by ukballer » Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:16 pm
Charlotte Bobcats (1-14) @ Sacramento Kings (11-5) - Dec 1st 2012
The Kings have been surprising everyone so far this season, and are tied for the lead in the Western Conference. They added some nice pieces during the off-season, and they seem a much more mature outfit. We kept it close for most of the game but as per usual, didn't have enough to get over the hump and keep it close in the final few minutes.
Final Score: Bobcats 92-103 Kings
POTG: Tyreke Evans (SAC) - 20 pts, 10 rebs, 3 ast, 4 stl
Notable Mentions: Derrick Brown (CHA) - 20 pts, 4 rebs, 3 ast
Nicolas Batum (SAC) - 19 pts, 7 rebs
Charlotte Bobcats (1-15) @ Phoenix Suns (7-8) - Dec 2nd 2012
Usual story here. Little slow out the gates, but mounted a semi comeback which wasn't quite enough. Kemba got in foul trouble early and had a poor game, but MKG had his best scoring output as a pro for us so far.
Final Score: Bobcats 100-107 Suns
POTG: Marcin Gortat (PHO) - 22 pts, 12 rebs, 5 blk, 2 stl
Notable Mentions: Carl Landry (PHO) - 25 pts, 11 rebs, 2 ast
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (CHA) - 22 pts, 2 rebs, 2 ast, 3 stl
Ben Gordon (CHA) - 19 pts, 2 rebs, 3 ast
Charlotte Bobcats (1-16) @ Golden State Warriors (8-9) - Dec 4th 2012
An ever improving Warriors team were just too much for us tonight. David Lee in particular was just too much for our guys tonight, though Stephen Curry was the guy who really tore us apart. One more game for us on this West roadtrip. Think we'll be glad to get back home.
Final Score: Bobcats 92-121 Warriors
POTG: David Lee (GSW) - 27 pts, 5 rebs, 2 ast
Notable Mentions: Stephen Curry (GSW) - 18 pts, 4 rebs, 15 ast, 2 blk
Gerald Henderson (CHA) - 20 pts, 4 rebs, 3 ast
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (CHA) - 17 pts, 4 rebs, 4 ast
Charlotte Bobcats (1-17) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (12-7) - Dec 6th 2012
Not even close. OKC pulled their starters pretty early in this game, though KD still got 28 points. Only 2 of our players hit double figure points.
Final Score: Bobcats 73-113 Thunder
POTG: Kevin Durant (OKC) - 28 pts, 2 rebs, 2 ast
Notable Mentions: Serge Ibaka (OKC) - 17 pts, 14 rebs
Russell Westbrook (OKC) - 15 pts, 10 ast, 4 rebs, 2 stl
Utah Jazz (6-14) @ Charlotte Bobcats (1-18) - Dec 9th 2012
The guys had a few days off after the tough road trip just to clear their heads, and looked forward to this game at home. The guys came out with real intensity, and maintained it for almost the whole game. With just 6 minutes of the game left we built up an 18 point lead against the Jazz. They mounted a mini comeback at the end, but didn't have anywhere near enough time, and we got our second win of the season, fantastic effort from the guys. The play from MKG these last few games has been really promising, exciting stuff for us.
Final Score: Jazz 96-104 Bobcats
POTG: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (CHA) - 24 pts, 5 rebs, 7 ast, 3 blk
Notable Mentions: Paul Millsap (UTA) - 22 pts, 10 rebs, 2 ast
Gerald Henderson (CHA) - 18 pts, 6 rebs, 2 stl
Kemba Walker (CHA) - 17 pts, 6 rebs, 8 ast
Trade Offer Received
Lakers Trade: Jason Maxiell + Metta World Peace
Bobcats: Ben Gordon + 2013 2nd Round Pick (Bobcats)
Outcome: Rejected. Getting rid of BG's contract is something we wouldn't mind doing sometime or another, but not for an under-average PF and an ageing MWP. Plus we could do with keeping our draft picks unless an amazing offer comes along.
Eastern Conference Standings (As Of Dec 11th 2012)
1. Miami Heat (17-1)
2. Orlando Magic (15-5)
3. Philadelphia 76ers (13-8)
4. Atlanta Hawks (12-8)
5. New York Knicks (11-8)
6. Chicago Bulls (11-8)
7. Washington Wizards (10-8)
8. Milwaukee Bucks (11-11)
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9. Detroit Pistons (9-10)
10. Boston Celtics (9-11)
11. Brooklyn Nets (8-11)
12. Cleveland Cavaliers (8-12)
13. Indiana Pacers (6-14)
14. Toronto Raptors (4-18)
15. Charlotte Bobcats (2-18)
Western Conference Standings (As Of Dec 11th 2012)
1. Denver Nuggets (15-6)
2. San Antonio Spurs (14-6)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-7)
4. Oklahoma City Thunder (15-7)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (14-7)
6. Sacramento Kings (14-7)
7. Golden State Warriors (11-9)
8. Houston Rockets (9-10)
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9. New Orleans Hornets (9-10)
10. Memphis Grizzlies (9-11)
11. Phoenix Suns (8-12)
12. Los Angeles Lakers (7-12)
13. Dallas Mavericks (5-12)
14. Utah Jazz (6-15)
15. Portland Trail Blazers (3-16)
League Leaders (As Of Dec 11th 2012)
Points Per Game
1. Kevin Durant (OKC) - 29.1
2. Kevin Love (MIN) - 28.8
3. LeBron James (MIA) - 28.8
4. Carmelo Anthony (NYK) - 26.7
5. Dwight Howard (ORL) - 25.4
Rebounds Per Game
1. Dwight Howard (ORL) - 15.3
2. DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) - 12.2
3. Kevin Love (MIN) - 11.9
4. Kenneth Faried (DEN) - 11.5
5. Blake Griffin (LAC) - 10.7
Assists Per Game
1. Chris Paul (LAC) - 11.1
2. Jeremy Lin (TOR) - 10.0
3. Stephen Curry (GSW) - 9.9
4. Raymond Felton (POR) - 9.2
5. Ricky Rubio (MIN) - 9.0
Blocks Per Game
1. Anthony Davis (NOH) - 4.5
2. Serge Ibaka (OKC) - 4.2
3. Kenneth Faried (DEN) - 3.5
4. Bismack Biyombo (POR) - 3.2
5. Andrew Bogut (GSW) - 3.2
Steals Per Game
1. Ricky Rubio (MIN) - 3.0
2. Marc Gasol (MEM) - 2.6
3. LeBron James (MIA) - 2.6
4. Tony Allen (MEM) - 2.5
5. Jeremy Lin (TOR) - 2.4