NBA All-Star game in Las Vegas

(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-02-19 15:03

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming stands with guards Allen Iverson (L) of Denver Nuggets and Steve Nash (R) of Phoenix Suns during the opening ceremony of the 2007 NBA All-Star basketball game in Las Vegas February 18, 2007. All three players did not play due to injuries. Kobe Bryant scored 31 points to capture his second MVP award and lead the West to a 153-132 victory over the East in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. [Reuters]