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How many times has an All Star team exceeded 200 points?
Before the NBA All-Star game in Indianapolis, no team had ever scored more than 186 points. The Detroit Pistons achieved this record feat 41 years ago.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was a high-scoring game, with the Eastern All-Stars defeating the West 211-186. The game was notable for its lack of defensive intensity and high-scoring plays. Karl-Anthony Towns, from the Minnesota Timberwolves, led all scorers with 50 points, but his efforts were not enough to secure a win for the West.
Damian Lillard, from the Portland Trail Blazers, led the Eastern team with 39 points and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Jaylen Brown, from the Boston Celtics, added 36 points to the Eastern All-Stars’ total, while Tyrese Haliburton, a rookie from the Indiana Pacers, scored 32 points and was hailed as a hometown hero.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game was a record-breaking event. It holds the record for the highest-scoring NBA All-Star Game in history, with both teams combining for a total of 397 points. The Eastern All-Stars also set a new record for the most points scored by a team in an All-Star Game, with a total of 211 points. This was the first time a team scored over 200 points in the history of the NBA All-Star Game. The Western All-Stars also set a new record for the most points scored by a losing team, with a total of 186 points.