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NBA All-Star game last held in Houston in 1989

ESPN.com news services

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Houston Rockets: Houston was awarded the 2006 NBA All-Star game on Tuesday, the second time the city will host the league's midseason event. Commissioner David Stern made the announcement with Rockets owner Leslie Alexander and Houston Mayor Bill White at the Toyota Center, home of the Rockets and site of the Feb. 19 game. "Houston has distinguished itself as a sports center," Stern said. "A number of events have been held here, and held here in fine fashion." The city has already ...

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