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1965 NBA All-Star recap

Jerry Lucas was named MVP of the 1965 All-Star Game after scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for the East.

From NBA.com Staff

September 13, 2021 12:53 PM

EAST 124, WEST 123, at St. Louis Arena

ATTENDANCE: 16,713

MVP: Jerry Lucas, Cincinnati Royals

After trailing all night, the West made a furious push in the fourth quarter to try and win the 1965 All-Star Game. It proved to be too little, too late, though, as the East held on for a 124-123 win at St. Louis Arena. Royals guard Jerry Lucas shot 12-for-19 and finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds en route to winning the All-Star Game MVP award.

Oscar Robertson (28 points, six rebounds, eight assists) and Bill Russell (17 points, 13 rebounds) helped carry the load for the East. Bob Pettit (13 points, 12 rebounds), Wilt Chamberlain (20 points, 16 rebounds) and Gus Johnson (25 points) did the heavy lifting for the West. Future Hall of Famers Willis Reed (the 1965 Rookie of the Year), Johnson and Nate Thurmond all made their All-Star debuts in this game.

Bob Pettit, a four time All-Star Game MVP and two-time NBA MVP, wrapped up his All-Star career at this game. Pettit finished with the third-most field goals (193), free throws made (62) and the second-most rebounds (178) in All-Star Game history. His 27 rebounds in the 1962 All-Star Game stands as the all-time single-game record in that category.