West vs East Match Player Stats

The basketball match West vs East is the 1958 NBA All-Star Game, which took place on January 22, 1958. This was the eighth annual NBA All-Star Game and was held at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri.

Here’s a summary of the event:

Western Conference vs. Eastern Conference – 1958 NBA All-Star Game

• Date: January 22, 1958
• Location: Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri

Game Summary:

• Final Score:
  • West: 130
  • East: 118

Key Highlights:

• Most Valuable Player (MVP): Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks was named the MVP of the game. Pettit, playing in front of his home crowd, had an outstanding performance, scoring 28 points and grabbing 26 rebounds.
• Top Scorers:
  • West: Bob Pettit led the Western Conference with 28 points, followed by George Yardley with 20 points.
  • East: Bill Sharman scored 26 points for the Eastern Conference, while Dolph Schayes added 22 points.
• Notable Players:
  • The game featured many basketball legends, including Bill Russell, who scored 10 points and grabbed 19 rebounds for the East, and Elgin Baylor, who contributed 15 points for the West.

Game Details:

• The Western Conference team, coached by Alex Hannum of the St. Louis Hawks, took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game. The Eastern Conference team, coached by Red Auerbach of the Boston Celtics, tried to close the gap but couldn’t overcome the West’s dominant performance.
• The West’s victory was marked by strong teamwork and excellent play from their star players, particularly Bob Pettit, whose performance was pivotal in securing the win.

The 1958 NBA All-Star Game is remembered for its high-scoring and competitive nature, as well as for Bob Pettit’s standout performance, which earned him the MVP award and solidified his status as one of the league’s premier players.

West vs East Match Player Stats

East NBA All Stars East

West NBA All-Stars West