The 36th National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on February 9, 1986, at Reunion Arena in Dallas, the home of the Dallas Mavericks. The Eastern All-Stars won the game 139âÂÂ132. The most valuable player was Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons, who recorded 30 points, 10 assists and five steals.
Coaches
K. C. Jones, head coach of the Eastern Conference leader Boston Celtics, coached the East team. Pat Riley, head coach of the Western Conference leader Los Angeles Lakers, coached the West team. This is the second straight game that features both Riley and Jones as coaches.
Score by periods
- Halftime: East, 69âÂÂ66
- Third quarter: West, 102âÂÂ100
Rosters
- DNP Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing were unable to participate due to injury. Jordan and Ewing weren't replaced by anyone.
- ST Eastern Conference head coach K.C. Jones chose Sidney Moncrief to start in place of the injured Jordan.
NBA All-Star Legends Classic
- This game featured the East from the likes of Pete Maravich, Gail Goodrich, Bailey Howell, John Havlicek, Tom Sanders, Dave Cowens, Walt Bellamy, Connie Hawkins and Bob Cousy.
- The west represents the likes of Zelmo Beaty, Calvin Murphy, Oscar Robertson, Elvin Hayes, Cazzie Russell, Randy Smith, Jack Marin, Nate Thurmond, Slater Martin and Tom Gola.
Slam Dunk Contest
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