Charlotte escaped by the narrowest of margins today, beating Cleveland 107-104 in overtime. "Not a stellar game on our part," commented Charlotte coach Bob. "We gave them way too many chances and they nearly made us pay. But I think our guys started to wake up near the end and realize it wasn't going to be an easy win. Bailey especially kept us in it until the rest of the guys decided to step it up."

Cleveland coach Bob was clearly disappointed with the final score. "So close..."

Charlotte was led by Bailey (19 points, 23 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks), Vance (20 points, 3 assists, 9 blocks), Meadows (13 points, 7 boards, 1 assists). Cleveland was led by Gill (22 points, 8 boards, 0 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks), Lindo (12 points, 6 boards, 7 assists, a steal, a block), Darden (14 points, 1 assists, 3 blocks).

Charlotte have won their last 7 games and improve to 29-13 and 17-4 at home. They hold at #2 in the Southeast and stay at #4 overall in the Eastern Conference. After today's loss, Cleveland fall to 24-18. They stay at #1 in the Central and remain at #3 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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