2011 NBA All-Star Game

Eastern Conference -2.5 vs. Western Conference

The best of the professional all-star games takes place under the lights in Los Angeles tonight. The Staples Center plays host to the 60th edition of the NBA All-Star Game. Stars will be abound both on the court as well as in the stands. The players will put on a show that's sure to please Hollywood's finest. Let's take a look at the rosters for each conference and the stats of every player named an All-Star for the 2010-2011 NBA season.

East Starters
G Derrick Rose (Chi) 24.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 8.2 APG
G Dwayne Wade (Mia) 25.4 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 4.3 APG
F LeBron James (Mia) 26.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 7.3 APG
F Amare Stoudamire (NY) 26.1 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.7 APG
C Dwight Howard (Orl) 22.8 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 1.2 APG
East Reserves
G Rajon Rondo (Bos) 10.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 12.2 APG
G Ray Allen (Bos) 17.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.9 APG
G Joe Johnson (Atl) 19.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 5.4 APG
F Paul Pierce (Bos) 18.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.2 APG
F Kevin Garnett (Bos) 14.9 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.4 APG
F Chris Bosh (Mia) 18.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.9 APG
C Al Horford (Atl) 16.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 3.6 APG

West Starters
G Chris Paul (NO) 16.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 9.6 APG
G Kobe Bryant (LAL) 25.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 4.8 APG
F Carmelo Anthony (Den) 25.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.8 APG
F Kevin Durant (OKC) 28.9 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.8 APG
C Tim Duncan (SA) 13.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 2.9 APG
West Reserves
G Deron Williams (Utah) 21.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 9.7 APG
G Russell Westbrook (OKC) 22.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 8.6 APG
G Manu Ginobili (SA) 17.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.9 APG
F Dirk Nowitzki (Dall) 22.7 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.6 APG
F Blake Griffin (LAC) 22.8 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 3.5 APG
F Kevin Love (Minn) 21.1 PPG, 15.5 RPG, 2.4 APG
C Pau Gasol (LAL) 18.8 PPG, 10.4, 3.6 APG

When you are talking about an All-Star game there is obviously tons of talent on each side. From top to bottom I believe that the West has more firepower. The East only has 6 teams represented amongst its players, which means they will be able to play multiple lineups that are very familiar with each other. I'll take the West to win this one though. I think the best bet of the night could be under 272. Only 3 of the last 10 games produced a total higher than 272 and one of those took 2OT to do so.

Prediction - West 128 East 122