Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Bobcats 4/2

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A win tonight would shrink the magic number down to 4, give us our 40th win of the season and bring the 6th and 5th playoff seeds a little bit closer.

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So whats it going to be? Are the Bobcats going to make it happen tonight?

[ALong13]

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I'm worried about this game and I've been feeling like we lose this, definitely if Jax isn't fully healthy, however I'd rather rest him and win tomorrow than win today...

[Wolfpackbobcat]

whos ready for some bobcats to devour some deer?

[Toocool]

Cpt Jack looks so naked without his headband :g:

It'll be close, and I'm sure we'll stay competitive.
We need to stop Jennings, Bogut, Salmons, and to some extent Stackhouse and Delfino.
Definately if we're able to hold down Bogut and Salmons we should come away with a win, unless somehow Jennings pulls shots out of his ass to score 55 on us, which I doubt will happen.

[BRNC]

I am so happy that I'm not writing this game summary...I'll be on pins-and-needles the entire game...if the team is ever going to "exert dominance" this is the game they need to do it...:paddle:

[ohara831]

Huge game tonight. Rich over at RGM said it very well. A win does not necessarily get us to the 5th or 6th spot. But a loss may very well marry us to 7th. This is a big game. The biggest so far this season. And a win will make the next game even bigger.

[Marvel]

This,to me is our biggest game of the season.Keep them off the offensive glass(Milwaukee are 5th in that category),stick to their 3 point shooters(5th in that category also) if i recall correctly they were killing us from the outside in one of our losses to them.Defending the pick n roll is crucial.
Is Nazr in tonight?

[polarcat]

Huge "identity" game for who the Bobcats are entering the homestretch. We are at home on what should be an electric Friday night crowd at the TWC, against a team that we are battling against and that we owe one for the way we lost in Milwaukee last time. Defense and strong play in the paint will dictate this game and I'm thinking the home team will take this in a nail biter.

'Cats - 89
Deer - 85

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After taking a look at the images below, my prediction is
Bobcats 94 - Deer 88

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Look at the tummy of the one in the second picture... Sean?

[bobcatniners09]

When is Nazr coming back?

[CatNation]

would be cool to see nazr back on the court tonight, but hopefully we don't have the need. i think we will need jackson for sure. there arent enough games left to throw one away by sitting our arguably best player

btw steph ready lookin good tonight lol

[CatNation]

good to see all those skinny kids teaching boris how to exercise, hopefully he keeps it up

[Ghost Kat]

Larry Hughes has two tear drop tatoo's under his left eye. Who did he kill?

[CatNation]

Larry Hughes has two tear drop tatoo's under his left eye. Who did he kill?

I'm sure the guy was terrified because we all know Larry missed at least the first 5 shots.

But seriously I think its for his brother that died from a heart condition?

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But seriously I think its for his brother that died from a heart condition?

I believe that is true, but I don't think that he realized that it's also a symbol for having killed someone until the tattoo was already done :facepalm:

[spectre]

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Brew Crew stream torrent link. Man i wish we had a group like this for the 'Cats.

I love that 2nd pic Zig...WHEN we win that'd be a great header for the front page victory write-up. :cool:

Seriously...I'm pretty damn nervous. Bucks are probably playing the best ball in the league since the deadline.

http://atdhe.net/16558/watch-milwaukee-bucks-vs-charlotte-bobcats

Bobcats' feed.

[CatNation]

theo!!!...jack!!

[CatNation]

sloppy start lets take over

[CatNation]

dont like seeing jack with that limp, though i think hes just being dramatic

[Ghost Kat]

I still hate Diaw

[Marvel]

Jax vs Salmons:biggrin:

Jax vs Salmons

[Marvel]

Offensive boards are killing us


Craaaaaaaaaaaaaash

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Break Salmon's leg, how hard is that?

[Ghost Kat]

They need to get the ball to Wallace in the low post. Started out the season doing that but since Capt. Jack showed up they've stopped posting up Wallace altogether

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I'm going to have an ulcer by the end of this game.

[Talent]

At least Salmons is going off now....He will start shooting like his old idiotic self late game now :biggrin:

[spectre]

Nice alley by Felton to Crash...right in front of the rim!

Salmons is hitting from everywhere.

[Marvel]

Please sub Diaw outta there

[Marvel]

Salmons looking like MJ out there:facepalm:

Yes Bogut's 2nd
Come on Hughes

[Ghost Kat]

Seriously.... Why did we pick up Hughes?

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Seriously.... Why did we pick up Hughes?

... to flaunt his rust?

