1971 ABA All-Star Game
The fourth American Basketball Association 'All-Star Game' was played January 23, 1971 at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina before an audience at 14,407. Al Bianchi of the Virginia Squires coached the East and Bill Sharman of the Utah Stars coached the West.
Results
Rick Barry scored four points in the final 49 seconds as the East overcame an 18-point third-quarter deficit. Mel Daniels of the Indiana Pacers was named MVP after scoring 29 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.Eastern Conference
- Halftime — West, 69–59
- Third Quarter — West, 97–92
- Officials: Norm Drucker and Joe Gushue
- Attendance: 14,407