1994_NBA_All-Star_Game

1994 NBA All-Star Game

1994 NBA All-Star Game

Exhibition basketball game

The 1994 NBA All-Star Game was the 44th edition of the All-Star Game. The event was held in Minneapolis at Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves; the Timberwolves however, did not have any players participating in the game.[1] It was broadcast by NBC for the fourth consecutive year.

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The 1993–94 season was Scottie Pippen's first season as the leader of the Chicago Bulls following the first retirement of Michael Jordan, and this All-Star Game turned out to be Pippen's peak shining moment, as he led the way with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals en route to a 127–118 victory for his East All-Stars team while also being voted as the game's MVP.[2]

In this game, Kenny Anderson and Derrick Coleman became the first players in the history of the New Jersey Nets to start in an All-Star Game.[3]

Roster

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^INJ Alonzo Mourning and Charles Barkley did not participate due to injury. Karl Malone replaced Barkley in the West starting lineup.
^REP Charles Oakley and Gary Payton replaced Alonzo Mourning and Charles Barkley, respectively.

References

  1. [1]
    Hugunin, Mark; Thornley, Stew (2006). Minnesota Hoops: Basketball in the North Star State. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 210. ISBN 9780873515740.
  2. [2]
    Frey, Titan (March 18, 2022). "1994 NBA All-Star Game: The Game Where Scottie Pippen Was Finally Allowed to Shine". Fadeaway World. Sports Illustrated Media Group. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. [3]
    Laughland, Rick (July 2022). A History of the Nets: From Teaneck to Brooklyn. History Press. p. 102. ISBN 9781467147835.
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