Bobcats set franchise records in beating Magic

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03/13/2007 - Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Derek Anderson scored 24 points off the bench and dished out 10 assists, as the Charlotte Bobcats eased by the Orlando Magic, 119-108.

Gerald Wallace had 20 points and nine assists for the Bobcats, who drilled a franchise high 14 three-pointers on 22 attempts. Charlotte also set a franchise mark with 39 assists.

"We needed to rotate better on defense which we did tonight, said Anderson. "We shared the ball tremendously. Guys made their defense work and kind of tired those guys out. That's the way you win games."

Raymond Felton added 21 points and seven assists for Charlotte, which snapped a season-high eight-game losing streak

Dwight Howard finished with 26 points and 11 boards for Orlando, which has lost three games in a row and 10 of its last 12. Jameer Nelson had 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Hedo Turkoglu added 23 points and six rebounds for the Magic, who despite the loss, outrebounded Charlotte 40-27.

Trailing 101-80, Orlando went on a 8-0 run, capped by two straight Trevor Ariza layups, pulling the Magic within 13 with 7:12 to go.

Orlando then pulled to within 10 on three separate occasions, but Charlotte had an answer each time.

The Bobcats shot 56 percent from the field.

"Our failure tonight was our inability to play anyone off the dribble," said Orlando coach Brian Hill. "They went whereever they wanted to with the ball. Obviously, they made shots."

Charlotte connected on six of its first eight shots and jumped out to a 17-10 lead early in the first frame. The Bobcats held the margin at seven and led 34-27 after one quarter.

The Bobcats gradually extended their lead in the second period and were in front 62-49 at the half.

Leading 75-63, Charlotte used an 11-3 surge, capped by a Adam Morrison triple to take an 86-66 lead with just under four minutes left in the third stanza.

The Bobcats held a 95-77 advantage heading into the final quarter.

Game Notes

Charlotte guard Brevin Knight left the game at the 8:11 mark of the second quarter with a left groin strain...Orlando shot 49.4 percent...Howard recorded his 46th double-double, the second most in the NBA...Orlando is now 1-21 on the road when trailing after three quarters...The overall series record between these two is now 6-6...The Magic are a game behind the Knicks for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Problem with Bears?

Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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