1995 NBA All-Star Game - West 139, East 112

The 45th NBA All-Star Game took place on February 12, 1995, at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Before 18,755 spectators, the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 139-112. Sacramento Kings guard Mitch Richmond earned Most Valuable Player honors after leading all scorers with 23 points.

Richmond was making his third consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance and delivered an outstanding shooting performance. He made 10 of 13 field goal attempts, including three three-pointers, grabbed four rebounds and handed out two assists in 22 minutes. His performance helped the West build a substantial lead and secure a comfortable 27-point victory.

The MVP award represented an important moment for the Sacramento Kings franchise. Richmond became the first player representing the Kings or Royals franchise to win All-Star Game MVP since Oscar Robertson received the honor in 1964 while playing for the Cincinnati Royals.

The Western Conference took control early, leading 31-28 after the first quarter. The decisive stretch came in the second period, when the West outscored the East 41-28 to establish a 72-56 halftime advantage. Phoenix's hometown fans watched a Western Conference team that combined efficient scoring with exceptional ball movement.

The West continued to dominate after halftime, winning the third quarter 32-25 and extending its lead to 104-81. It then outscored the East 35-31 in the final period to complete the 139-112 victory.

Seattle SuperSonics guard Gary Payton was a major factor in the Western Conference's offensive success. Payton handed out a game-high 15 assists, scored six points and collected five rebounds. The West finished with 44 assists, reflecting the unselfish play of its guards and forwards.

Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone scored 15 points without missing a field goal, making all six of his attempts. He also converted three of four free throws and grabbed three rebounds. Malone's teammate John Stockton contributed four points and six assists in 14 minutes, giving the Jazz two representatives on the Western Conference roster.

Phoenix Suns forward Charles Barkley scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds in front of his home crowd. Barkley made seven of 12 field goal attempts and contributed two assists. His teammate Dan Majerle added 10 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Seattle forward Shawn Kemp scored 13 points and grabbed two rebounds, while Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon contributed 13 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo added 12 points and eight rebounds after joining the roster as an injury replacement.

San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson scored 10 points and collected three rebounds. Seattle's Detlef Schrempf added nine points, four rebounds and five assists, while Golden State Warriors guard Latrell Sprewell scored nine points and recorded four assists.

The Eastern Conference was led by Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal, who finished with 22 points on nine-for-16 shooting. O'Neal also grabbed seven rebounds and handed out one assist. He was the only Eastern Conference player to score at least 20 points.

O'Neal's Orlando teammate Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway scored 12 points and led the East with 11 assists. Hardaway was making his first NBA All-Star Game appearance and helped provide the Eastern Conference with much of its offensive organization.

Chicago Bulls forward Scottie Pippen added 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Detroit Pistons guard Joe Dumars scored 11 points and handed out six assists, while rookie teammate Grant Hill contributed 10 points and three assists in his All-Star debut.

Grant Hill's selection was one of the biggest stories leading into the game. The Detroit Pistons rookie received more than 1.2 million fan votes, leading all NBA players in All-Star voting. His immediate popularity reflected the excitement surrounding his arrival in the league following his outstanding college career at Duke.

New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing and Charlotte Hornets center Alonzo Mourning each scored 10 points for the East. Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller added nine points, while Charlotte forward Larry Johnson scored seven.

The Western Conference made 59 of 111 field goal attempts, compared with 44 of 92 for the East. The West also outrebounded the East 59-41 and held a 44-33 advantage in assists. Its dominance in rebounding and its 15 additional made field goals were central to the outcome.

The game also featured several notable All-Star debuts. Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, Dana Barros, Vin Baker and Tyrone Hill appeared for the Eastern Conference, while Denver's Dikembe Mutombo joined the West as an injury replacement for Los Angeles Lakers forward Cedric Ceballos.

All-Star Weekend provided additional highlights. Miami Heat guard Glen Rice won the Three-Point Shootout, while teammate Harold Miner captured his second Slam Dunk Contest championship. Their victories gave Miami a sweep of the two major individual competitions.

The 1995 contest remains a memorable chapter in NBA All-Star history because of Richmond's outstanding scoring performance, Payton's 15 assists, Hill's remarkable fan-vote total and the Western Conference's commanding offensive display.

