2005 Retro All Star Weekend
The Western All Stars won in an exciting All Star Game at Denver! Elton Brand of the Warriors led the way, en route to 1st ASG MVP award. This year's Rookies upended the Sophs in an equally exciting defensive tiff, 84-79.
West hosts East
The game was tight all the way, with neither team leading by as many as 8 points. The West and the East took turns with the lead at the end of the 1st and 2nd, respectively. The East held court and led the West by 6 points heading into the 4th.
It was actually the Mavericks' Jon Davis who led the West in scoring with 21 pts, but Elton Brand's all-around performance of 16 pts, 17 huge rebounds, 3 blocks, and a steal that keyed the team's solid performance all the way. Brand's offensive rebound, off a Jon Davis' free throw miss, and turnaround jumper at the right baseline gave the West a 3 point cushion, 105-102, with 2 mins left. That play anchored the West's comeback win in the 4th.
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Rooks shows up the Sophs
David Lee, the 11th pick of the draft, showed every one that he deserved to be in the top 10 in the first round. Lee led all Rookies with a solid 16 pt, 9 rebound, and zero turnover rendition of basketball efficiency. Lee shot 7 of 14 from the field and converted both free throw attempts. Chris Paul and Deron Williams shared the point guard duties for the rookies, ending 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Jameer Nelson was the top point man for the Sophomores with 14 pts, followed by Devin Harris with 12.
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3 Point Shout Out and Slam the Blues Away Competition
This year's All Star Festivities was observed with a degree of solemnity out of deference for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.
The 3 Point Shout Out was won by Ricky Davis of the Milwaukee Bucks, bested Jason Richardson of the Rockets in the Final Round, 20 to 17. This is Ricky Davis' 2nd 3 Point Contest Tropy.
Ruben Blade of the Spurs came out jumping, topping both rounds with scores of 98.35 in the 1st and 93..08 in the Final Round. Kirk Snyder of the Mavericks placed 2nd.