2004 NBA All-Star Game
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| Date | February 15, 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Arena | Staples Center | ||||||||||||||||||
| City | Los Angeles | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | Shaquille O'Neal | ||||||||||||||||||
| National anthem |
Nelly Furtado (CAN) Christina Aguilera (USA) |
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| Referees |
Steve Javie (#29) Blane Reichelt (#37) Tom Washington (#49) |
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| Halftime show | Beyoncé | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 19,662 | ||||||||||||||||||
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TNT ESPN Radio |
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| Announcers |
Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, and Doug Collins Jim Durham and Jack Ramsay |
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The 2004 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game which was played on February 15, 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, home of the Lakers and Clippers. This game was the 53rd edition of the North American National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 2003–04 NBA season.
The West defeated the East 136-132, with Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers winning the Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career. O'Neal scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jamaal Magloire led the East with 19 points and 8 rebounds.
The coach for the Western Conference team was Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders. The Timberwolves had a 37-15 record on February 15. The coach for the Eastern Conference team was Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. The Pacers had a 39-14 record on February 15.
The rosters for the All-Star Game were chosen in two ways. The starters were chosen via a fan ballot. Two guards, two forwards and one center who received the highest vote were named the All-Star starters. The reserves were chosen by votes among the NBA head coaches in their respective conferences. The coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. The reserves consist of two guards, two forwards, one center and two players regardless of position. If a player is unable to participate due to injury, the commissioner will select a replacement.
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