Without injured James: Lakers are subject to 76ers

The Lakers conceded a 87: 105 defeat at Philadelphia 76ers and, with now 24 wins and 25 defeats, continues to run in the midfield of the league. James had to fit a knee injury at short notice.

In James' absence, Anthony Davis outline with 31 points and twelve rebounds in the ranks of Lakers, also Russell Westbrook contributed 20 meters. This was not enough for victory. Best player on the edge of the 76ers was Center Joel Embiid with 26 points.

Good news was there for James anyway: The 37-year-old has been appointed for the All-Star Game again and has thus achieved a special brand. The four-time NBA champion moved with now 18 nominations for the traditional selection game between Western and Eastern Conference with the legend Kobe Bryant, who deceased two years ago. With 19 nominations, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also perches at the top.

James becomes the west selection, which is also part of the Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, also lead to the field due to most fans voices. His counterpart in the team from the East is superstar Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star Game rises on February 20 in Cleveland, German professionals are not there.

Warriors win

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors underpinned their role as the title aspirant. Led by Superstar Stephen Curry, the team from San Francisco won against the Minnesota Timbervolves with 124: 115. Curry came to 29 points and also supplied eight rebounds and six assists. Even more strongly presented the Timberwolves Center Karl-Anthony Towns. But also his double-double with 31 points and twelve rebounds could not prevent the defeat.