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Western All-Stars Hammer The East 146-119; Shaq and Kobe Named MVP’s

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The 2009 NBA All-Star Game turned out to be a big blowout as the West defeated the East 146-119.

Former Lakers teammates Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant shared the MVP trophy after their respective performances.

Shaq ended up with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and one block, while Kobe finished up as the games high scorer with 27 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Here are some of the other players that were highlighted at the game along with the ring ceremony:

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In case you don’t know who that is, its Shaquille O’Neal entering the game with a Phantom of the Opera mask on.

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Phoenix Suns power forward Amare Stoudamire finished with 19 points and six rebounds.

LeBron James

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James was the East’s highest scorer with 20 points. He also had five rebounds and three assists.

Dwyane Wade

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade had 18 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals.

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Dwyane Wade and LeBron James receiving their rings for winning Gold in Beijing.

Kobe, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard and New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul also received their rings.


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2 COMMENTS

I can’t wait for LeBron to enter the Slam Dunk Contest next year.

February 16, 2009 at 10:08 am

We will see how creative he is, what took him so long to participate?

February 16, 2009 at 10:14 am
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