Cavs' James, Irving lead All-Star Game votes

From early returns, it looks like the defending champion Cavaliers are still doing a-OK. After all, no less than LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, respectively,

From early returns, it looks like the defending champion Cavaliers are still doing a-OK.

After all, no less than LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, respectively, are the top two vote-getters in the first count of All-Star Game fan ballots, released by the NBA on Thursday.

James leads all players and Irving leads all guards.

Below is a complete look at the results:

Meanwhile, Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is sixth among all Eastern Conference players and third among Eastern Conference forwards. He appears to be a shoe-in for his first East All-Star bid.

The fans, coaches and players are all voting to determine who starts in the All-Star Game, scheduled for Feb. 19 in New Orleans. Starters will be announced Jan. 17.