2008 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. A total of 17 celebrities took part in the game. The game was marked by a surprise appearance by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens in the middle of the second quarter, where he joined and played with the New Orleans team. Owens scored 18 points including a dunk. He also became the MVP of the game, after helping his team which was down by as much as 10 before he came but ended up winning, 51-50. ESPN analyst Ric Bucher was the commissioner for the game.
| February 15, 2008 | Recap | Team New Orleans 51, Team Hornets 50 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana | |||
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