 Mark Aguirre 110,852
5 Scottie Pippen 106,717
6 Kevin McHale 94,718
7 Bernard King 88,550
8 Dennis Rodman 87,078
9 Horace Grant 81,393
10 Rick Mahorn 79,483
Centers
Rank Player Votes
1 Patrick Ewing 245,746
2 Moses Malone 134,849
3 Bill Laimbeer 126,604
4 Robert Parish 56,028
5 Rik Smits 51,693

Western Conference voting

Guards
Rank Player Votes
1 Magic Johnson 214,348
2 John Stockton 149,548
3 Derek Harper 146,986
4 Clyde Drexler 145,782
5 Maurice Cheeks 144,201
6 Kevin Johnson 78,812
7 Dale Ellis 66,198
8 Pooh Richardson 64,276
9 Sleepy Floyd 62,886
10 Mitch Richmond 60,704
Forwards
Rank Player Votes
1 James Worthy 163,053
2 A.C. Green 160,788
3 Karl Malone 159,562
4 Xavier McDaniel 158,759
5 Kelly Tripucka 77,832
6 Chris Mullin 72,817
7 Derrick McKey 67,430
8 Thurl Bailey 64,102
9 Tom Chambers 64,028
10 Danny Manning 58,593
Centers
Rank Player Votes
1 Akeem Olajuwon 202,244
2 David Robinson 119,301
3 Mark Eaton 99,591
4 Steve Johnson 65,111
5 J.R. Reid 62,897

[2] Michael Jordan was the leading vote-getter overall. Magic Johnson received the most votes among Western Conference players.

Rosters

Eastern Conference All-Stars
Pos. Player Team Appearance
Starters
G Isiah Thomas Detroit Pistons 9th
G Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 6th
F Larry Bird Boston Celtics 10th
F Charles Barkley Philadelphia 76ers 4th
C Patrick Ewing New York Knicks 4th
Reserves
C Robert Parish Boston Celtics 8th
F Kevin McHale Boston Celtics 6th
G Joe Dumars Detroit Pistons 1st
F Dominique Wilkins Atlanta Hawks 5th
G Reggie Miller Indiana Pacers 1st
F Scottie Pippen Chicago Bulls 1st
F Dennis Rodman Detroit Pistons 1st
Head coach: Chuck Daly (Detroit Pistons)
Western Conference All-Stars
Pos. Player Team Appearance
Starters
G Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers 10th
G John Stockton Utah Jazz 2nd
F James Worthy Los Angeles Lakers 5th
F A.C. Green Los Angeles Lakers 1st
C Akeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets 6th
Reserves
C David Robinson San Antonio Spurs 1st
G Fat Lever Denver Nuggets 2nd
F Tom Chambers Phoenix Suns 3rd
G Rolando BlackmanDNP Dallas Mavericks 4th
F Karl MaloneDNP Utah Jazz 3rd
G Clyde Drexler Portland Trail Blazers 4th
F Chris Mullin Golden State Warriors 2nd
G Kevin Johnson Phoenix Suns 1st
Head coach: Pat Riley (Los Angeles Lakers)

^DNP Karl Malone was unable to play due to injury. Rolando Blackman was selected as his replacement.

Score by periods

Score by Periods: 1 2 3 4 Final
West 23 29 31 30 113
East 40 25 35 30 130
  • Halftime— East, 65–52
  • Third Quarter— East, 100–83
  • Officials: Earl Strom, Bill Oakes, and Paul Mihalak
  • Attendance: 14,810

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References

  1. ^ "1990 NBA All-Star Game Box Score". Basketball-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "1990 NBA All-Star Game Voting". Basketball-Reference.com.
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