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Bobcats fall to Knicks, set NBA mark for futility (Yahoo! Sports)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Charlotte Bobcats couldn't even beat a Knicks team resting most of its starters, finishing with the worst winning percentage in NBA history after a 104-84 loss on Thursday night.

Wizards rout woeful Bobcats 113-85 (Yahoo! Sports)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) James Singleton and Cartier Martin were playing in China the last time the Washington Wizards played the Charlotte Bobcats.

Pistons rally to beat Bobcats 110-107 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

When Will Bynum has the ball, he sometimes seems to play a step or two faster than anyone else on the court -- charging to the basket or taking quick shots from the outside with little regard for the consequences. Down by eight with under 2:00 remaining, the Detroit Pistons adopted Bynum's personality a bit, mounting an impressive rally to force overtime and then holding off the Charlotte...

Pierce scores 36 as Celtics beat Bobcats 102-95 (Yahoo! Sports)

Paul Pierce scored a season-high 36 points and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-95 Monday night to move into a first-place tie with Philadelphia 76ers in the Atlantic Division. Pierce shot 10 of 20 from the field, made 15 of 18 free throws and added 10 rebounds and four assists.

Bobcats top Raptors 107-103 (Yahoo! Sports)

D.J. Augustin scored 23 points and had 11 assists and the Charlotte Bobcats held off the Toronto Raptors 107-103 on Saturday night. Gerald Henderson added 24 points, Corey Maggette had 21 and Tyrus Thomas had 11 or the Bobcats, who overcame a 15-point deficit in the second quarter to win for the second time in their past four games.

Bobcats hold on to beat Hornets, 73-71 (Yahoo! Sports)

Gerald Henderson scored 15 points, rookie Bismack Biyombo blocked Trevor Ariza's driving dunk attempt in the final seconds, and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for a 73-71 victory against the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Kemba Walker added 14 points, including 10 during a decisive 22-5 run that spanned from late in the third quarter to midway through the fourth.

Bobcats pick up sixth win of season
Gerald Henderson scored 15 points, rookie Bismack Biyombo blocked Trevor Ariza's driving dunk attempt in the final seconds, and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for a 73-71 victory against the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Bobcats edge Hornets for 6th win of season
Gerald Henderson scored 15 points, rookie Bismack Biyombo blocked Trevor Ariza's driving dunk attempt in the final seconds, and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for only their sixth victory this season, 73-71 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Maggette scores 29 as Bobcats dump Magic 100-84 (Yahoo! Sports)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Corey Maggette scored a season-high 29 points, Gerald Henderson hit some big shots in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Bobcats overcame a 20-point, first-half deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 100-84 Tuesday night.

Bobcats erase 20-point deficit, knock off Magic
Corey Maggette scored a season-high 29 points, Gerald Henderson hit some big shots in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Bobcats overcame a 20-point, first-half deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 100-84 Tuesday night.

Maggette scores 29 as Bobcats dump Magic 100-84 (Yahoo! Sports)

Corey Maggette scored a season-high 29 points, Gerald Henderson hit some big shots in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Bobcats overcame a 20-point, first-half deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 100-84 Tuesday night. The Bobcats came in having lost 21 of their last 22 games, but seemed to get a spark after coach Paul Silas was ejected in the second quarter with the team trailing by 18.

Bobcats rally past stunned Magic
Corey Maggette scored a season-high 29 points, Gerald Henderson hit some big shots in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Bobcats overcame a 20-point, first-half deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 100-84 Tuesday night.

Pistons too much for Bobcats 109-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Rodney Stuckey scored 29 points and Greg Monroe added 19 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons routed the Charlotte Bobcats 109-94 Wednesday.

Bobcats' Henderson (back) out against Wizards
Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson will sit out Saturday night against the Washington Wizards after re-aggravating his back in Friday night's loss to Philadelphia.

Bobcats to keep Henderson for fourth season
The Bobcats have exercised the fourth-year option on guard/forward Gerald Henderson for next season.

Howard's 25 and 17 help Magic win again (AP)

Dwight Howard had 25 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic past the Charlotte Bobcats 96-89 Tuesday night for their fifth straight win. Jameer Nelson scored 17 points, Hedo Turkoglu had 15 and Von Wafer 13 as the Magic won for the 10th time in 12 games. Gerald Henderson had 22 points for Charlotte, which has lost eight of its last nine.

Hibbert helps Pacers cruise past Bobcats (AP)

Indiana Pacers players and coaches often have said depth is one of the team's best assets. They proved it on Saturday night. Roy Hibbert scored 20 points and led six players in double figures to help the Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-77. The teams were in similar situations, both having played tough games one night earlier.

Bobcats beat Knicks to end 4-game skid (AP)
Boris Diaw rebounded from a dreadful game a night earlier with a season-high 27 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats snapped a four-game losing streak with a 118-110 victory Wednesday over the New York Knicks. Gerald Henderson added 24 for the Bobcats, who capped a three-game road trip by winning for the first time since their opener.

Wade stops Bobcats with 2.9 left as Heat hit 3-0
Dwyane Wade hit a bank shot over Gerald Henderson with 2.9 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat to a 96-95 victory over the pesky Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday and remain unbeaten.

Wade hits winner as Heat edge Bobcats
Dwyane Wade hit a bank shot over Gerald Henderson with 2.9 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat to a 96-95 victory over the pesky Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday and remain unbeaten.

