Those Bobcats will take any win they can get, no matter the opponent. They sure were lucky Sunday night, nearly giving up a 16-point lead heading into the 4th quarter. The main difference in the outcome was Dwayne Wade. It's clear the Heat are struggling without the superstar guard. Whenever he returns after having arm and shoulder surgeries Miami may be in a real unfavorable position in the East. With last night's victory the Bobcats are 2-0. Jason Richardson lead all scores with 29 points while Raymond Felton finished the game with 19.
If it weren't for a few last minute defensive stops and forced turnovers by Richardson I'm sure the game would have resulted differently. Charlotte still has a young, inexperienced team. Their new coach is experimenting with the lineup now. Primo Brezec got the start last night, but many feel Emeka Okafor is right guy to be the regular starter at Center. I have to agree because Okafor is a better defensive player and rebounder than his teammate. Mixing up players in the power forward position as Gerald Wallace is able to play at the 3 or 4 spot.
With the new star acquisitions in the East it's still not going to be an easy road for the Bobcats again this season. They must build upon their young talent and utilize their up-tempo, run-and-gun style offense. This week they face the Suns at home before going on the road to meet the 76ers and Pacers. I don't like their chances in the first game because Phoenix still has quite the potent offense. The early season streak may be short-lived, but the Bobcats have plenty of talent to showcase and tight games to play this year.
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