Battle of Backbone Mountain

The 34th National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on January 29, 1984, at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. The East All-Stars defeated the West All-Stars. 154–145. Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons was named the MVP of the game. As of 2024, this is the most recent NBA All-Star Game played during the month of January.

Rosters

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Score by quarter

Score by Periods: 1 2 3 4 OT Final
East 32 30 37 33 22 154
West 40 36 31 25 13 145
  • Halftime— West, 76-62
  • Third Quarter— West, 107-99

Slam Dunk Contest

Larry Nance of the Phoenix Suns won the first NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

NBA All-Star Legends Game

1984 also saw the return of the Legends Game after a 20-year absence.