Daleo leads East to All-Star Classic win
January 20, 2005 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release
Gary, IN- The last time Chris Daleo coached an All-Star team in 2002, he lost. This time, the result was different, as the Eastern Conference All-Stars edged the Western Conference, 114-110.
Rockford's Marshall Phillips had a strong showing in his first All-Star appearance, scoring 16 points. Phillips was also the leading rebounder for the East, hauling down nine boards in the game. Stais Boseman also helped the cause, scoring seven points, three assists, and six rebounds for the Eastern Conference. The leading scorer for the Eastern Conference was Gary's David Graves, who scored 20 points, including 3-of-5 from behind the arc.
"It's good to get a win no matter what the venue. It was a great atmosphere, the Gary Steelheads rolled out the red carpet and really ran a classy show. This experience for fans, players, and CBA personnel, is what All-Star game showcases are all about," says victorious All-Star Coach Chris Daleo. Idaho's Sam Clancy walked away with the MVP award, with 25 points and 17 rebounds in the Western Conference's loss.
The Rockford Lightning board a plane to head out to Yakima to start the second half of the season for back-to-back contests. Friday and Saturday night, the Bolts square off against the SunKings, both games start at 9:05 p.m. Central Time. Rockford does not return to the MetroCentre until Tuesday, January 25th, when they host Eastern Conference rival Great Lakes. Like all weekday games, all kids tickets will be half-price. Enjoy a performance by the Stephen Mack Middle School Dance Team at halftime of the game. Tip off is slated for 7:05 p.m, for tickets, call the MetroCentre box office at 815-968-5222.
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