Charlotte's nine-point victory came after a 38-25 deficit at the end of the first quarter. The winners used a 34-19 second to build a 59-57 halftime advantage and the Golden State never led in the second half.

Richardson, who spent six seasons with the Warriors before he was traded on draft night, finished two points shy of his career-high.

Raymond Felton scored 22 points with six assists.

Emeka Okafor had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Jared Dudley finished with 10 points and 18 rebounds for the Bobcats, who have won a season-high three games in a row.

Monta Ellis led Golden State with 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Baron Davis had 30 points and four rebounds, while Stephen Jackson had 21 points and seven rebounds for the Warriors, whose four-game winning streak ended.