The third

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All-Star Game was played on January 24, 1970, at

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before an audience at 11,932.

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of the

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coached the East, with

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of the

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coached the West.

Results

Rookie

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of the

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was named MVP of the game after a 23-point, 19 point, and 7-blocked shot performance. Haywood would go on the be named ABA Rookie of the Year and ABA MVP for the regular season that same year.

Western Conference

Eastern Conference

*Halftime — West, 61-41 *Third Quarter — West, 86-74 *Officials:

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and

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*Attendance: 11,932.

References

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External links

ABA All Star Game at RemembertheABA.com
All-Star

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