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West knocks off the East in NBA All-Star Game, 163-158

By Robby Sabo

February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder (0) shoots a layup during the first half of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder (0) shoots a layup during the first half of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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In a ridiculously high scoring affair, the Western Conference takes out the East behind MVP Russell Westbrook.

The stars were out in full tonight in New York City. Entertainers were active, A-list celebrities occupied celebrity row, and the NBA’s best were on full display at Madison Square Garden.

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Towards the end of the game, New York’s own Carmelo Anthony was on the floor with LeBron James in effort to bring the East back, but fell short by the final of 163-158.

Yes that’s right – the score was 163-158.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook took home MVP honors (or the MVP decided by the guy who decides to shoot the ball most).

He poured in 41 points on 16 of 28 shooting to go along with five rebounds. He also broke an All-Star Game record with a poultry 27 points in the first half. James Harden was the only other West player to go over 20 as he collected 29.

For the East the high-man turned out to be LeBron James as he contributed with 30 points and seven dimes. Atlanta Hawks assassin Kyle Korver hit seven three-pointers to become the only other man from the East to go over 20 with his 21.

Basically, the game resembled a regular All-Star Game, but on steroids. Ridiculous play, turnovers galore, no defense and very little entertainment.

There were some spectacular plays of course and Golden State Warriors sensation Stephen Curry helped early with that:

Curry continued his passing wizardry throughout:

While Chris Paul had a game high 15 assists, Curry brought home the award of most breathtaking ones.

It was a Westbrook kind of night though, including these two highlight plays:

As so many guys play the unselfish role during this game, Westbrook didn’t feel bashful in one of the trickier of spots for an NBA player. Most will simply differ and not want to be “that guy” who hoists up all the shots.

Westbrook put the ball of 28 times and finished one point short of Wild Chamberlain’s record 41 points back in 1962.

The intensity was so ratcheted up on the West side that Steve Kerr allowed the cameras to get a close up on his incredibly strategic gameplan:

I can’t be sure, but at halftime I thought I heard some soft chants for Zach LaVine.

For New York City itself, one highlight they could hang their hats on was this pretty setup from James to Anthony:

Nevertheless, the game is now officially in the books and will go down as a very high-scoring, dull affair.

A few other All-Star Game records of note:

The countdown is now on: less than 30 games until the playoffs.

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