The 1981 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game which was played February 1, 1981, at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. This was the 31st edition of the National Basketball Association All-Star Game and was played during the 1980âÂÂ81 NBA season. This was the first All-Star game hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the only one to be held at Richfield, as the Cavaliers would host the game twice more in Cleveland.
The Eastern All-Stars won the game 123âÂÂ120. Nate Archibald was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Billy Cunningham, head coach of the Eastern Conference leader Philadelphia 76ers, qualified as the head coach of the Eastern All-Stars. John MacLeod, head coach of the Western Conference leader Phoenix Suns, qualified as the head coach of the Western All-Stars.