1988-89 CBA All-Star Game


1988-89 CBA All-Star Game
CBA All-Stars Rockford Lightning
97 103
DateDecember 31, 1988
VenueRockford Metrocenter, Rockford
MVPDwayne McClain
Attendance6,572

The 1988-89 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game was the 27th All-Star Game organised by the league since its inception in 1949 and the 9th under the name of CBA. It was held at the Rockford Metrocenter in Rockford, Illinois on December 31, 1988, in front of 6,572 spectators. The hosts Rockford Lightning defeated the CBA All-Stars 103–97.[1][2]

Dwayne McClain of Rockford Lightning was named the MVP.

The CBA All-Stars were selected by the league's twelve coaches, including at least one representative from each team, excluding the hosts, Rockford Lightning.

George Karl was elected to coach the CBA All-Stars

The 1988-89 CBA All-Star Game

The Rockford Metrocenter in 2024

Slun-dunk contest

Daren Queenan of Charleston Gunners was the winner.

The Game

Dwayne McClain of the Rockford Lightning was the top scorer of the match with 21pts for the CBA All-Stars.[3][4]

All-Star Teams

Rosters

Result

Team 1 Score Team 2
Rockford Lightning 103- 97 CBA All-Stars

Awards

MVP Topscorer Slam-Dunk champion
United States Dwayne McClain United States Dwayne McClain United States Jamie Waller

See also

References

  1. ^ "Pro Basketball". upi.com. December 27, 1988.
  2. ^ "Sports Digest". upi.com. December 26, 1988.
  3. ^ 1987-88 1988-89 Rockford Lightning Roster - statscrew.com
  4. ^ 1988-89 Rockford Lightning Statistics - statscrew.com
  5. ^ [https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/187837/simms-anthony Anthony Simms - proballers.com]

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