Bucks F Gooden suspended 1 game for foul (AP)
Bucks forward Drew Gooden will miss Milwaukee's first home game for his flagrant foul in the season opener. The NBA said Tuesday that Gooden had been suspended without pay for that night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gooden was ejected late in the third quarter Monday for clocking Gerald Henderson in the head with his arm as the Bobcats guard attempted to make a driving layup...

Bobcats come from 14 down to beat Bucks (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored 19 points, rookie Kemba Walker added 13, including two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining, and the Charlotte Bobcats erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-95 on Monday night in their season opener. Gerald Henderson added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Bobcats.

Bucks' Gooden hits Henderson in head, ejected
Milwaukee forward Drew Gooden was ejected from the Bucks' game against the Bobcats in the third quarter Monday night after a flagrant foul.

Bobcats' Henderson needs surgery on hip injury
Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson is expected to undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip.

Bobcats' Henderson to have hip surgery (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson is expected to undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. Team spokesman B.J. Evans said Tuesday the injury was discovered by a specialist in Colorado who was examining Henderson's left knee. Henderson was plagued by knee pain for much of last season.

Hawks head into playoffs on 6-game slide (AP)

Gerald Henderson scored 20 points, D.J. Augustin added 17 points and seven assists and the Charlotte Bobcats sent the Atlanta Hawks to the playoffs on a six-game losing streak with a 96-85 victory Wednesday night. With no starter playing more than 25 minutes and only Kirk Hinrich (10 points) scoring in double figures, coach Larry Drew got the Hawks rest, but no momentum heading into their...

Heat win, remain tied for 2nd in East (AP)

Dwyane Wade was back and attacking, his sore thigh almost forgotten. Chris Bosh had his biggest fourth quarter of the season. LeBron James controlled the offense, as he's done so many times. Though not easily, Charlotte was handled. And now the Heat can get ready for Boston. Bosh scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and grabbed 10 rebounds, Wade returned from injury to score 27 more,...

Short-handed Bobcats rally to stun Bucks (AP)

Gerald Henderson scored the final seven points, including the go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the short-handed Charlotte Bobcats staged an unlikely comeback to beat the mistake-prone Milwaukee Bucks 87-86 on Monday night. Starting with no available centers before losing their top two point guards to injuries, the Bobcats remained in playoff contention after Brandon Jennings missed two...

Henderson lifts Bobcats past Bucks in final ticks
Gerald Henderson scored the final seven points, including the go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the short-handed Charlotte Bobcats staged an unlikely comeback to beat the mistake-prone Milwaukee Bucks 87-86 on Monday night.

Rockets coast past Bobcats 94-78 (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 21 points, Chuck Hayes matched his season high with 17 rebounds and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 94-78 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Chase Budinger scored 19 and rookie Patrick Patterson added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who began the night in 11th place in the West, three games behind Memphis for the final playoff spot.

Augustin has 23 as Bobcats beat Raptors (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored 23 points, Gerald Henderson had 18 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Toronto Raptors 95-90 Sunday, snapping a five-game road losing streak. Stephen Jackson and Boris Diaw added 15 points apiece for the Bobcats, who have won two straight after a season-high six-game slide. Andrea Bargnani had 17 points for the Raptors, bouncing back after scoring a season-low eight points in...

Aldridge has 26 as Blazers beat Bobcats (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-69 Saturday night, a little more than a week after the two teams pulled off a trade just minutes before the deadline. Patty Mills made four 3-pointers for the Trail Blazers. Gerald Henderson had 16 points for the Bobcats, who have lost four straight, all on the road.

Bobcats now 8-2 in last 10 vs. Lakers (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats routed the Los Angeles Lakers 109-89 on Monday night to extend one of the more bizarre one-sided matchups in the NBA. Gerald Henderson added 18 points for the Bobcats, who have won eight of the past 10 meetings with the defending NBA champions.

Augustin's career-high 31 lift Bobcats (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored a career-high 31 points, including four free throws in the final 11 seconds, Gerald Henderson added three big baskets late, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-97 on Thursday night. Avenging an overtime defeat to the 76ers four days earlier, the Bobcats won their second straight game the same night they found out forward Tyrus Thomas would be out up two...

Henderson breaks out as Bobcats drub Wizards
Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, D.J. Augustin added 20 and Gerald Henderson had a career-best night as the Charlotte Bobcats kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 104-89 victory on Saturday night.

Bobcats keep Wizards winless on road (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, D.J. Augustin added 20 and Gerald Henderson had a career-best night as the Charlotte Bobcats kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 104-89 victory on Saturday night. The often forgotten Henderson had 19 points and nine rebounds in 40 minutes -- all career highs -- and Charlotte pulled away early in the fourth quarter to improve to 3-2 under interim...

Bobcats pick up options for D.J. Augustin, Gerald Henderson
The Charlotte Bobcats have picked up the fourth-year option on point guard D.J. Augustin's contract and the third-year option on shooting guard Gerald Henderson's deal.

Charlotte Bobcats owner-to-be Michael Jordan sets hands-on precedent
One of Michael Jordan's first acts since reaching a deal to buy the Charlotte Bobcats: losing two games of H-O-R-S-E to guard Gerald Henderson.

Bobcats sign rookie guard Henderson - Gerald Henderson (G) Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed rookie guard Gerald Henderson, the No. 12 overall pick in the NBA draft, to his rookie-scale contract.