76ers at Bobcats
THE STORY:
The Charlotte Bobcats continue to sink to new lows as their
franchise-record losing streak sits at 14 games. For a team that ranks
last in the NBA in scoring average, the Philadelphia 76ers are one of
the last teams the Bobcats want to see as they attempt to snap out of
their funk. The 76ers are second in the league in points allowed and are
bidding to become 20-game winners. Enduring a stretch of seven of eight
on the road, Philadelphia could use an easy night in Charlotte on
Monday.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, CS Philadelphia (76ers), SportSouth (Bobcas)
ABOUT THE 76ERS (19-9):
Philadelphia avoided its first three-game losing streak at Cleveland on
Saturday by doing what it does best - locking down on defense and
spreading it around on offense. The 76ers have six players averaging
double figures in points and eight putting up at least 9.0 per night.
“Our guys love to share the ball,” coach Doug Collins said after
Saturday’s win. That balance allows Philadelphia to slow the pace and
grind teams down. The 76ers yield an average of 86.7 points on 41.7
percent shooting.
ABOUT THE BOBCATS (3-24): Charlotte is
at the bottom of the league in scoring and points allowed. The Bobcats
have put up 81.9 points during their losing streak and have shot 37
percent from the field over the last six. One of the worst offensive
performances during the current slide came at Philadelphia on Jan. 27,
when Charlotte shot 38.6 percent in an 89-72 setback. Gerald Henderson
has missed the last four games with a hamstring strain but the team did
get Corey Maggette back in the lineup on Friday after a 19-game absence.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1.
The 76ers are the best in the NBA at protecting the ball, averaging
only 10.5 turnovers - 3.1 less than the second-place San Antonio Spurs.
2. Maggette has totaled 16 points on 5-of-15 shooting since his return.
3. The home teams has taken each of the last five in the series.