A classic was played today, with Charlotte and Denver going into overtime and Charlotte coming out on top 100-96. The score was tight the entire way, with neither team ever able to get any meaningful advantage over the other. Said Charlotte coach Bob, "I know it's a cliche, but it was a game that nobody deserved to lose. They played just as well as we did, the only difference being one crucial play at the end that gave us the score. We all know it could have gone the other way just as easily."

Denver coach Bob was both exhausted and downcast after the game. "What a shame. After everything we put into this game, and how well and how hard we played the whole game, it really stings to come away with the loss. Our players, especially Beachum, left it all out there. It wasn't a matter of one team wanting the win more than the other; Charlotte just got the break when it mattered, and that made the difference."

Charlotte was led by Murphy (19 points, 21 boards, 2 assists, a block), Williams (26 points, 7 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks), Scroggins (23 points, 8 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks). Denver was led by Beachum (35 points, 0 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Smiley (17 points, 18 boards, 2 assists, 3 blocks), Wise (5 points, 5 steals).

Charlotte jump to 28-21 and 15-8 at home with the win. They remain at #2 in the Southeast and hold at #4 overall in the Eastern Conference. With the loss, Denver are now 21-24. They remain at #5 in the Northwest and stay at #13 overall in the Western Conference.

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