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Jax aggravated a hamstring and is in the lockeroom

[Marvel]

Didn't LB want that 3rd pg since Flip got traded

I gotta say DJ really needs to learn how to use the pick n roll effectively

Props to Skiles these Deers are playing like true professionals,hard screens being made rebounders getting into position and LB gets thrown out WTF!!! Katy....

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Chicago is up by 5... which, evidently, will remain our magic number come saturday.

[spectre]

DJ looks nervous. He missed 2 FTs, then he just dribbled around the half court, let the clock run down to 5 left and hands it to Boris guarded on the perimeter.

[spectre]

Oh damn...not good at all. LB's outta here. :facepalm:

[Ghost Kat]

Bill the Ref u are a dick

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Oh hell! This is not looking good.

[spectre]

FWIW LB was absolutely right.

[Marvel]

Arrrrrgh....... offensive boards:facepalm:

The Bucks really look like they're in cruise mode and the Cats look like they're throwing everything at them plus the kitchen sink

[CatNation]

our offense is stagnant, no fast breaking at all, we blow in the half court. put in nazr we need him

[rsxnova]

LB gone and the next two plays are two failed allys:facepalm:

[CatNation]

steve martin is just senile lol

[spectre]

I like the full court pressure. So far it's helped us get back in it a little bit.

...and keep up the work in the paint, let 'em rack up the fouls.

[Marvel]

DJ looks nervous. He missed 2 FTs, then he just dribbled around the half court, let the clock run down to 5 left and hands it to Boris guarded on the perimeter.


:facepalm: He missed 2 fts....i didn't see that well with LB out not screaming at DJ,that might actually be a good thing for him....hopefully

Nice pick set by Bogut....that's how you run the pick

Is Nazr going to play

[Talent]

At least Wallace is getting some rest....

[Marvel]

At least Miami are losing

DJ is money on that one

Yeah our 2 pgs with back 2 back baskets

[spectre]

All right...cut it to 1 to close the half!

Crash is set up to come in and have a big 3rd quarter, and everyone's shooting has to get better...right?

We're not dead yet!

[jam]

i have just noticed,,we have jack at the 4 and larry at 3,,what a very small line up,,but hey it works only down 1 despite an ice cold shooting from the field,,gw is rested so i expect a big rally by the cats by the second half,,go cats

[spectre]

We only had 5 TOs for that half compared to their 8. Seeing as how we average about 4-5 more per game then they do that's a great sign. We have to get better on the boards tho (which we did as the game wore on).

I didn't care for going small, but since DJ has been hitting 3s lately I'd like to see him as off guard just spotting up waiting on the dribble/drive/kick out.

Hopefully LB's still in the locker room to give the ass chewing motivational speech.

[Marvel]

Bullshit i've seen that play all season long and 1-100 times the refs will call that

[spectre]

That was SUCH a bullshit call on Boris.

They also ignored 2 fouls on the Bucks right to start the game.

[Marvel]

I need another bottle of Tequilla

[spectre]

I need another bottle of Tequilla

Wish I was with you...I REALLY need a drink right about now.

Crash needs to start showing that all star game we know he has.

[Marvel]

Wish I was with you...I REALLY need a drink right about now.

Crash needs to start showing that all star game we know he has.

Hey,don't mean to sound gay but i would gladly share a drink with ya

[BobcatsAllDay]

IMO, a SG's assist to turnover ratio is one of the most underrated stats in basketball. Everybody loves to note the PG's ratio but what's the difference btwn the two? It's still a turnover.

[spectre]

There's that Crash we're needing! NICE block!!!

[Talent]

I've seen some crap reffing before, but wtf was that free timeout about.....

[Marvel]

Steveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey.Salmons looking like MJ out there

[Talent]

Under asshole in the dictionary they should have a picture of John Salmons.

[gforce33]

gw just 4 shots

[spectre]

gw just 4 shots

They've definitely game planned for him. Whenever he goes to drive they flood the paint.

[Marvel]

Why did we sign Hughes again:facepalm:

Aaaaaaaahaaaaaaaa Bogut totally pulled a Varejao with that one

[spectre]

Man, don't leave Theo on an island out there. :facepalm:

Five on Bogut!

[EC123]

What is all of this crying about from the Bobcats?

They are playing like f_cking idiots.

How many rebounds coming off the rim are they going to just STAND THERE and look at?

The Bucks aren't doing anything, but the Bobcats are acting like they are playing the greatest team on earth...like they need to force everything.

Nothing they are doing is fluid.

[EC123]

Lucky shot by Stephen Jackson.

