Bobcats lose 15th straight
February 14, 2012 16:16:21 UK
The Charlotte Bobcats fell to 3-25 on the year with a 98-89 home defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.
It was the 15th consecutive loss for Charlotte who have not won in a month since beating the Golden State Warriors in the middle of January.
Lou Williams came off the bench to lead the 76ers with a game-high 23 points as Philadelphia moved four games ahead of the Boston Celtics in the Atlantic division standings.
Fellow Eastern Conference division leaders the Miami Heat went into the Bradley Center in Milwaukee and easily defeated the Bucks 114-96.
LeBron James had 35 points and 16-of-21 from the field as the Heat shot close to 52% on the night.
The Orlando Magic remains four games behind the Heat after their 102-89 victory against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.
Dwight Howard had a quiet night with just 11 points and seven rebounds, but the Magic had six players in double figures, including all five starters, for the well rounded win.
The Lakers are 51.00 to be crowned NBA champions this season, with the Celtics 13.00 and the Detroit Pistons 7501.00.
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