Date: February 12, 1995
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Arena: America West Arena
Attendance: 18,755
Winning Team: Western Conference, 139-112
Most Valuable Player: Mitch Richmond, Sacramento Kings
Eastern Conference Coach: Brian Hill, Orlando Magic
Western Conference Coach: Paul Westphal, Phoenix Suns
Officials: Dick Bavetta, Steve Javie and Jack Nies
Slam Dunk Contest Winner: Harold Miner, Miami Heat
Three-Point Shootout Winner: Glen Rice, Miami Heat
Rookie Game: White Team 83, Green Team 79 (OT)

Head Coach: Paul Westphal, Phoenix Suns

Selected but did not play: Cedric Ceballos of the Los Angeles Lakers missed the game because of injury. Dikembe Mutombo of the Denver Nuggets was named as his replacement.

Head Coach: Brian Hill, Orlando Magic

Statistical abbreviations: MIN = Minutes Played; FG = Field Goals Made-Attempted; FT = Free Throws Made-Attempted; REB = Total Rebounds; AST = Assists; PTS = Points. Three-point field goals are included in the FG totals.

Team shooting: Western Conference: 59-for-111 from the field (53.2%) and 13-for-19 from the free-throw line (68.4%). Eastern Conference: 44-for-92 from the field (47.8%) and 16-for-28 from the free-throw line (57.1%).

Mitch Richmond Wins All-Star MVP

Sacramento Kings guard Mitch Richmond scored a game-high 23 points on 10-for-13 shooting and was named the 1995 NBA All-Star Game MVP. Richmond played just 22 minutes but led an impressive Western Conference scoring attack.

Richmond Brings an MVP Award to Sacramento

Richmond became the first player in the Kings/Royals franchise to win All-Star MVP since Oscar Robertson in 1964. Robertson had won the award as a member of the Cincinnati Royals, before the franchise eventually relocated to Sacramento.

Gary Payton Records 15 Assists

Seattle SuperSonics guard Gary Payton led all players with 15 assists. He also scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in 23 minutes, helping the West finish with 44 assists.

Grant Hill Leads the NBA in All-Star Fan Voting

Detroit Pistons rookie Grant Hill received more than 1.2 million fan votes, the highest total among all players. Hill started for the Eastern Conference and scored 10 points in his first NBA All-Star Game.

Shaquille O'Neal Leads the Eastern Conference

Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal scored 22 points, making nine of 16 field goal attempts and four free throws. He also grabbed seven rebounds and was the East's leading scorer.

Penny Hardaway Records 11 Assists

Orlando Magic guard Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway scored 12 points and handed out 11 assists in his first NBA All-Star Game. His performance helped make Orlando one of the most prominently represented Eastern Conference teams.

Karl Malone Does Not Miss a Field Goal

Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone scored 15 points on perfect six-for-six field goal shooting. He also made three free throws and grabbed three rebounds in 16 minutes.

John Stockton Adds Six Assists

Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton scored four points and distributed six assists in 14 minutes. Stockton and Malone continued their long run as one of the NBA's most recognizable All-Star combinations.

Charles Barkley Plays Before His Home Crowd

Phoenix Suns forward Charles Barkley started for the Western Conference and contributed 15 points and nine rebounds. The game was played at America West Arena, the Suns' home court.

Dan Majerle Represents Phoenix

Phoenix Suns guard Dan Majerle scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds and recorded three assists. He joined Barkley as a hometown representative in the starting lineup.

Hakeem Olajuwon Records 11 Rebounds

Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon scored 13 points and led the Western Conference with 11 rebounds. Olajuwon was in the middle of an extraordinary two-season stretch that included back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.

Dikembe Mutombo Replaces Cedric Ceballos

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cedric Ceballos was selected for the Western Conference but missed the game because of injury. Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo replaced him and finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.

David Robinson Adds 10 Points

San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson contributed 10 points, making three field goals and four free throws. Robinson would finish the 1994-95 season as the NBA's regular-season MVP.

Three Seattle SuperSonics Appear

Seattle was represented by Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton and Detlef Schrempf. The three combined for 28 points and 22 assists, with Payton recording 15 of those assists.

