1972 NBA All Star Game

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Game info

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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