The 2013 NBA All-Star Game was held in Houston. This is the third time Houston has hosted the All-Star game. Houston also hosted it in 1989 and 2006. The West Conference won for the third straight time winning143 -138. Chris Paul toke home his first All-Star Game MVP in 6 games. He scored 20 points, 15 assists and 4 steals. Paul joins Magic Johnson in 1985 and Isiah Thomas to have 20+ points and 15+ assists in an All-Star game. Kevin Durant also had 30 points to lead the West All-Stars. Durant became the first player in NBA All-Star game history to have 3 straight All-Star games with 30+ points. Carmelo Anthony led the East All-Stars with 26 points. He also had a double-double with 12 rebounds. LeBron also set the All-Star career record for three pointers. Both teams also set an All-Star game record with most three pointers attempted at 71 combined between the two teams. The game was very close for the first 3 quarters. The West led 31-26 after the 1st quarter. The West led 69-65 after the 2nd quarter. The West led 108-104 after the 3rd quarter. No team went up by more than 8 points in the first three quarter at any time. The West took control of the game near the end of the 4th quarter and led by 10 the largest lead of the game with 2:33 left in the game. The East to cut the lead down but failed to complete the comeback.The West won the game by 5 points; 143 to 138. The this was also interesting to watch since there was 7 first time All-Stars. This game was very fun to watch I can't wait for the All-Star game next year in New Orleans, LA.
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