Bobcats end Pistons’ streak
The Charlotte Bobcats struggle against most teams but are making a habit of playing their best against the NBA’s elite.
Sean May scored 17 points, fellow reserve Matt Carroll had 16 and the Bobcats ended the visiting Detroit Pistons’ eight-game winning streak with a 97-89 victory Sunday night.
The Bobcats’ backups outscored the Pistons’ reserves, 46-14, to help Charlotte beat another of the league’s best teams. Three of the Bobcats’ five wins have come against San Antonio, Cleveland and Detroit.
Rasheed Wallace scored 19 points for Detroit.
Minnesota 95, Philadelphia 84 -- Ricky Davis scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter at Philadelphia to help the Timberwolves end a three-game losing streak while handing the 76ers their fourth straight loss. Allen Iverson scored 26 for the 76ers.
Atlanta 107, Portland 96 -- Joe Johnson scored 33 points to help the Hawks win at Portland, Ore., for the first time since December 1997. Zach Randolph had 30 points for Portland.
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