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Tuesday, November 24
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Charlotte made just eight shots in the first half but rallied behind Gerald Wallace and D.J. Augustin Monday to take down the New Jersey Nets 79-68.
The Bobcats outscored New Jersey 46-27 in the second half, holding the Nets scoreless over one 10-minute stretch.
Wallace produced 24 points and 20 rebounds and Augustin had 21 points, 15 in the second half.
Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 20 points and Brook Lopez had 18 for the Nets, who are winless in four games this season.
New Jersey made only 11 shots in the second half.