2014 NBA All-Star Game

The 2014 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game that was played on February 16, 2014, during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2013–14 season. It was the 63rd edition of the NBA All-Star Game, and was played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the New Orleans Pelicans. The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference, 163–155. Kyrie Irving was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. The game was televised nationally on TNT in the United States, and TSN in Canada.

2014 NBA All-Star Game
1234 Total
East 42344740 163
West 44453729 155
DateFebruary 16, 2014
ArenaSmoothie King Center
CityNew Orleans, Louisiana
MVPKyrie Irving
(East)
National anthemGary Clark, Jr. (U.S.),[1]
Serena Ryder (Canadian)[1]
Referees
Halftime showTrombone Shorty, Dr. John, Janelle Monáe, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Gary Clark, Jr.[1]
Attendance14,727
NetworkTNT (United States)
TSN (Canada)
AnnouncersMarv Albert, Steve Kerr and Reggie Miller
Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Chris Webber, Steve Kerr, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith (All-Star Saturday Night)
Matt Winer, Grant Hill and Chris Webber (Rising Stars Challenge)
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The Pelicans (the name was changed by new team owner Tom Benson for the 2013–14 season) were awarded the All-Star Game in an announcement by commissioner David Stern on April 16, 2012.[2] It was the second time that New Orleans had hosted the All-Star game; the city had previously hosted the event in 2008, also at the Smoothie King Center (then known as New Orleans Arena).

Starters for the game were selected by the fans, who could select three frontcourt players and two guards for each conference. LeBron James was the leading vote-getter with 1,416,419 votes. Stephen Curry was also voted as a starter in first All-Star selection, after leading all Western Conference guards in the voting, while Kevin Love overtook Dwight Howard for the final frontcourt starting spot for the West.[3]

All-Star Game

Coaches
Frank Vogel (left) and Scott Brooks (right) were selected as the East and West head coach, respectively.

Frank Vogel, coach of the Indiana Pacers, and Scott Brooks, coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, were selected as the East and West head coach, respectively.[4]

Roster

^INJ Kobe Bryant was unable to participate due to injury.[5]
^REP Anthony Davis was named as Kobe Bryant's replacement.[5]
1 Scott Brooks chose James Harden to start in place of the injured Kobe Bryant.[6]

Game
February 16, 2014
8:30 p.m. ET
Eastern Conference 163, Western Conference 155
Scoring by quarter: 42–44, 34–45, 47–37, 40–29
Pts: Irving 31
Rebs: James 7
Asts: Irving 14		 Pts: Durant, Griffin 38 each
Rebs: Howard 11
Asts: Paul 13
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Attendance: 14,727
Referees:

Kyrie Irving scored 31 points and had 14 assists and was named the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) to help the East stop a three-game losing streak and win 163–155 in the second highest-scoring game in All-Star history. Carmelo Anthony added 30 points for the East and made a record eight three-pointers, one of 11 All-Star records that were broken in the game. The West was led by Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin, who both finished with 38 points, four short of Wilt Chamberlain's All-Star record in 1962.[7][8][9]

All-Star Weekend

BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge
Main article: Rising Stars Challenge § 2014 game

^INJ Pero Antić was unable to participate due to injury.
^REP Miles Plumlee was named Pero Antić's replacement.[10]

February 14
9:00 p.m. ET
Team Webber 136, Team Hill 142
Scoring by half: 66–67, 70–75
Pts: Tim Hardaway, Jr. 36
Rebs: Anthony Davis 8
Asts: Michael Carter-Williams 9		 Pts: Dion Waiters 31
Rebs: Andre Drummond 25
Asts: Dion Waiters 7
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Attendance: 14,727
Referees:
  • #70 Brent Barnaky
  • #54 Nick Buchert
  • #34 Kevin Cutler