Absolutely IDIOTIC time management.

Something else forced and not fluid.

[BobcatsAllDay]

WTF w/ the airballs? Go to the damn hole

[EC123]

WTF w/ the airballs? Go to the damn hole

Playing to lose.

When the Bobcats play teams like the Bucks that they usually lose to, they play dumb.

I'm getting sick and tired of this muthaf_cka forcing shots.

[BobcatsAllDay]

Offense should run thru Ray or Boris, period. This is not heart surgery.

[EC123]

Bogut, you deserve that shot.

The Bobcats don't want it.

OH SHUT THE FUCK UP WALLACE AND PASS THE BALL BACK OUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SHOT, YOU IDIOT!

Oh shut up Curry. He didn't "try try and try again." He just shot a wide open three WITHIN THE FLOW OF THE OFFENSE, which is why he made it, instead of shooting a stupid shot.

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Jax laying the pipe to pressure!!!!

[EC123]

Jax laying the pipe to pressure!!!!

Jax has almost cost the Bobcats this game by jacking up idiotic shots.

The only reason he made that last three pointer is because it was a good shot, within the flow of the offense, unlike the last 3 shots he took before it.

[Marvel]

See what i mean....Felton

See what i mean ........see what i mean
See what i mean baby

[EC123]

If they take a dumb shot here...

Well, sometimes you just get lucky. They did everything they could on that play to screw it up. What Diaw took was not what they wanted.

[spectre]

I think this is an awesome game...exactly what you'd expect with the #1 defense playing the #4 defense.

We just gotta finish this thing.

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C'mon Ray, knock down these free throws

[Marvel]

See what i mean baby a better man yeah

Ok i officially hate Salmons

[EC123]

As dumb as the Bobcats are playing tonight, the worst that could happen is not "overtime."

It's bumping into a 3-point shooter who makes it.

See what I mean by DUMBNESS?

Diaw didn't even try to defend him.

Just stood there. Just stupid.

You don't have to jump towards a shooter just to jump straight up and frustrate his shot.

[spectre]

YES! Clutch FTs!!!

Ok...first was a little lucky...but it counts!

Damn...Salmons again.

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Good Lord :facepalm:

[gforce33]

YES! Clutch FTs!!!

Ok...first was a little lucky...but it counts!

Damn...Salmons again.


fuxk..........

[EC123]

What kind of dumb fucking shot was that?

Fuck this shit.

Let me watch something else.

One thing I can't stand is a team that loses because they are playing DUMB.

He's fading away from inside the 3 point line like he couldn't have gotten closer and floated it.

[spectre]

Dag...Boris should have forced him off that 3 line, but he's never been a good perimeter defender (why he's best suited for the 4 among other things).

OT.

[Ezell]

As dumb as the Bobcats are playing tonight, the worst that could happen is not "overtime."

It's bumping into a 3-point shooter who makes it.

See what I mean by DUMBNESS?

Diaw didn't even try to defend him.

Just stood there. Just stupid.

You don't have to jump towards a shooter just to jump straight up and frustrate his shot.
ummm he defended him pretty well...
you need a xanax bruh

[gforce33]

Which Bobcat would you want to take a last-second shot to win a game?

Stephen Graham

[spectre]

It actually was a good shot...one of the few that we've taken uncontested for the whole game. Felton was just short with it.

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Ajinca.....

[Marvel]

TC is playing excellent D

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Tyson chandler, you do what you do

[Toocool]

JACKSONNNNNNNN!

Then Salmons with a 2 -.-"

And now a foul from Mbah a Moute.
This is tight

[Marvel]

Jax oh shit

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Jax having a threesome with pressure!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ezell]

i was like
"nooooooo ahhhh yessss"!!!!
when jack threw that three up
i want this win for all those in attendance... looks like a great crowd.

[Marvel]

TC just redeemed himself in my eyes with that hustle play

[spectre]

OMG we WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Toocool]

TC YOU BEAST!!!!!

HUGEEE!

Massive hustle play by TC!

YEAHHH WE WONNNN!!!!

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Bobcats winnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[gforce33]

haha
chandler:biggrin:

[WarioVsMooChicken]

I love you Tyson

[Ezell]

TC
MVP

lol :biggrin::biggrin:

[ohara831]

WOW!! My heart almost stopped beating there at the end! Great gut check win!

[spectre]

I love you Tyson

Best C we've ever had. :cool:

Hahahahahahaha 40 wins!!!!!!!!

Jax was freaking huge playing with multiple injuries, and our overall defense was freaking STELLAR all game!

