The inside of the Toyota Center hours prior to tip-off of the 62nd NBA All-Star game on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. The arena crew make the last preparations as spectators start to fill the arena. Gregg Popovich (left) and Erik Spoelstra (right) were selected as the West and East head coach, respectively.
When was the 2012 NBA All-Star Game played?
This game was the 62nd edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 2012–13 NBA season. The Houston Rockets were awarded the All-Star Game in an announcement by commissioner David Stern on February 8, 2012. This was the third time that Houston had hosted the All-Star Game;
When did the Rockets host the NBA All-Star Game?
The Houston Rockets were awarded the All-Star Game in an announcement by commissioner David Stern on February 8, 2012. This was the third time that Houston had hosted the All-Star Game; the city had previously hosted the event in 1989 at the Astrodome and 2006 at the Toyota Center. The West won the game 143–138,…
Who received the most votes for NBA All-Star votes?
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers received the most overall votes at 1,591,437. Starting this season, NBA All-Star Saturday Night events became contests between the Eastern and Western Conferences.
How many players are in the 2013 NBA 3-point contest?
Note: 2013 Three-Point Contest had six players as usual, but divided three players of each conference into East and West. Spectators inside the Toyota Center await the start of the NBA Slam Dunk contest on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.
Who are the Eastern Conference reserves for the NBA All-Star Game?
The Eastern Conference reserves included six first-time selections: Tyson Chandler, Paul George, Jrue Holiday, Kyrie Irving, Brook Lopez, and Joakim Noah. The Boston Celtics sent two players to start in the All-Star Game for the first time since 1984, when Larry Bird and Robert Parish started for the East.
When does the 2013 NBA free agency start?
Free agency negotiation starts on July 1, 2013, with players being able to sign starting July 10, after the July moratorium ends. The following players, who last played for an NBA team in 2012–13, are scheduled to become free agents. All players will be unrestricted free agents unless indicated otherwise.
How many players are in the 2013 NBA Skills Challenge?
Note: 2013 Skill Challenge had six players as usual, but divided three players of each conference into East and West. Note: 2013 Three-Point Contest had six players as usual, but divided three players of each conference into East and West.
How many players are in the Dunk Contest 2013?
2013 Slam Dunk Contest increased from four players to six, with three players representing each conference into East and West. The allowable dunk time was shortened from 2:00 to 1:30, but if the player had not finished a dunk within 1:30, he would be given one final attempt.
