This is the first time that the city of New Orleans held an All-Star Game, and it is also the first time that the city's stadium held a professional sports competition after suffering from Hurricane Katerina in 2005. In the end, the Eastern All-Stars defeated the Western All-Star

James was elected MVP

  Good Ball Sports News: 2008 All-Star Game was held on February 17, 2008 at the New Orleans Hornets' home court of Louisiana . This is the 57th All-Star Game in NBA history. This is the first time that the city of New Orleans held an All-Star Game, and it is also the first time that the city's stadium held a professional sports competition after suffering from Hurricane Katerina in 2005. In the end, Eastern All-Star defeated Western All-Star Game 134-128. At the post-match MVP awards, Eastern All-Star striker LeBron James Little Emperor almost won a triple-double and won the All-Star MVP award, and was elected as an MVP for the second time in his career. Garnett is the top vote with 2,399,148 votes.

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Eastern All-Star Lineup

 Eastern Starting: Jason Kidd, Dwyane Wade , LeBron James, Kevin Garnett , Dwight Howard

  Substitutes: Ray Allen, Changcy Billups , Caron Butler , Chris Bosh , Richard Hamilton , Antoine Jamison , Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce , Rashid Wallace

Eastern head coach: Doc Rivers) Boston Celtics


Western All-Stars

Western Starter: Allen Iverson , Kobe Bryant , Cameron Anthony , Tim Duncan , Yao Ming

    Substitutes: Carlos Boozer , Steve Nash , Dirk Nowitzki , Chris Paul, Brandon Roy , Amare Stoudemire , David West

    Western Head Coach: Byron Scott 4 New Orleans Hornets