Baseline Observations: Bobcats vs Hornets, 2/6/10

No Chris Paul?  No Probl– Oh Hey...

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Bobcats Baseline Observations: Bobcats at Lakers , 2.4.10

Lakers-99 Bobcats-97

AP Recap | Box Score

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The End of The Road

Wednesday night’s game against the Lakers marked the end of a long road trip...

The Maine Red Claws have just had their top big man shelved due to a torn ligament in his thumb (or pincer claw) and the Bobcats have now lost even more on their investment.

Those hoping to see Ajinca “beast it” on the low block this season will have to wait a bit longer. With the exception of rookie Derrick Brown, Coach Larry Brown has honored his reputation of keeping youngsters on the bench. Therefore, signs of Ajinca’s progress have been available only in the slim garbage time minutes he received before December. Since the team sent the second year forward/center to their D-League affiliate in Maine, reports have slowly surfaced of Ajinca’s improved play and recent selection to the D-League All Star squad.  Unfortunately, Alexis has hit...

Bobcats Baseline Observations: Charlotte @ Portland 2/1/10

No running diary tonight as I’m furiously preparing and packing for a trip to Western Australia (or “WA” as the locals call it).

Bobcats end a three game road winning streak against the Blazers at the Rose Garden 98-79.  AP recap here.  Box score here.

Simple Arithmetic

When you commit 21 turnovers on the road while launching a barrage of errant three pointers (6-23 for 26%) and allow your opponent to drop 53% shooting on you WITHOUT their best player AND their two centers, you are going to lose.  Bad.

The Bobcats (mostly) seven man rotation...

Baseline Observations: Bobcats @ Kings 1/30/10

Running diary-style as the Bobcats attempt to go 3-1 on the road trip.  Our Gerald Wallace “SarcophaCrash” t-shirts are moving fast, and we’re not printing many, so get one while you can!

First Quarter

The Bobcats jump out to an early 12-9 lead four minutes in, leading to the first timeout; but the Kings bounce back with an 9-2 run.  Diaw is going to have to sit for awhile after picking up his second foul — Derrick Brown in early.

And now Brown picks up two quick fouls — might see the Bobcats have to go small tonight.  The Kings go on lead by as much as 9, but the Cats finish the quarter strong to pull to within four, 33-29.

Both teams over 60% FG for the quarter, but a few too many easy baskets for the Kings early on and Cats made only 1-5 FT to account for the margin.

Second Quarter

Gerald...