The 11th National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on January 17, 1961, in Syracuse, New York. The coaches were Red Auerbach for the East, and Paul Seymour for the West. Eastern Conference Western Conference Score by Periods Halftime— West, 84-62 Third Quarter— West, 115-97 Officials: Norm Drucker and Richie Powers Attendance: 8,016. References National Basketball Association All-Star Game All-Star January 1961 sports events in the United States 1961 in sports in New York (state) Basketball competitions in Syracuse, New York