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NBA-Relentless LeBron reaping rewards of intense work ethic

By Simon Evans MIAMI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul hailed LeBron James as "almost unguardable" after the Miami star posted a fourth straight 30-point performance in the Heat's convincing 111-89 win on Friday. James' feat equalled the franchise record with only team mate Dwyane Wade having made four such productive displays in succession, and his 30 points came from just three quarters of action and nine-of-11 shooting.

NBA: Heat's Spoelstra gets nod as East All-Star coach

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will guide the Eastern Conference squad in the 62nd NBA All-Star Game thanks to the reigning NBA champions' 100-85 victory on Sunday at Toronto. The victory kept the Heat, 30-14, atop the East after Sunday's games, which put Spoelstra, in his fifth season as Miami's coach, in position to coach in the annual matchup of elite talent for the first time in his career. The East and West stars will meet on February 17 at Houston, Texas.
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