The Eastern Division held an 84–82 edge with only seconds remaining in the game. Then, George Mikan of the Lakers was fouled. Mikan proceeded to make both foul shots, which sent the game into overtime.
In the extra period, Eastern Division's Bob Cousy scored 10 points to secure a 98–93 victory. The Western Division's Jim Pollard, the game's high scorer with 23 points, had been named game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in a vote taken before regulation time had run out. However, another ballot was taken and Cousy was finally named the game MVP.
The All-Star Game, despite going into overtime, was the last All-Star Game in which neither side reached 100 points.[1]
^Jack Molinas was suspended and ultimately banned from the NBA for life after 32 games into his playing career for betting on games while playing college basketball at Columbia University.
