UNCASVILLE, CONN. – JULY 25, 2015 – New York Liberty center Tina Charles helped lead the Eastern Conference All-Stars against the West in the Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star 2015 on Saturday afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena, but the West ultimately prevailed 117-112 with Maya Moore from the Minnesota Lynx taking MVP honors.

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Charles made a strong early case for MVP herself, scoring 13 points to lead all scorers in the first half of the game, as the East took a 59-58 lead into the half.

For Charles, it was her fourth-straight All-Star Appearance (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) and the second time she was voted in as a starter by the fans.

The action packed day included team photos, warming up with fans, game action and signing autographs for kids after the game, check out the play-by-play.

The East and West players met in the Mohegan Sun Hotel lobby before being escorted to the arena.

.@tinacharles31 & the @WNBA East All-Stars are ready to head down to @MoheganSunAren1 #RepresentingNYC #TCinCT pic.twitter.com/6vhVJpuZ8e

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 25, 2015

Both teams posed for group photos on the court before warmups and media availability began.

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Tina made sure to sign autographs for some fans during warmups, including one young fan rocking a #31 Liberty jersey!

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Tina said one of her favorite parts of All-Star weekend is the camaraderie between all of the players. She enjoyed a funny moment with Marissa Coleman from the Indiana Fever and Danielle Robinson from the San Antonio Stars during pre-game shoot around.

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The players were sure to have a little bit of fun during pre-game introductions, Tina and Brittney Griner were announced as starters opposite one another and got into #NationalDanceDay out at center court!

.@tinacharles31 and @brittneygriner celebrating #NationalDanceDay during @WNBA All-Star warmups! pic.twitter.com/ODjhnS9DCT

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 25, 2015

In the first quarter Tina had a great time cheering on her teammates, here she gets really into a 3-point shot from Alex Bently.

.@tinacharles31 really getting into cheering on her @WNBA East teammates! The East leading 34-24 in the 1Q. pic.twitter.com/vsr8KWDCBs

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 25, 2015

Tina led all scorers with 13 first-half points, as she drives to the rim during the first half of play.

.@tinacharles31 scored 13 points in the first half as the @WNBA East leads the West 59-58 in the All-Star Game! pic.twitter.com/PueCR0x5BG

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 25, 2015

After the game all of the players were sure to thank the fans in attendance, signing autographs, throwing out t-shirts and other souvenirs. Tina was sure to make sure to help out all of the kids she could.

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She talked with MSG Networks before and after the game about what it means to be voted an All-Star starter and what she enjoyed most about the game.