1961 NBA ALL STAR GAME SYRACUSE:
WEST 153 – EAST 131

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Third consecutive season that had a rookie as a hero. It was the time for Oscar Robertson.
In a great game (153-131) he made 23 points and 14 assists (assist record) and he absolutely deserved to become the MVP. Bob Pettit was the best scorer with 29 points (a new record too).
The game was basically already decided in the first quarter, when the West dominated 47-19.
With only a little more than 8,000 spectators, the attendance to this edition of the All-Star Game was disappointing.
MVP: Oscar Robertson (West)

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