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while the West was coached by

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of the

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. Two players were selected from each of the 12 teams in the league. Despite the East rallying from 12 points down with 2:04 left, behind

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, the West came out on top 115–112. Charlene McWhorter of the West team was named MVP after scoring a game high 31 points before fouling out with 7:02 minutes left.

Team rosters

West

East

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