After defeating the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday, 104-103, the Charlotte Bobcats (42-37) have clinched Playoff Berth for the first time in the franchise's history. The club was founded in 2004, and they're located in the Southeast Division. They're seventh in the Eastern Conference, and they will most likely play Orlando Magic in the first round of the Playoffs.
They've made significant improvements this year, by acquiring Stephen Jackson from Golden State Warriors, who's having a great season. They also traded for Tyrus Thomas and Theo Ratliff, which improved their froncourt's defense. There's no doubt their coach, Larry Brown, has done a great job, and he's a top candidate to win Coach of the Year award. Gerald Wallace hasn't disappointed either, he's been performing great on both ends of the floor while averaging 18.3 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.6 SPG, and 1.1 BPG. He was selected as an All-Star earlier this year, becoming the franchise's first ever All-Star player.
Charlotte Bobcats are one of the most athletic and defensive teams in the NBA, they've performed great against Contenders, and they have the potential to upset the Magic in the first round of the Playoffs. I believe they're heading into the right direction, and they have a bright future. They've become one of my favorite teams in the NBA, because they play hard constantly, and I hope they make noise in the Playoffs.
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