SAN JOSE -- Smokey Talisker became just the third player in MBA history to win All Star Game MVP honors in back-to-back seasons as he led the West stars to their seventh win in the last 10 games. The 6-9 forward from Seattle registered a triple-double in the victory, scoring 16, grabbing 5 rebounds and registering 5 assists. He also added 3 blocked shots.
He joins Cappy Gambol and Uncle Bob Masterson as the only players to win back to back MVP awards in the star contest.
Second-year forward Art Vandelay from Milwaukee led everyone in scoring with 21 but could not stop Talisker from tearing it up.
The East still leads the series 22-13.
Next Up: Chicago (5-0) at Philadelphia (3-2).
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