The first NBA All-Star Game was played on March 2, 1951. It took place at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This inaugural game featured some of the greatest basketball players of the time, including George Mikan, Bob Cousy, and Ed Macauley. The East team defeated the West team with a final score of 111-94. The NBA All-Star Game has since become an annual event that showcases the league's top talent and has grown into a significant part of the NBA's calendar.