2000 WNBA All-Star Game

The 2000 WNBA All-Star Game was played on July 17, 2000, at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. This was the 2nd annual WNBA All-Star Game.

2000 WNBA All-Star Game
12 Total
East 3328 61
West 4033 73
DateJuly 17, 2000
ArenaAmerica West Arena
CityPhoenix, Arizona
MVPTina Thompson
Attendance17,717
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The West defeated the East, 73–61, and Tina Thompson was named the All-Star Game MVP after recording 13 points and 11 rebounds.[1]

The All-Star Game

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Rosters

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  • 1 Injured
  • 2 Starting in place of injured player
July 17
7:00 p.m.
Eastern Conference 61, Western Conference 73
Pts: Phillips, McWilliams 10
Rebs: Phillips, McWilliams 9
Asts: Teresa Weatherspoon 3
Pts: Lisa Leslie 16
Rebs: Tina Thompson 11
Asts: Ticha Penicheiro 4
America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 17,717
Referees: Barb Smith, Lisa Mattingly, Bill Stokes

Coaches

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The coach for the Western Conference was Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor. The coach for the Eastern Conference was New York Liberty coach Richie Adubato.

References

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  1. ^ "West Shines In WNBA All-Star". CBS News. July 18, 2000. Retrieved February 20, 2024.