22nd NBA All-Star Game.
Date: January 18, 1972, at The Forum
Coaches: Tom Heinsohn, Boston Celtics (Eastern Conference) and Bill Sharman, Los Angeles Lakers (Western Conference)
MVP: Jerry West, Los Angeles (27 minutes, 13 points)
Hometown favorite Jerry West hit a last second 20-foot jump shot to break the tie and win the game for the West.
Halftime— East, 64–54
Third Quarter— West, 87–84
Officials: Darell Garretson and Manny Sokol.
Attendance: 17,214.
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