I love this team!

[SWedd523]

40 WINS!!








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[BobcatsAllDay]

TC
MVP

lol :biggrin::biggrin:

For tonight agree 100%, played great D down the stretch

[EC123]

TC
MVP

lol :biggrin::biggrin:

What are you talking about?

Chandler's play was a good play only because there were no Bucks guards behind the 3-point line.

Chandler did not know that Felton was the only person back there, he was just making a good hustle play.

But it only worked because there were no Bucks back there.

Had there been a Buck over there, like one should have been based on basketball 101, Chandler would have given him a head start with that tip, and then you and Steve Martin would be criticizing Chandler for tipping it instead of catching it.

In other words, you're letting Steve Martin's enthusiasm get to you. And his enthusiasm is based on what happened instead of what would typically happen. In most situations, somebody on the other team would have been over there, and it won't be a good play.

Chandler made a good play because he hustled, but the play only worked because not one Buck stayed behind the three point line...again, not something that Chandler was even aware of in the heat of the action.

In summary, the Bobcats got lucky, but that's what happens sometimes when you hustle.

His hustle is to be praised, but in most cases, that tip would be no better than 50/50 in terms of which team comes up with it.

[jam]

18,100 plus in attendance according to the box scores,,

[CatNation]

Dave Hanners is a really likeable guy. thanks coach

[WarioVsMooChicken]

What are you talking about?

Chandler's play was a good play only because there were no Bucks guards behind the 3-point line.

Chandler did not know that Felton was the only person back there, he was just making a good hustle play.

But it only worked because there were no Bucks back there.

Had there been a Buck over there, like one should have been based on basketball 101, Chandler would have given him a head start with that tip, and then you and Steve Martin would be criticizing Chandler for tipping it instead of catching it.

In other words, you're letting Steve Martin's enthusiasm get to you. And his enthusiasm is based on what happened instead of what would typically happen. In most situations, somebody on the other team would have been over there, and it won't be a good play.

Chandler made a good play because he hustled, but the play only worked because not one Buck stayed behind the three point line...again, not something that Chandler was even aware of in the heat of the action.

In summary, the Bobcats got lucky.


With about 3 seconds left. Even if there was a Buck somewhat in the area, the ball being knocked away drains enough clock to make them scoring near impossible.... He couldn't have just done a normal reb, he didn't have the position. He did exactly what he should have done. And more importantly

HOW THE HELL DO YOU KNOW IF CHANDLER KNEW WHO WAS IN THE BACK COURT? WHY ARE YOU ASSUMING THINGS AND WHY CANT YOU JUST BE HAPPY WITH ANYTHING?!

[CatNation]

uhh its pretty obvious that the tip was the correct play there with the clock that low. the bucks whole game was dependent on getting that rebound why wouldnt they be under there

[Talent]

Great win~

[BRNC]

I'm exhausted...can't imagine how tired our guys are...huge win...:biggrin:

[jam]

With about 3 seconds left. Even if there was a Buck somewhat in the area, the ball being knocked away drains enough clock to make them scoring near impossible.... He couldn't have just done a normal reb, he didn't have the position. He did exactly what he should have done. And more importantly

HOW THE HELL DO YOU KNOW IF CHANDLER KNEW WHO WAS IN THE BACK COURT? WHY ARE YOU ASSUMING THINGS AND WHY CANT YOU JUST BE HAPPY WITH ANYTHING?!

right just be happy for the win.if you are really a bobcats fan,,

[BRNC]

Forgot to mention (not sure if anyone else has) that NBATV did an interview with Ray...they also had nice things to say about us after the win...:yeah:

[spectre]

Forgot to mention (not sure if anyone else has) that NBATV did an interview with Ray...they also had nice things to say about us after the win...:yeah:

BRNC could you give us a recap?

Bet he looked like he wanted to go lay down for a bit!

[LadyCats Rule]

Dave Hanners is a really likeable guy. thanks coach

Yeah, he was pretty funny in the PC after the game.

Didn't expect this win. The intensity was awesome. Nice to get another big win in front of a huge crowd. They really looked into it, from what I saw on TV

[BRNC]

BRNC could you give us a recap?

Bet he looked like he wanted to go lay down for a bit!

spectre...He was still stoked from the win...Smitty (I think) was talking about how well he's playing but Ray gave all credit to his teammates and Crash and Jax in particular...

Ray talked about how both guys are and how easy they make his game because other teams are worried about them...it was a very good interview...

