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NBA: Charlotte 88, Atlanta 86

ATLANTA, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Stephen Jackson hit a long turnaround jumper in the closing moments Saturday, completing Charlotte's 88-86 come-from-behind victory over Atlanta.

Jackson's clutch shot with two Hawks in his face punctuated the Bobcats' rally from 22 points down -- the largest comeback in franchise history. He finished with 32 points

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Shaun Livingston contributed his season-best 22 points off the bench as Charlotte broke a two-game win streak, and Gerald Wallace had 16 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.

Atlanta was led by Josh Smith's 28 points. Al Horford added 16 points along with 10 rebounds as the Hawks dropped a second straight game.

Joe Johnson and Mike Bibby both had 11 points for Atlanta.

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