Charlotte Bobcats clinch playoff spot with 104-103 win over New Orleans Hornets
by David A. Arnott on Apr 7, 2010 10:33 PM EDT
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PrintThe Charlotte Bobcats' first-ever playoff-clinching win didn't go as planned. The Cats opened up a 26 point lead on the New Orleans Hornets, and then gave it all back in the third quarter, leading to a tense, back and forth, final period. The Cats ended up winning, 104-103, thanks to a clutch three from D.J. Augustin with 15 seconds remaining, and, paired with the Raptors' loss to the Celtics, that put the Cats into the playoffs.
The worst you can say about tonight is the huge lead they lost to a middling Hornets squad does not inspire confidence heading into the postseason. Be happy for the playoffs. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to play for seeding.
Marcus Thornton torched the Bobcats much of the night, ending up with 36 points. Darren Collison had yet another productive night both scoring and distributing, scoring 24 points on 13 attempts and dishing 9 assists.
Game thread comments, lowlights, and highlights after the jump.
GAME THREAD COMMENTS
(Both after Augustin's three...)
Ft.Mill Bobcat -- Whoops, I just woke up the kids.
Julius Coxswain -- ICE COLD FATALITY... I hope.
BAD
-- It's obvious to everyone but Bobcats brass, apparently, that Larry Hughes has no place in an NBA rotation. Seriously, I'd love to know what they see in him other than "he's been in the league a long time". Tonight, he shot 2-8 from the field for 6 points in his 24 minutes. (24!) Oh, yes. And 0 assists.
-- The Cats turned it over 22 times. That's awful.
-- Gerald Wallace had, one of his worst games of the year, with 8 points on 2-6 shooting, only 6 rebounds, and 4 turnovers.
GOOD
-- Tyson Chandler put up 16 points on 9 attempts, with 10 rebounds. This is the peak performer we'd dreamed of seeing.
-- Stephen Jackson is a volume shooter. We get it. The shtick isn't quite stale, yet, though, and I think it's because he's still making good on his shots enough that there hasn't been an uprising. It'll happen eventually. Just like with Golden State. Until then, enjoy nights like this, with 29 points on 18 attempts.
-- Augustin had yet another excellent game, hitting the aforementioned clutch three, and ending up with 14 points on 5-7 shooting.
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WIN MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcTttSnKPSo
GO BOBCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Win Dance (Beatties Ford Road Style)
"I could never be a thug, they don't dress this well." - Malice
by Julius Coxswain on Apr 7, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
How did you get video of me?
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This is so great.
"Rufus On Fire":http://www.rufusonfire.com/ - where even the haters get a little love...or get dunked on by Gerald Wallace. Either one.
A fine dance to go with the win music...
Now what do we drink with that?
by Ft.Mill Bobcat on Apr 8, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Poppin' Bottles
I think this was what the Cats did at halftime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K6MoWuAXjQ
Get your tickets!
http://www.stubhub.com/charlotte-bobcats-playoff-tickets/
I’ll be there on the 17th in 225 L!
First ever playoff home game!
Game will not be on the 17th
The 17th is the start of the playoffs and the Bobcats first two playoff games will be on the road which means their first home playoff game will not be until Wednesday or Thursday of the next week probably.
Damn David, that was a fast-ass recap
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
A “secret” learned in college journalism: Write your recaps during the game and structure it such that you can make quick revisions as the story changes.
by David A. Arnott on Apr 8, 2010 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Augustin had a good shooting night,
But I can’t say that he had an excellent game. He got burned by DC time and time again, and he had trouble running the floor from time to time.
But then again, all is forgiven when you hit big shots like he did. Good game.
He will probably continue to be a defensive liability
I think it’s something we need to get used to in order to maintain our sanity. If Felton leaves, the opposing PGs will average 20 and 9 almost every night.
But we can cross that bridge later. Tonight is about celebrating a winning season and a playoff birth.
"I could never be a thug, they don't dress this well." - Malice
by Julius Coxswain on Apr 7, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
What are the Cats record when they score 100+ points?
Not sure on the exact statistics but I’m sure it is excellent.
Including tonight's game
There have been 28 times when the Bobcats have scored 100 and they are 25-3…pretty damn good.
He dislocated his thumb last night and sat out tonight.
by Charlotte Bobcat on Apr 7, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
How happy is everyone that we signed Larry Hughes?
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I don't know who you are, but you're making a lovely addition to the comments.
Blogging at Ridiculous Upside, where my terrible writing meets people's eyes.
it's like an asian coxswain
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
Please never stop doing this.
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by Aisander D on Apr 8, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am. He'll pay off more in the playoffs when his added depth will really factor in.
by Charlotte Bobcat on Apr 7, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
are you talking about
Hughes or the asian hobo?
I'd say Aznhobo
he’s already had more contribution
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
I'm not sure aznhobo is a "he"
Which means I’m going to start wearing pants when I come to RoF.
She's a she
We will need to watch our off-color comments next game
by Ft.Mill Bobcat on Apr 8, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I must have missed that! Neat
A new experience for RoF?
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
I always watch them. They're the best part!
I too welcome “hobo” to both the site and the threads. If she is the slightest bit offended by anything anyone posts, she need only ask that it be toned down a bit and I’m sure we’ll be happy to oblige. The contribution made in just the first night was impressive indeed.
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 8, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, I thought the hot Asian Avatar was you
I think I will add the orange Boobcats as my avatar to compete.
by Ft.Mill Bobcat on Apr 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn it everyone keeps yanking my chain!
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
Male or female
Please keep up the sexy Korean chick GIFs.
And I’m happy to an ounce that I’m typing this message sans pants!
Like I said in the thread...
I thought your first one was an animated gift from the Japanese Game Show “Hai Majiday” (sp?)
