Bobcats Escape Vs. Jefferson, T-Wolves

Charlotte completes season sweep, 121-119, despite Jefferson's 40-10

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Apr 8, 2008 11:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – Jason Richardson scored 36 points and the Charlotte Bobcats avoided a collapse against one of the league's worst teams to hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-119 on Tuesday. The Bobcats coughed up an 18-point, first-half lead and gave the lowly Timberwolves a chance to tie the game.

But Al Jefferson, who matched a career high with 40 points, missed an open 19-foot jumper at the buzzer. Matt Carroll added 22 points while filling in for the injured Gerald Wallace and hit a free throw with 1 second left for Charlotte, which shot 62 percent and completed a season sweep of Minnesota the hard way.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson dunks for 2 of his game-high 40 points during the second half. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson (23) reacts to a foul call late in the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson (23) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson defends. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow

To report an error on this story, notify our editors.

More Newser Stories

Pistons Prevail Over Tired Bobcats in OT

Suns, Spurs burst back from halftime holes against Bucks, T'wolves

(NEWSER) - Rip Hamilton missed a buzzer beater at the end of regulation in last night's Pistons-Bobcats game, but he redeemed himself by sinking the winning bucket in overtime. Chauncey Billups contributed 27 points to Detroit's 103-100 victory, with Gerald Wallace putting up 26 for Charlotte, the Detroit Free Press reports. Elsewhere on the court: More»

Jefferson Scores 28 to Lead Nets Over Bobcats

New Jersey finishes year with 7th straight winning home record

(NEWSER) - Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and hit a go-ahead jumper as the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 20-point first-half deficit to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 112-108 in overtime Tuesday night. Vince Carter added 18 points, Devin Harris had 17 and eight assists and the Nets limited the Bobcats to 47 points in the final 29 minutes. More»

Snyder, Jefferson Lead Timberwolves

Minnesota builds an early 18-point lead in routing Memphis

(NEWSER) - Kirk Snyder had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 21 points and 10 boards, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-105 last night in a game between two of the NBA's worst teams. Ryan Gomes finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Rashad McCants led Minnesota with 23 points and Randy Foye scored 16. Snyder's rebounding total was a career high. More»

Nash Leads Suns' Rout of Minnesota

With 14 points and 11 assists, sits out the final quarter

(NEWSER) - Steve Nash had 14 points and 11 assists, then sat out the final quarter Friday night while the Phoenix Suns completed a 117-88 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Amare Stoudemire had 24 points in 28 minutes as five Suns reached double figures. Grant Hill, out for the previous three games with a strained right groin, had 16 points and 10 rebounds. More»

Lowly Bobcats Surprise Raptors

Richardson, Boykins key Charlotte's victory over playoff-bound Toronto

(NEWSER) - Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chris Bosh had 23 points for the Raptors, who could have clinched a playoff berth with a victory, reports AP. More»

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

What is Newser?

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser, we choose the most thought-provoking and entertaining stories from hundreds of US and international sources and reduce them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »

Partnering with: Slate

View Newser on the mobile website

Bobcats Escape Vs. Jefferson, T-Wolves

Charlotte completes season sweep, 121-119, despite Jefferson's 40-10

OTHER STORIES ON OUR RADAR

NBA • basketball • Minnesota Timberwolves • Charlotte Bobcats • Jason Richardson • Al Jefferson • Matt Carroll

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

More Newser Stories

Pistons Prevail Over Tired Bobcats in OT

Suns, Spurs burst back from halftime holes against Bucks, T'wolves

Jefferson Scores 28 to Lead Nets Over Bobcats

New Jersey finishes year with 7th straight winning home record

Snyder, Jefferson Lead Timberwolves

Minnesota builds an early 18-point lead in routing Memphis

Nash Leads Suns' Rout of Minnesota

With 14 points and 11 assists, sits out the final quarter

Lowly Bobcats Surprise Raptors

Richardson, Boykins key Charlotte's victory over playoff-bound Toronto

About Us

Site

Newser By Users

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?

Bobcats Escape Vs. Jefferson, T-Wolves

Charlotte completes season sweep, 121-119, despite Jefferson's 40-10

Bookmark & Share

OTHER STORIES ON OUR RADAR

NBA • basketball • Minnesota Timberwolves • Charlotte Bobcats • Jason Richardson • Al Jefferson • Matt Carroll

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

More Newser Stories

Pistons Prevail Over Tired Bobcats in OT

Suns, Spurs burst back from halftime holes against Bucks, T'wolves

Jefferson Scores 28 to Lead Nets Over Bobcats

New Jersey finishes year with 7th straight winning home record

Snyder, Jefferson Lead Timberwolves

Minnesota builds an early 18-point lead in routing Memphis

Nash Leads Suns' Rout of Minnesota

With 14 points and 11 assists, sits out the final quarter

Lowly Bobcats Surprise Raptors

Richardson, Boykins key Charlotte's victory over playoff-bound Toronto

About Us

Site

Newser By Users

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?