The annual all-star game staged at midseason by the National Basketball Association is traditionally little more than a friendly workout for the players. Unfortunately for the West All-Stars last week, somebody forgot to pass the word to Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics.
Starting at center for the East, the baby-faced redhead beat Wilt Chamberlain on the opening tipoff, charged to the basket, gathered in a rebound and popped in the first two points. Moments later he banked in another jump shot. Then he quickly scored on a fast break, stole the ball and...
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