The eighth

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All-Star Game was played January 28, 1975 at

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before an audience at 10,449.

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of the

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coached the East, with Larry Brown of the

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coached the West.

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of the

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scored 12 of his game-high 26 points in the first period and was named the All-Star Game MVP.

Western Conference

Eastern Conference

*Halftime — East, 70-60 *Third Quarter — East, 109-90 *Officials:

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and

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*Attendance: 10,449.

References

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External links

ABA All Star Game at RemembertheABA.com
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