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Charlotte Bobcats

Charlotte Bobcats

32-50, 4th Southeast

 Last Game
Apr 16, 2008 Philadelphia, W 115-109 
CHA Jason Richardson
9-18 FG, 29 Pts
2 Ast, 3 3pt
PHI Willie Green
11-21 FG, 27 Pts
7 Ast, 2 3pt
 
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 News

Brown's success in Charlotte could depend on Felton

Brown's success in Charlotte could depend on Felton
MIKE CRANSTON, Apr 30, 2008
While crisscrossing the country in job after job, Larry Brown has always placed heavy emphasis -- and criticism -- on his point guards. Raymond Felton, you're next. Brown's success or failure with the Charlotte Bobcats in his latest reclamation project rests in large part on how he's able to develop the inconsistent Felton and cultivate big man Emeka Okafor. ...More
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 Team Report

Bobcats Team Report

Bobcats Team Report May 9, 2008

At least this time around, no one will say the coach wasn't ready for his job.

The Charlotte Bobcats replaced Sam Vincent as their head coach with Hall of Famer Larry Brown. Consider the contrast: This season was Vincent's first as an NBA head coach, and he finished 32-50. Brown is one of five coaches with 1,000 or more NBA victories and he's won championships in the NBA (Detroit Pistons) and NCAA (Kansas).

Bobcats management contacted Brown within hours of firing Vincent and introduced him as their coach three days later. Vincent speculated that Brown's availability was a factor in his firing. Michael Jordan, who oversees the Bobcats' basketball decisions, said otherwise.

Jordan said Vincent would have been fired regardless of who else was available, based on ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Injury
 Gerald Wallace F Apr 4, 2008 Left game-sore left groin
 Adam Morrison GF Oct 24, 2007 Torn left knee ligament - out for season
 Sean May PF Oct 6, 2007 Right knee surgery - out for season
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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 29:  New Head Coach Larry Brown of the Charlotte Bobcats speaks during their press conference on April 29, 2008 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 29:  Michael Jordan (R), Bob Johnson (L) and new Head Coach Larry Brown of the Charlotte Bobcats pose during their press conference on April 29, 2008 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 29:  Fred Whitefield, Bob Johnson, and Michael Jordan pose with the new Head Coach Larry Brown of the Charlotte Bobcats during their press conference on April 29, 2008 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 29: Michael Jordan of The Charlotte Bobcats looks on as it is announced that their new head coach will be Larry Brown (R) during a press conference on April 29, 2008 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
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 Southeast Standings
W L Pct GB Streak 
 y-Orlando 52 30 .634 -- Won 3 
 x-Washington 43 39 .524 9.0 Lost 1 
 x-Atlanta 37 45 .451 15.0 Lost 3 
 Charlotte 32 50 .390 20.0 Won 1 
 Miami 15 67 .183 37.0 Won 1 
 Complete Standings
 Team Stats
  PtsRebAst 
 Charlotte97.140.621.3 
 Opponents101.443.721.8 
 Individual Leaders
Emeka Okafor - Charlotte BobcatsEmeka Okafor
#50, Forward-Center
Leads team with 53.5 FG%
 Stat Player AVG 
 ScoringJason Richardson21.8 
 ReboundsEmeka Okafor10.7 
 AssistsRaymond Felton7.4 
 FG%Emeka Okafor53.5 
 FT%Raymond Felton80.0 
 3PT%Matt Carroll43.6 
 BlocksEmeka Okafor1.7 
 StealsJason Richardson1.4 
 Complete Team Statistics
 Scores & Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Tue, Apr 8MinnesotaW 121-119  
 Wed, Apr 9at New YorkL 107-109  
 Sat, Apr 12at IndianaW 107-103  
 Tue, Apr 15at New JerseyL 108-112  
 Wed, Apr 16PhiladelphiaW 115-109  
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