The 1971 NBA All-Star Game was played at the

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, in

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, on January 12, 1971. The coach for the East team was

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and the West team was coached by

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. Officials for the game were

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and

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. The announced attendance was 14,378. West beat the East 108–107.

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was named the game's

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Team rosters

Western Conference

Eastern Conference

References

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