NBA Without star player LeBron James have the Los Angeles Lakers once again defeat ago, the seventh in the last eight duels. The Detroit Pistons were 111-97 clearly too strong for the Lakers, who are threatening the play-offs to miss.

Coach Luke Walton had decided James to save up for the decisive duels that are yet to come. The star was there earlier this season for quite a while now due to a liesblessure and is still not 100 percent fit. When the Pistons came to Langston Galloway, on the bank began, to the highest score: 23 points. JaVale McGee was the most productive Laker with 20 points.

The Milwaukee Bucks won after a successful catching up is still in Miami Heat. Halfway looked at the visitors from a 62-42 deficit. The frontrunner in the Eastern Conference showed the contest – thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo – tilt to 113-98. The Greek player was good for 33 points, sixteen rebounds and nine assists. With the 41 points in tow in the 108-102 victory against Phoenix.