Sears Shooting Stars Competition
Main article: NBA All-Star Weekend Shooting Stars Competition
Western Contestants
Team NameMembersTeamFirst roundFinal round
Team Curry Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors1:05–
Becky HammonSan Antonio Stars
Dell Curry(retired)
Team Durant Kevin DurantOklahoma City Thunder1:0043.6
Skylar DigginsTulsa Shock
Karl Malone(retired)
Eastern Contestants
Team NameMembersTeamFirst roundFinal round
Team Hardaway Tim Hardaway, Jr.New York Knicks1:25–
Elena Delle DonneChicago Sky
Tim Hardaway, Sr.(retired)
Team Bosh Chris Bosh Miami Heat35.631.4
Swin Cash Chicago Sky
Dominique Wilkins (retired)

Taco Bell Skill Challenge
Main article: NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge
Eastern Contestants
TeamPos.PlayerTeamHeightWeightFirst roundFinal round
Team 1 F/G Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks6–1020545.0–
G/F DeMar DeRozanToronto Raptors6–7216
Team 2 G Michael Carter-WilliamsPhiladelphia 76ers6–618543.345.3
G Victor OladipoOrlando Magic6–4215
Western Contestants
TeamPos.PlayerTeamHeightWeightFirst roundFinal round
Team 1 G Trey BurkeUtah Jazz6–119040.645.2
G Damian LillardPortland Trail Blazers6–3195
Team 2 G Goran DragićPhoenix Suns6–319042.3–
G Reggie JacksonOklahoma City Thunder6–3208

Foot Locker Three-Pointer Contest
Main article: Three-Point Shootout
Eastern Contestants
Pos.PlayerTeamHeightWeightFirst roundFinal round
G Bradley BealWashington Wizards6–52072119 (18)
G Kyrie IrvingCleveland Cavaliers6–319117–
G/F Joe JohnsonBrooklyn Nets6–724011–
G Arron AfflaloOrlando Magic6–5215–
Western Contestants
Pos.PlayerTeamHeightWeightFirst roundFinal round
G Marco BelinelliSan Antonio Spurs6–51951919 (24)
G Damian LillardPortland Trail Blazers6–319518–
F/C Kevin LoveMinnesota Timberwolves6–1024316–
G Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors6–318516–

Sprite Slam Dunk Contest
Main article: Slam Dunk Contest § 2010s
Freestyle Round
Division Position Member Team Height Weight Result
EastF/GPaul GeorgeIndiana Pacers6–9220Won
GTerrence RossToronto Raptors6–7195
GJohn WallWashington Wizards6–4195
WestFHarrison BarnesGolden State Warriors6–8210Lost
GDamian LillardPortland Trail Blazers6–3195
GBen McLemoreSacramento Kings6–5195
Battle Round
Division Player Result Note
East Terrence Ross, Toronto RaptorsWon–
West Damian Lillard, Portland Trail BlazersLost–
East Paul George, Indiana PacersWon–
West Harrison Barnes, Golden State WarriorsLost–
East John Wall, Washington WizardsWonVoted Dunker of the Night
West Ben McLemore, Sacramento KingsLost–

References
  1. http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/06/2014-all-star-entertainment-series-official-release/index.html
  2. HORNETS: New Orleans Selected to Host 2014 NBA All-Star Game. April 16, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  3. "Curry starts in first All-Star Game; LeBron top vote-getter" (Press release). NBA. January 23, 2014. Archived from the original on January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  4. "Dwight Howard highlights reserves". ESPN. January 30, 2014.
  5. "Pelicans' Anthony Davis to replace Lakers' Kobe Bryant in 2014 NBA All-Star Game" (Press release). NBA. February 7, 2014. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  6. "Sources: James Harden to start". ESPN.com. February 14, 2014.
  7. "MVP Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony lift East to All-Star Game victory". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 16, 2014. Archived from the original on February 17, 2014.
  8. "Electrifying Rivalry and Overheated Scoreboard in N.B.A. All-Star Game". New York Times. February 17, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  9. "East gets by Durant, Griffin to win All-Star game". NBA.com. February 17, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  10. "Miles Plumlee named to Ring Stars Challenge" (Press release). NBA. February 7, 2014.
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