Clippers and Magic game recaps, the signing of Larry Hughes, Gerald Wallace’s ankle injury, Rick Bonnell and more!

The Heat vs. the Bobcats 3/9/10
The Bobcats had a lead (6-4) with a little over ten minutes in the first quarter. They did not have another lead until until only a little over three minutes (3:33) was left in the game. It took a team effort on defense to pull them back into a game they easily could have lost to Miami. The Heat shot a better field goal percentage, a better free-throw percentage, and had fewer turn-overs but could not stop the Bobcats when they had …

If you had any question how well liked young Stephen Curry is in the Queen City, then that was certainly answered tonight. Returning home to Charlotte as a Golden State Warrior, the rookie received a standing ovation in player introductions and was cheered nearly every time he touched the ball. However, Gerald Wallace, DJ Augustin, and Boris Diaw helped the Charlotte Bobcats ruin his trip home, winning 101-90.

Nights like tonight are when I remind myself why I suffer through losing streaks, ownership issues, bad tv deals, and all the other problems of being a Charlotte Bobcats fan. Being a Bobcats fan means all that, but it also means an annual win or two against the Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers, in front of a packed house sprinkled with fair-weather Kobe-lovers, Ric Flair, Bob Johnson, and MJ himself. Tonight was no different, and Gerald Wallace, Stephen Jackson and crew led the Bobcats to a win, 98-83.

What an eventful 24 hours for Bobcats fans. First, Captain Jack and crew won an exciting, hard fought game over a young Memphis Grizzlies squad 93-89. Then, in the early morning hours we found out that UNC and NBA legend and current co-owner Michael Jordan will become the next controlling owner of the Bobcats, succeeding Robert Johnson.

In a league and on a team historically parched for big men, Nazr Mohammed is showing his worth on offense, defense, and the budget.

Also, notes from pre-deadline trade rumors and All-Star Weekend

I come to you live from….my desk, in my crappy cube….in Charlotte, NC.  How I wish I were in Dallas this weekend!  As Bobcats Fans, we finally have something to get behind.  This is the first time we’ve had anyone in any of the marquee events.  Sure the Rookie/Soph challenge or whatever that dunkfest on Friday night is called, has been a place to showcase some of the talent currently residing in Charlotte but it’s attended by kids, not even paying adults.  Still counts I guess.
Gerald Wallace agreed to the …

What a strange game.
The first half of the game was relatively even, but in the 3rd quarter things became amazing.
The third was complete domination by the Bobcats, in fact it looked a little like this pic.
In that quarter they outscored the Kings 34-13 behind some of the most stifling defense and amazing offense that we’ve seen from the Bobcats all season.
Rick Bonnell’s take on the 3rd
After the third quarter, anything seemed possible. Coach Larry Brown, hardly one to throw false praise at his team, said that might have been the …

The last time a star Warrior was traded to Charlotte for almost nothing and returned to Oracle Arena in Oakland, he was given a hero’s welcome. This time, the Warrior fans had little love for their former swingman. But in the end, it didn’t matter. Captain Jack came to play, as did his First Mate and the rest of his Crew.

The Bobcats coughed up a 16 point comeback to lose in overtime, 106-95

Wow, that 3rd and 4th quarter was uncomfortable, I mean really REALLY uncomfortable. Through quarters 1 and 2, we looked like the same Bobcats team that stepped on the court during this last 10 game stretch. Were taking good shots, grabbing  most of the boards and most importantly we were playing the same hellacious defense that we as Bobcats fans have come to know and appreciate. Then it happened… Well not necessarily it, more like who. The who was Tyreke Evans, In most recaps win or lose I enjoy harassing …

Shannon Brown, Nate Robinson, DeMar Derozan and Eric Gordon will be competing for the runner-up spot in the Gerald Wallace Invitational ( also know as the 2010 NBA Dunk Contest ).
Gerald has been throwing it down on peoples heads for years and he absolutely still has the hops, just ask Lebron.

Need further evidence? Sit back and enjoy the magic of Youtube.

So Shannon, Demar, Nate, Eric… Don’t feel bad, second place isn’t all bad.

Tags: 2010 dunk contest, damn… you just got dunked on by gerald wallace, Gerald Wallace, windmill dunks

The Phoenix Suns versus the Charlotte Bobcats 1/16/10
The Bobcats pounced an unsuspecting Suns team (125-99) with Gerald Wallace leading the way. Wallace was the story of the game with 29 points and 13 rebounds. Stephen Jackson also scored 29 for the game and chipped in with 8 assist. The team played stifling defense against the leagues most prolific offensive road team. The Suns came into the game with an NBA high 106 points per game on the road. The Bobcats allowed the Suns none of that! The Bobcats record now …

Last night, your Charlotte Bobcats took on the San Antonio Spurs, who coming into this game were 5-0 in Charlotte and 10-1 all time against the ‘Cats. But, by the end of the night, that would change.

This is an open invitation to all Carolina Panthers fans. There IS a playoff team in Charlotte this year, and they play in Bobcats Arena.
Still hesitant about making the jump, feel like you’re turning your back on the Panthers? Don’t think of it that way, you’re not abandoning them, your just… re-prioritizing them. Moving them down the food chain a little and moving the Bobcats up to their slot. If you want to look at this in pimpsmanship terms you’re making a few adjustments so that The Bobcats are your …