Ray just gave credit...he also talked about the boost the fans are giving the team...he compared it to the atmosphere when he was at UNC and said it has helped the team a lot...it was an excellent interview...it is obvious the guys are starting to get a great deal of respect...:biggrin:

[Wolfpackbobcat]

just got back from the game...atmosphere was great...felt like a state game at the rbc center ha...

[spectre]

spectre...He was still stoked from the win...Smitty (I think) was talking about how well he's playing but Ray gave all credit to his teammates and Crash and Jax in particular...

Ray talked about how both guys are and how easy they make his game because other teams are worried about them...it was a very good interview...

Ray just gave credit...he also talked about the boost the fans are giving the team...he compared it to the atmosphere when he was at UNC and said it has helped the team a lot...it was an excellent interview...it is obvious the guys are starting to get a great deal of respect...:biggrin:

Thanks BRNC!

Felton was stellar tonight on D. Jennings had just won rookie of the month and I don't think Felton let him get by him one time. You stop the dribble penetration and odds are always in your favor.

Man I love a defensive game, and I love Larry Brown for giving us a team that excels at it! There was no letdown from beginning to end, and all our guys stepped up when we needed them the most!

What an awesome night!

[bobcatniners09]

I'm exhausted...can't imagine how tired our guys are...huge win...:biggrin:

Gotta get a good night sleep, got a quick turnaround in Chi town tomorrow.

[BRNC]

spectre...I have to agree...but man...Ray made Jennings look like a rookie tonight...:p

[Maal]

looks like a great crowd.[/QUOTE]

It was....We actually looked like an NBA arena tonight....

[G-Force for MVP]

What a great game!

[etothet]

Forgot to mention (not sure if anyone else has) that NBATV did an interview with Ray...they also had nice things to say about us after the win...:yeah:


I saw that interview and it was great. Ray did a great job. Smitty was giving Ray props but he passed them to Jack and Gerald. Great for the Bobcats and their fans and the city of Charlotte.

[TheBeagle]

Well, the fear of Friday afternoon traffic on 85 south, on Easter weekend no less, made me whimp out and view it on the telly instead of being there. There's been a handful of high-intensity games this year at TWC(last Miami game, OKC are the most recent that come to mind) but it looked like this one even topped those. Still, not being there didn't keep me from getting into any more....I was all over the place in the 2nd half and OT and clapping and yelling like a madman.

This was just a beautiful game. I understand 87-86 in 53 minutes of basketball appears dreadful, but this was a grindfest, where the strongest-willed, more determined team wins, and the Cats did just that. Very very proud of them all! Even GW, who was invisible on offense, did yeoman's work on the glass. And Boris had a fantastic game, though the stats don't show it...calling the TO before GW was wrapped up for a jumpball, rebounding his own miss and passing back out to kill some clock. Hulkster and DJ off the bench. Raymond's clutch FTs in regulation. Jack playing a vintage Jack game with one good arm and one good leg knocking down money shots in the clutch. And of course Chandler with the play of the game....now this is the TC I was hoping for with the Mek trade, and he's coming around at the perfect time!

Enjoy the hell out of this one, guys, and lets look forward to cutting the most magical of numbers in half after tomorrow night's game.

GO CATS!!! :rock:

[King Taharqa]

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I LOVE OUR BOBCATS!!! JAX TONGUE KISSED PRESSURE AGAIN TONIGHT!!!

Great win Bobcats. Lets increase our magic number tomorrow night in Chi-town. CHARLOTTE!!!

[Ezell]

What are you talking about?

Chandler's play was a good play only because there were no Bucks guards behind the 3-point line.

Chandler did not know that Felton was the only person back there, he was just making a good hustle play.

But it only worked because there were no Bucks back there.

Had there been a Buck over there, like one should have been based on basketball 101, Chandler would have given him a head start with that tip, and then you and Steve Martin would be criticizing Chandler for tipping it instead of catching it.

In other words, you're letting Steve Martin's enthusiasm get to you. And his enthusiasm is based on what happened instead of what would typically happen. In most situations, somebody on the other team would have been over there, and it won't be a good play.

Chandler made a good play because he hustled, but the play only worked because not one Buck stayed behind the three point line...again, not something that Chandler was even aware of in the heat of the action.

In summary, the Bobcats got lucky, but that's what happens sometimes when you hustle.

His hustle is to be praised, but in most cases, that tip would be no better than 50/50 in terms of which team comes up with it.
1. I was joking
2.Do you even like the Bobcats?
3 Steve martin would take your bitch.

[CarolinaBlue704]

Felton's post game interview on NBA TV.

http://www.nba.com/video/nbatv/