UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Maya Moore has always enjoyed playing in Connecticut. She put on another show in the state at the league’s All-Star Game.

Moore scored a record 30 points to lead the West to a 117-112 victory over the East on Saturday. She had eight straight points in the final 2 minutes to turn a one-point deficit into a 113-106 advantage for the West. After a basket by the East cut it to a four-point game, the Minnesota forward hit another deep 3-pointer to seal the victory.

“It was a blast of a game, those are moments that are fun for us,” said Moore, who starred at UConn and led the Huskies to an NCAA-record 90 straight wins and two national championships. “The game’s on the line, one-point game, let’s go out and play, see who wins.”

Western Conference coach Sandy Brondello, who has seen Moore put on dazzling displays from the opposite bench was happy to have Moore close out the game for her team this time.

“It was great to have that opportunity to coach her,” Brondello said. “She’s an amazing athlete. She’s special in crunch time. We’ve all seen her do that in her career college and the pro leagues. She knows how to put the ball in the hole.”

Moore, who was honored as the game’s MVP, surpassed Shoni Schimmel’s 29 points in last year’s overtime game.

By Doug Feinberg

AP Basketball Writer