It’s still good to have you on board and jumping into the fun of the gameday threads with both feet.
I hope you join in tonight as well.
I had thought you were a dude from the beginning but when everyone else tagged you as female I started to wonder.
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 9, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I need to brush up on my south Korean celebs
We can now continue offending.
by Ft.Mill Bobcat on Apr 8, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
No shirt, no shoes, no pants, no underwear......still welcome!
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The illusions are all shattered.
All season long I’ve been imagining us all sitting in formal attire, wearing suits and tuxes that would make Pat Riley weep in envy and sipping Dom as we type on our porcelin keyboards.
I figured I was the only one sitting in my pajama bottoms and sucking down Cokes out of a plastic cup.
Geez, next I’ll find out I’m not the only one burping, farting, and scratching myself between game comments.
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 9, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to believe in the butterfly effect
if we didn’t pick up hughes, it would’ve greatly altered our future, possibly leading us to miss a playoff spot.
just trying to stay positive.
Hughes already cost us 2 wins and almost cost us a 3rd last night
by Ft.Mill Bobcat on Apr 8, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
no way those losses are hughes fault
the only reason we were still in the game vs chicago was because he hit back to back threes. Yeah, he missed towards the end of the game but we wouldnt have been in that position if it werent for him.
You all should learn to trust LB. He is slightly insane but it usually ends up working.
he also missed 4 shots (5 if you count a half-court heave at the buzzer) in the 1st half
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
Look y'all
Graham has proved his worth to the club and in so doing left a void. Chandler came back and has played some of the best ball of his career and that made the void bigger.
We have to have SOMEONE to shower with disgust and disdain.
Hughes will do for now and to hell with the facts. He’s the easiest target and the new kid in school. It’s his turn to be stuffed in the gym locker a few times.
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 9, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Larry Hughes is too expensive and not worth to be a 6th man.. We will be ok with Graham and Henderson.
$160,244 is too much?
pretty damn cheap to me
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
Thats a good price
LB just needs to find Hughes something better to do. Like being an usher, wearing the Rufus costume, or painting LB’s house. He’s not cut out to be on the court any more. In 10 games, he has shot 26.1% and averaged 1.1 turnovers a game. Maybe he was once an great player and only sucks for us. Not exactly. His career shooting is 40.7%.
by Ft.Mill Bobcat on Apr 8, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget the free laundry service for his towels and unis.
That adds a solid $11 a week!
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 9, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Ray made love to pressure!
Ray hit two big free throws. Thornton came down and hit a three so Ray needed to make both of those.
God that photo of Gerald and Jax is so full of win
Makes me smile every time I see it
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
I am gonna try my best to be at every home playoff game. Screw work, life, and other responsibilities. Its playoff time!!!!!!! I know I can count on you guys to get loud with me in the playoffs and when we win, I hope I can count on the city of Charlotte to celebrate with me.
Tyson Chandler is beasting! please stay healthy and I dont miss Okafor that much.
DJ is getting closer and closer to the end of his sophmore slump.
bobcats is showing the character of a true playoff team
I believe that this team is ready to handle the pressure of playoff games.. I think we can give less minutes now to G force and captain Jack.
Congratulation guys.. Lets go Bobcats..
Congrats guys
Congrats on making it to the Eastern Conference Elite 8.
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by Atma Brother ONE on Apr 8, 2010 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
Yo dude I got that booger for ya. You're welcome
http://sonicsgate.org/movie/index.php?hd=0
F*** Clay Bennett. And Charlotte thinks George Shinn is a douchebag.
I wonder how long it'll be before that booger is on E-bay as the first Bobcats "playoff snot"
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 8, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
A Genuine Stephen Jackson Charlotte Bobcat Playoff Booger
I’ll offer $3 to start of the bidding
by Ft.Mill Bobcat on Apr 8, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Playoff strategy
Honestly, with 4 games remaining and Heat and the Bucks with 2 wins ahead of us, I’d rather see the Bobcats face the Cav over Magic. It’d be really hard to make that push for 6th or 5th seed, so what do we do? Let Jax and GWall rest and let Hendo play the rest of the games?
Congrats on making the playoffs, nice to see jack on a good team again
The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience.
Thanks dubz.
You are welcome to the playoff threads as an honorary ROF Bobcats lover. Feel free to stop by and join in. We won’t tell anyone over at the Warriors SBNation blog – promise.
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 8, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol I might actually
I need to come root for Jack, and my dream Warrior Wallace. Thanks for the invite :D
The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience.
So the morning after the win...
I’m still so freaking happy.
"Rufus On Fire":www.rufusonfire.com, where even the haters get a little love...or get dunked on by Gerald Wallace. Either one.
Lets just hope the 'Cats can keep it up.
"Rufus On Fire":http://www.rufusonfire.com, where even the haters get a little love...or get dunked on by Gerald Wallace. Either one.
txt from my best friend about four seconds after the game
how many playoff tix u want?
my reply…
all of em
Wallace was clearly injured
at times it looked like he could barely move his left shoulder. Even after halftime he looked stiff.
So I suppose we can give him a break for his bad game, considering he had to get two of his rebounds with one hand!
Although, that still doesn’t explain why Larry Hughes played so many minutes.
Exciting times
It’s put up or shut up time now Charlotte. It would be nice to see the city and the state finally get behind the team and put some asses in the seats. The whole ‘I don’t go to games because the team is terrible’ excuse doesn’t work any more.
GO CATS!
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I also blog the Panthers at www.realbitsofpanthers.com
The joint's been packed lately in anticipation.
Tickets are getting hard to find come gameday.
The playoff tickets are going to sell better than ice cream in hell.
by Ourdaywillcome on Apr 8, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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