The 1978 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game which was played on February 5, 1978, at the Omni Coliseum in Atlanta, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. It is the first All-Star Game held in Atlanta. The East won the game 133âÂÂ125. The MVP of the game was Randy Smith, who scored 27 points for the East. The game was officiated by Jake O'Donnell and Jim Capers.
Billy Cunningham, head coach of the Eastern Conference leader Philadelphia 76ers, qualified as the head coach of the Eastern All-Stars. Jack Ramsay, head coach of the Western Conference leader Portland Trail Blazers, qualified as the head coach of the Western All-Stars.