Joe Dumars Records Six Assists

Detroit Pistons guard Joe Dumars scored 11 points and handed out six assists. He joined rookie Grant Hill as Detroit's two representatives in the Eastern Conference lineup.

Alonzo Mourning Leads the East in Rebounding

Charlotte Hornets center Alonzo Mourning grabbed eight rebounds and scored 10 points. His teammate Larry Johnson added seven points, four rebounds and two assists.

The West Dominates the Second Quarter

The Western Conference outscored the Eastern Conference 41-28 in the second quarter. That 13-point advantage helped the West build a 72-56 halftime lead, which it continued to expand after the break.

The West Records 44 Assists

The Western Conference recorded 44 assists on 59 made field goals. Gary Payton led the team with 15 assists, followed by John Stockton with six and Detlef Schrempf with five.

The West Wins the Rebounding Battle

The Western Conference grabbed 59 rebounds compared with 41 for the East. Hakeem Olajuwon led the West with 11, while Charles Barkley added nine and Dikembe Mutombo collected eight.

Brian Hill Coaches the Eastern Conference

Orlando Magic head coach Brian Hill guided the Eastern Conference. His roster included Orlando players Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, who combined for 34 points and 12 assists.

Paul Westphal Coaches the Western Conference

Phoenix Suns head coach Paul Westphal coached the Western Conference to victory in his team's home arena. Phoenix players Charles Barkley and Dan Majerle were both starters.

Harold Miner Wins His Second Slam Dunk Contest

Miami Heat guard Harold Miner captured his second NBA Slam Dunk Contest title in 1995. He had previously won the competition in 1993.

Glen Rice Wins the Three-Point Shootout

Miami Heat forward Glen Rice won the 1995 NBA Three-Point Shootout. Combined with Miner's Slam Dunk Contest victory, the result gave Miami both major individual All-Star Weekend competition titles.

The Rookie Game Goes to Overtime

The White Team defeated the Green Team 83-79 in overtime during the 1995 NBA Rookie Game. Los Angeles Lakers guard Eddie Jones was named MVP after scoring 25 points for the Green Team, while Milwaukee Bucks forward Glenn Robinson led the White Team with 21 points.

Who won the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

The Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 139-112 on February 12, 1995.

Who was the 1995 NBA All-Star Game MVP?

Mitch Richmond of the Sacramento Kings won MVP honors after scoring 23 points on 10-for-13 shooting.

Where was the 1995 NBA All-Star Game played?

The game was played at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

Who scored the most points in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

Mitch Richmond led all players with 23 points. Shaquille O'Neal led the Eastern Conference with 22.

Who had the most assists in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

Gary Payton led all players with 15 assists. Penny Hardaway led the Eastern Conference with 11.

Who had the most rebounds in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

Hakeem Olajuwon led all players with 11 rebounds. Charles Barkley added nine for the Western Conference.

Which Utah Jazz players appeared in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

Karl Malone and John Stockton represented the Utah Jazz. Malone scored 15 points without missing a field goal, while Stockton contributed four points and six assists.

Did Grant Hill play in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

Yes. Detroit Pistons rookie Grant Hill started for the Eastern Conference and scored 10 points. He also led all NBA players in All-Star fan voting.

Did Penny Hardaway play in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

Yes. Penny Hardaway made his All-Star debut and recorded 12 points and 11 assists for the Eastern Conference.

Who replaced Cedric Ceballos in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

Dikembe Mutombo of the Denver Nuggets replaced the injured Cedric Ceballos on the Western Conference roster.

What was the halftime score?

The Western Conference led 72-56 at halftime.

How many fans attended the 1995 NBA All-Star Game?

The announced attendance was 18,755.

Who coached the 1995 NBA All-Star teams?

Paul Westphal of the Phoenix Suns coached the Western Conference, while Brian Hill of the Orlando Magic coached the Eastern Conference.

Who won the 1995 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?

Harold Miner of the Miami Heat won his second Slam Dunk Contest championship.

Who won the 1995 NBA Three-Point Shootout?

Glen Rice of the Miami Heat won the Three-Point Shootout.

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