On This Date: January 12

Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats blocked 10 shots in a 126-110 win over the New York Knicks.

Ray Allen of the Seattle SuperSonics scored 54 points in a 122-114 win over the Utah Jazz.

David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs blocked 11 shots in a 112-92 win over the Utah Jazz.

Mark Eaton of the Utah Jazz blocked 11 shots in a 115-91 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks scored 53 points in a 125-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Truck Robinson was traded from the New Orleans Jazz to the Phoenix Suns.

The West defeated the East 108-107 in the 21st NBA All-Star Game before 14,378 fans in San Diego, CA.

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers pulled down 35 rebounds in a 133-116 win over the Baltimore Bullets.

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics pulled down 35 rebounds in a 141-125 win over the Cincinnati Royals.

9-time NBA All-Star Dominique Wilkins was born in Paris, France.

1-time NBA All-Star Campy Russell was born in Jackson, Tennessee.