Charlotte bobcats @ Denver Nuggets...

[TattoodCats4life]

There will be no pregame show for those who can watch it on FSN (or sport south whichever its on) due to an ACC commitment. This game is going to be better than Portland I hope... We've had a practice without GW, so we are better equipped to know what to do without him there. I can only speculate on the line up either being Bell on the 3 with S. Brown on the 2, or Juwan starting on 4 Diaw on 3, or Diop starting on 5, Mek 4, Diaw 3. All viable options, which we may actually see all of them tested for a few minutes here and there. My biggest question is "Did Cartier Martin make it to Denver for practice...or is he going to catch up with us in Utah?" I've heard more about him meeting us in Utah, but that really just doesn't make sense. Certainly our FO could have gotten him an immediate flight, Denver is one of the biggest airport hubs in the Rockies, so unless he had a bigger commitment (yeah, bigger than playing your first NBA game, that'd be some BIG stuff like) I'd be very confused if he didnt get to play some tonight.

Speaking of Cartier, he actually is only #19 on the call up chart at draftxpress. There are a few other SF/SG combos and true SFs out there, but looking at his stats he is younger, more athletic (above the rim) and a better defender than any of the others, so truely ILBIT, he certainly knew what he was getting.

Also, I'm sure everyone has read that 'Melo will be back in Denver tonight, just our freaking luck. Now this is his first game back, and most times after a long break the first game back is nowheres near a players actual averages, but we'll have to see.

How will our "new" team stack up against one of Larry Brown's best point guards? We'll see all too soon...

[ziggy]

The thought of Adam guarding Melo makes me break out in hives.
Hopefully I won't have to see too much of that tonight.

Despite not having Crash, and not having DJ and the likelihood of Sean May getting yet another DNP-WAYTOOFAT, I think we have a good chance of stealing this game.

With Melo coming back tonight, I'm hoping that he will be rusty and out of sync and maybe his rustiness drags down the Denver offense a little.

[TattoodCats4life]

The thought of Adam guarding Melo makes me break out in hives.
Hopefully I won't have to see too much of that tonight.

Despite not having Crash, and not having DJ and the likelihood of Sean May getting yet another DNP-WAYTOOFAT, I think we have a good chance of stealing this game.

With Melo coming back tonight, I'm hoping that he will be rusty and out of sync and maybe his rustiness drags down the Denver offense a little.

That's what I was thinking too... and like I said we've gotten in a practice with "what we've got" so we know where we're at as a team.

[ammofan]

I think we get a win. We always beat the good teams

[ammofan]

The thought of Adam guarding Melo makes me break out in hives.
Hopefully I won't have to see too much of that tonight.

Yeah, I don't think he will be guarding him too much.....put raja on him

[TattoodCats4life]

Wanted to let everyone know who lives "close enough" to Charlotte but doesn't have the game, and those who would rather be out than in, there is a watch party at Buckhead Saloon (its about a block away from the stadium on the backside). 9pm tip obviously, from what I understand they are usually there like 45 min before tip. Lady cats, Rally cats, Rufus, giveaways (I've heard they gave away a pair of "feet on the court" seats last year).

Just thought some of you might be interested

[TattoodCats4life]

Just got an update on Cartier Martin from Kstatesports.com

Martin joined the Bobcats on Thursday and will be available for tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo.

I look forward to seeing how he pans out. Nothing like trial by fire...

[G-Force for MVP]

i dont want ammo to even be near carmelo in this ggame cuz that is not going to be pretty

[ohara831]

I'd love to see Cartier get about 15 min and 10 pts. It would lift my spirits and make me feel a whole lot better about the upcoming games without Crash as we try to land a Playoff spot!

[TattoodCats4life]

I'd love to see Cartier get about 15 min and 10 pts. It would lift my spirits and make me feel a whole lot better about the upcoming games without Crash as we try to land a Playoff spot!

I second that... 25 min 20 points 10 reb would be even sweeter If he can pull that 2-3 times he'd be signed and starting while wait for GW