WHO: (18-15) @ (11-24) WHERE: Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte, NC WHEN: Friday January 13th, 2006, 6:30 PM TV-Radio MILWAUKEE: TV: UPN 24 RADIO: WTMJ 620 CHARLOTTE: TV: None RADIO: WNMX 106.1 PREVIOUS MATCHUPS Bucks: Bucks 88 @ Pacers 112 Bobcats: Bobcats 86 @ Raptors 95 Streaks Bucks: Lost 1 Bobcats: Lost 1 Injuries Bucks: Joe Smith- OUT (Knee) Charlie Bell-OUT (Knee) Mo Williams- Questionable (Plantar Fascitis) Bobcats: Sean May- OUT (Knee) Emeka Okafor- OUT (Ankle) Melvin Ely- OUT (Ankle) Kareem Rush- OUT (Finger) Jake Voskhul- OUT (Ankle) Brevin Knight- Questionable (Back) Probable Starters C: Jamaal Maglorie/Primoz Brezec PF: Andrew Bogut/Bernard Robinson SF: Bobby Simmons/Gerald Wallace SG: Michael Redd/Ray Felton PG: TJ Ford/Brevin Knight 6th Men: Mo Williams/Keith Bogans Coaches: Terry Stotts (1st yr w/ Bucks, 3rd ov. 70-100) Bernie Bickerstaff (2nd yr w/Bobcats 29-88, 13th ov. 367-436) Matchup to Watch Andrew Bogut vs Bernard Robinson Bogut: 8.7 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 52.5% FG 58.8% FT Robinson: 5.3 PPG 2.8 RPG 1.1 APG 39.0% FG 81.4% FT Predictions The Bucks head to Charlotte to take on the injured Cats. The majority of their front court is out...and their starting 2 guards may be out as well...Rush for sure, Knight is questionable. That doesn't leave much. This has to be a win for the Bucks, if not, they are heading down fast. Bogut HAS to get the ball, he'll be guarded by 6'6 Bernard Robinson....yeah. Bucks win big. Bucks 103 Bobcats 88
I predict a Bucks victory, but Milwaukee can't look ahead. If they do, this game will be much closer than it should be, and maybe even end up as a Bobcats victory. Charlotte comes to play 100% every night and will capitalize if their opponents take them lightly.
This is a dangerous game, because even though 99% of everything points to us beating up on the 'Cats, they come out and play tough every game. We'll need to get big production in the paint, and like Gman said, this is a prime opportunity to get Bogut some important touches. We need this game, badly. Bucks 103 Bobcats 96
Wow. Just wow. 103-102 win over the Bobcats, who were without Okafor, Rush and May. Holy ****. There is something really, seriously wrong with these Milwaukee Bucks. This, right now, is not a legitimate playoff team. We're about as healthy as we've been all year, but we still can only manage a 1 point win against one of the worst teams in the NBA...without their best player. Wow. Just amazing. This team needs a kick in the ass. The ONLY upside to this game is that Bogut went 18 pts, 16 reb, 4 ast, 4 blk, 2 stl on 7/9 from the floor
Milwaukee 31 26 22 24 103 Final Charlotte 15 31 32 24 102 Bucks Leading Scorer-Michael Redd 26 pts Others: Simmons 20, Bogut 18, Magloire 16, Ford 14, Kukoc 4, Welsch 3, Gadzuric 2 Bobcats Leading Scorer- Gerald Wallace 21 pts Others: Felton 19, Bogans 16, Jones 13, Carroll 12, Robinson 12, Anderson 5, Burleson 2, Brezec 2 Bucks Leading Reb.-Andrew Bogut 17 boards Others: Magloire 11, Ford 10, Kukoc 4, Simmons 2, Redd 2, Welsch 2 Bobcats Leading Reb.- Gerald Wallace 15 boards Others: Felton 8, Jones 7, Bogans 3, Carroll 2, Robinson 2, Brezec 1 Bucks Leading Assists- Michael Redd 7 assists Others: Bogut 5, Magloire 4, Ford 3, Welsch 2, Jackson 1 Bobcats Leading Assists- Ray Felton 6 Assists Others: Wallace 4, Robinson 3, Jones 2, Bogans 2, Burleson 2, Carroll 1 GMan's Thoughts Bucks got up big early, blew an 18 point lead, and needed TJ Ford's layup with 15 seconds left to win. There is no doubt they are struggling, but this wasn't a cupacake team tonight. I give major probs to Bick and his Cats, they gave 110%. They have a bright bright future. Felton is a player, Gerald Wallace is a beast, and they will get better this season. Bucks starters logged a lot of minutes, due to injuries.....that may hurt them in the back to back tomorrow. By the way, how bout the game by the Thunder from Down Under....Bogut 18 pts 17 boards 5 assists 2 steals 2 blocks We need to get healthy We haven't had our full team yet We need Joe, Charlie and most importantly Mo back.... GMans MVP: Andrew Bogut NEW RECORDS Bucks 19-15 Bobcats 11-25 Next Games Bucks vs Denver Saturday Bobcats @ Detroit Saturday
