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In the closing seconds of overtime, the Timberwolves went to Michael Beasley in hopes to send the game to yet another extra period. Unfortunately, the prolific scorer could not hit over the outstretched arm of Tyrus Thomas as the Bobcats walked away with their first road victory in nine games.
The Timberwolves opened the game lackadaisical on both ends of the floor, as the Bobcats jumped out to an early double-digit lead. As Minnesota thoroughly struggled, it was Kevin Love’s 13-point second quarter effort that kept his depleted team within contention.
Facing a demoralizing 57-43 deficit at halftime, Kurt Rambis was able to rejuvenate his squad as the Timberwolves gained the lead and momentum behind an 11-2 run and outscoring Charlotte 30-14 in the third quarter.
Late in the final stanza, the Bobcats capitalized on costly Minnesota turnovers and missed free-throw attempts down the stretch. The Wolves left too many crucial points at charity stripe, shooting a gruesome 19-of-30 from the line. The Bobcats used a 10-1 run late in regulation and a 6-0 spurt in extra time to seal off the victory, leaving a somber mood in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. The Bobcats were led by Tyrus Thomas who ended with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Augustin added 16 points.