1977 NBA All-Star Game

The 27th National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on February 13, 1977, at MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference, 125–124. The Most Valuable Player was Julius Erving. Gene Shue coached the Eastern Conference team. Larry Brown coached the Western Conference team.

1977 NBA All-Star Game
1234 Total
West 23353928 125
East 34342135 124
DateFebruary 13, 1977
ArenaMECCA Arena
CityMilwaukee, Wisconsin
MVPJulius Erving
Referees
Attendance10,938
NetworkCBS
AnnouncersBrent Musburger and Billy Cunningham
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This was the first time the NBA All-Star Game was played on a Sunday, where it has been to this day.

Eastern Conference

Player, TeamMINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTBLKPFSPTS
Bob McAdoo, BUF381323441021330
Julius Erving, PHI301220661231230
George McGinnis, PHI26290272034
Rudy Tomjanovich, HOU223900101116
Pete Maravich, NO2151300040110
Doug Collins, PHI21362226028
John Havlicek, BOS17250011014
Jo Jo White, BOS155700120010
Earl Monroe, NY15270003014
Phil Chenier, WAS12360011006
George Gervin, SA12060010110
Elvin Hayes, WAS116600210512
Dave Cowens, BOS (injured)
Totals2405611712144726420124

Western Conference

Player, TeamMINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTBLKPFSPTS
Paul Westphal, PHO31101600162220
Rick Barry, GS2971644480118
David Thompson, DEN297946730318
Phil Smith, GS2861312680313
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LA2381456421121
Bob Lanier, DET2078331041317
Don Buse, IND19240025004
Bobby Jones, DEN14140003102
Norm Van Lier, CHI14130011022
Billy Knight, IND12152250004
Maurice Lucas, POR11390042126
Dan Issel, DEN10030010000
Bill Walton, POR (injured)
Totals2405310419234542617125

Score by periods

Score by Periods:1234Final
East34342135124
West23353928125
  • Halftime— East, 68-58
  • Third Quarter— West, 97-89
  • Officials: Earl Strom and Lee Jones
  • Attendance: 10,938.

References

  • The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia. Villard Books. 1994. p. 249. ISBN 0-679-43293-0.
  • "1977 NBA All-Star Game". Basketball Reference. Archived from the original on August 2, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2008.
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