1991 CBA All-Star Game

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The 1991 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game was the 29th All-Star Game organised by CBA since its inception in 1949. It was held at the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 19, 1991, in front of 4,637 spectators. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 120–116.[1]

DateJanuary 19, 1991
Attendance4,637
Quick facts American Conference, National Conference ...
1991 CBA All-Star Game
American Conference National Conference
116 120
DateJanuary 19, 1991
VenueFive Seasons Center, Cedar Rapids
MVPVincent Askew
Attendance4,637
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Vincent Askew was named the MVP. The game was televised by ESPN.

It was the first appearance of coach George Karl of Albany Patroons (and former of Real Madrid).

The 1991 CBA All-Star Game events

The Five Seasons Center

CBA Long Distance Shootout

Everette Stephens of Rockford Lightning was the winner. He defeated Leon Wood in the final by 36–21.

Slum-dunk

This year the contest was not held.

One-on-One challenge

The contestants played in a knock-out format aiming to reach first 21 pts in 7-minute matches (it would end automatically if a player hit 21). The shot-clock was set 10 at seconds.

The players participated were: Anthony Frederick (played in the 1987 CBA All-Star Game),[2] Todd Mitchell, Derrick Taylor, Peter Thibeaux, Richard Morton, Mario Elie, Vincent Askew and Stephen Thompson.

Mario Elie was the winner. He defeated Stephen Thompson and won the One on one title.[3]

The Game

The match was decided at the very end. The American Conference, wasted an opportunity to equalize at four seconds before the end, when Everette Stephens won a foul, but he missed 2 of 3 free throws. Then, Albany Patroons player Mario Elie, who overall scored 22 pts, added two free throws and he finally gave the National Conference the victory.

Tharon Mayes had 13 points for the National Conference.

All-Star teams

Rosters

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Awards

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MVP Topscorer Slam-dunk champion Long Distance Shootout Winner One-on-One champion
United States Vincent AskewUnited States Mario Elie-United States Everette StephensUnited States Mario Elie
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Result

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Team 1 Score Team 2
National Conference120 - 116American Conference
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Former NBA players

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