1978 NBA All-Star Game
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1978 NBA All-Star Game

The 1978 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game played on February 5, 1978, at the Omni Coliseum in Atlanta, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. This was the first All-Star Game held in Atlanta and the fourth hosted by the Hawks, following the 1958, 1962, and 1965 games held in St. Louis.

Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers led the All-Star voting. The East won the game 133–125. The MVP of the game was Buffalo Braves' Randy Smith, who scored a game-high 27 points for the East. The game was officiated by Jake O'Donnell and Jim Capers.

Billy Cunningham, head coach of the Eastern Conference leader Philadelphia 76ers, qualified as the head coach of the Eastern All-Stars. Jack Ramsay, head coach of the Western Conference leader Portland Trail Blazers, qualified as the head coach of the Western All-Stars.

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