NBA 2009 - 2010 : Bobcats Outhustle Bucks in OT

The Charlotte Bobcats outhustled the Milwaukee Bucks in another overtime game 87 - 86 in the homestretch of the NBA 2009 - 2010 season.

The win pushed the Bobcats to number 5 in the Eastern Conference and moved them closer to a first ever playoff appearance in franchise history. This kind of games will at least give them a bit of a feel on what its like to be in a playoff atmosphere.

The Bucks led most of the way until Steve Graham hits a 3. However, John Salmons hit a 3 himself to tie it all up going into the fourth quarter.

The game turned ugly early in the fourth with misses, turnovers, offensive fouls. The crowd went alive after Stephen Jackson breaks the tie with hook, 73 - 71. After Bogus ties it again with tip-in, Jackson is at it again with 3. 76 - 73.

Jennings hit a corner 2 to nudge the Bucks closer 76 - 75. Raymond Felton hits a floater on the other end. Bogut sinks two free throws to keep Bucks close with 1:09 to play.

The next sequence typically shows why the Bobcats deserve to win this game. Felton misses but Charlotte was able to recover the ball and calls for time. On the ensuing play, Boris Diaw drives, misses and again recovers the ball. After two Jennings foul, Felton is at the free throw line for two. His first shot rattles first before sinking making the home crowd a bit uneasy. Then he makes the next smoothly.

After a timeout, Salmon ties the game with another 3, 80 all with still 10.6 ticks left. The Bobcats fails to score on the possession, its overtime.

In overtime, the Bobcats prove to be a step faster to the ball or the ball just bounced kinder to them because its their homecourt.

Bucks score first in OT courtesy of Carlos Delfino. A Tyson Chandler putback slam ties it anew. Mbah Oute steals the ball and scores on the break to put Bucks on top. Felton ties the game again 84 all.

Both teams exchange turn overs before Captain was at it again. Knocking in a huge 3 to put the Bobcats ahead, 87 - 84. Salmons answered with a 2 on the lane, 87 - 86.

But the Bobcats will hang on. Felton misses on a drive but Tyson Chandlers taps the ball out to almost half court and the Bucks failed to foul as time expired.

Sidelights: Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown was ejected on the 2nd quarter. Saw Bobcat owner MJ high-fiving Captain Jack for a good job despite being bothered by some injury.