The Sixers didn't look like a team still fighting to improve their postseason seed on Sunday in a 96-67 loss to New Jersey. Philadelphia shot 35.1 percent while scoring its fewest points and suffering its largest margin of defeat of the season.

The 76ers were averaging 98.0 points in the previous five games.

Charlotte is giving up an average of 104.0 points in its last three games after allowing 91.3 in the previous eight games, going 6-2.

The Bobcats have won two of three against Philadelphia this season and six of the last seven meetings in Charlotte.

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With reserve forward Leon Powe also sidelined, Boston has received increasing contributions off the bench from newcomer Mikki Moore. Moore matched a season high with 12 points and added 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season in Sunday night's 103-84 win over Oklahoma City.

Charlotte has looked intent on earning the first postseason berth in franchise history in recent weeks, winning six of its last eight and 12 of 17. Its impressive 94-84 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday was the third straight victory for Charlotte.

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The Bobcats have been the East's hottest team, winning six straight for the first time in their five-year existence and moving into a six-team logjam for the conference's final postseason spot.

Charlotte's surge has been due in large part to excellent shooting. The Bobcats are averaging 51.3 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from 3-point range during the winning streak.

The Bobcats' lone victory against the Spurs in nine tries came at San Antonio on Nov. 15, 2006 despite Tim Duncan and Tony Parker combining for 49 points.

Can the 6.5-point underdog Bobcats keep the hot streak alive?

It starts this week with games against the likes of the Wizards, Knicks, and Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.

Atlanta is 3-0 against the Bobcats this season, while only allowing Charlotte to average 86.0 points per game.

For Charlotte, getting wins at home is vital if they want to have any shot at sneaking into the final postseason spot.

The long western travel is over, but their last four games are away from Charlotte, so they’d have to make up most, if not all, of the gap by April Fool’s Day to make a serious run. Get your NBA basketball odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.

Los Angeles has split eight all-time meetings with Charlotte and has dropped four of the last five, including the past two at Staples Center.

The Bobcats come in with some confidence after winning five of their last seven and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the Lakers.

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Charlotte coach Larry Brown has been criticized over his preference for veteran players. It’s a legitimate concern that Brown’s approach will stifle the development of Charlotte’s younger players. Be that as it may, Brown is putting a competitive lineup on the court and getting to the pay window on a regular basis. The Suns play better basketball than the ‘Cats, but expectations have kept them from covering much.

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Detroit is still without Richard Hamilton, who missed his eighth consecutive game because of a partial tear in his left groin. Hamilton, averaging 17.2 points, returned to practice Monday and could play as early as tonight, according to the Pistons' official website.

Charlotte backers won't be happy to see Hamilton on the court. He has averaged 20.8 points in 15 career games against Charlotte and 18.5 points in the two matchups this season.

Detroit is 12-4 all-time against the Bobcats and 6-1 at home. Bet on the game with Bodog's NBA basketball betting with Bodog today.

The Charlotte Bobcats host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in a matchup of teams that have yet to win back-to-back games this season.

One thing that is hurting the T-Wolves is not getting easy scores. Minnesota has forced the second-fewest turnovers in the league in 2008-09 with 198.

Minnesota allowed an average of 99.0 points and permitted only three opponents to reach 100 points in its first 12 games, but has given up more than 100 in the last three. The Timberwolves, scoring 102.5 points per game over the last four contests, faces a Charlotte team that's among the league leaders in scoring defense at 92.4 ppg.

The 3.5-point favored Bobcats have won three of the four meetings with Minnesota in Charlotte.

Jason Richardson scored 53 points in the two games versus the Nuggets in 2007-08, while Gerald Wallace scored 40 in his only game against Denver last season. Denver and Charlotte split their two-game series in 2007-08, with each team winning on its home court.

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Both the Knicks (4.5-point faves) and Bobcats enter this game with identical records at 1-2, but it's New York that faces more issues. Mike D'Antoni is facing constant questioning about his refusal to play Stephon Marbury as well as trying to change an entire culture around.

The Knicks scored 120 points in winning D'Antoni's debut last Wednesday, but have averaged 86.5 points while shooting 34.6 percent in the two losses since.

Charlotte is coming off a 101-83 loss to the Pistons on Monday where Jason Richardson scored four points on 2-of-10 shooting. The home team won all three matchups between these teams last season, with the Knicks winning twice. Bet on the NBA with Bodog today.