Large All-Star crowds prompt Galleria to close

A crowd at the Houston Galleria on Saturday night. (Todd Spoth) A crowd at the Houston Galleria on Saturday night. (Todd Spoth) Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Large All-Star crowds prompt Galleria to close 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Extremely large crowds at the Galleria for NBA All-Star festivities prompted officials to close the mall early Saturday night.

The Galleria reached its legal capacity around 8:15 p.m. and began clearing out crowds, according to mall officials.

"At no time was there a riot or a disturbance," Houston Police Department spokesman Victor Senties said. "At no time did anyone get unruly."

Officers with an HPD special response team were on hand. Police and mall officials blocked entrances to the Galleria Saturday night.

"As always, our primary concern is for the safety and well being for our shoppers and mall employees," Galleria officials said in a statement.

The mall plans to reopen at 11 a.m. Sunday.