From the highest scoring games to the slam dunk contests, Kidzworld checks out facts and records in NBA All-Star Game history.
NBA All-Star Game Facts - Firsts 6j3i37
- The first NBA All-Star Game was held in Boston in 1951.
- The NBA Rookie Challenge, a game between the best first and second year players was first held in 1994. The 2006 Rookie Game will include up and coming stars like Charlie Villanueva, Dwight Howard and Andrew Bogut.
- The Slam Dunk Contest features the click here.
NBA All-Star Game Records - Scoring 3w6m2i
- The highest scoring NBA All-Star Game was in 2003 when the Western Conference beat the Eastern Conference 155 - 145 in a double-overtime scoring fest. Kevin Garnett poured in 37 points and was named the game's MVP.
- The most points scored in a game by one player is 42 points, set by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1962 NBA All-Star Game.
- Michael Jordan holds the record for most career points in NBA All-Star Games. He scored 262 points while playing in 13 NBA All-Star Games.
NBA All-Star Game - 2006 Starters 6m2d3k
- The starters for the Western Conference at the 2006 NBA All Star Game are Kobe Bryant.
- The starters for the Eastern Conference at the 2005 NBA All Star Game are Lebron James.
- The 2006 NBA All Star Game will be played in Houston on February 17, 2006.
