The Lakers traded Vladimir Radmanovic to the Bobcats last month for Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown, a move that saved the team about $17 million.

Radmanovic was often knocked because of his inconsistency, but Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson says that the team misses him.

"He's a qualified player. He can do things, he's going to have an impact on ballgames," Jackson said. "We miss him, there's no doubt about it. But that's it -- water under the bridge, you move on."

The Bobcats won their 33rd game of the season on Saturday night, tying a franchise mark with nine games left in the regular season.

Charlotte defeated New York 96-85 at Time Warner Cable Arena in North Carolina.

Gerald Wallace led the Bobcats with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals.

Charlotte trails Chicago by 2 1/2 games for the eighth, and final, playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.

Sean May is unlikely to receive the Bobcats' $3.6 million qualifying offer to restrict his free agency.  He will likely be forced to sign a short-term deal to prove he can stay healthy.

?That will take care of itself,? May said, ?at the end of the season.?

Bobcats head coach Larry Brown doesn't believe that his young team has the respect of the NBA's officials.

He believes that there were some key calls, and non-calls, in Charlotte's loss to Minnesota on Saturday night.

"A couple of crucial times (each game), we don't get a call," Brown said Sunday. "Emeka (Okafor) gets murdered in a six-point game, (Minnesota's Randy) Foye walks terribly in a big play ? twice, not once."

Brown continued, and also knocked his team's energy at the start of games.

"We don't get respect. But the big thing is, if you don't come out with that energy early, that sense of urgency, then shots become easier" for the opponent.

The Charlotte Bobcats today announced they have signed Dontell Jefferson of the Utah Flash to a 10-day contract.  Jefferson becomes the 15th call-up of the 2008-09 season and the 133rd overall since the league began play in 2001.

Jefferson, a 6-4 guard out of Arkansas, has appeared in 32 games for the Flash this season and averaged 18.6 points, 5.5 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 36.7 minutes, scoring in double figures on 28 occasions, including 16 games with 20 or more points.  He scored a season-high 38 points in a win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Jan. 26 and was named NBA D-League Co-Player of the Month for January after averaging 21.4 points and 6.2 assists in 11 games.

The Charlotte Bobcats have assigned rookies Alexis Ajinca and Sean Singletary to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Ajinca and Singletary are expected to see their first action with the Skyforce on Friday, March 13, against the Reno Bighorns.

The Bobcats set a franchise record on Saturday night against the Knicks, winning their sixth straight game.

Charlotte also owns the longest current winning streak in the Eastern Conference.

"The second. It's got to be, because we're a team that has aspirations of trying to backdoor our way into the playoffs and so it's really important that we're doing it right now," guard Raja Bell said of which is better. "It's great that it's a franchise record, but the timing couldn't be better for us."

At 28-35, the Bobcats are just a game behind the Bulls for the final playoff spot in the East.

The Pistons beat the Nuggets on Tuesday night as the Palace of Auburn Hills welcomed Chauncey Billups back for the first time since his infamous November trade.

- Orlando 111, Phoenix 99

Team FIC Differential: Magic +4.7, Suns -4.7

The Magic (44-16) used a 33-18 edge in the fourth quarter to defeat the Suns (34-26) on Tuesday night. Rashad Lewis starred with 29 points and 12 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu posted 22 points and 6 assists, and Dwight Howard chipped in 21 points and 8 boards. Orlando turned the ball over 24 times, but attempted 21 more fouls shots than Phoenix. Jason Richardson led with 27 points and 6 rebounds, Steve Nash returned from an ankle injury with 20 points, 8 assists and 7 boards, and Shaquille O?Neal contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 23.4

Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 18.1

Shaquille O?Neal, Phoenix ? 16.9

Marcin Gortat, Orlando ? 12.0

- Charlotte 96, Chicago 80

Team FIC Differential: Bobcats +26.2, Bulls -26.2

The Bobcats (26-35) clamped down defensively in their win against the Bulls (27-34) at Time Warner Cable Arena. Raja Bell scored 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Emeka Okafor tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Raymond Felton added 18 points and 9 assists. Charlotte formed 17 turnovers and held Chicago to just 38% shooting. Brad Miller had 13 points and 8 rebounds, Tyrus Thomas posted 14 points and 12 boards, and Ben Gordon turned in 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Bulls.

Game FIC Scores

Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 17.4

Tim Thomas, Chicago ? 17.0

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 14.3

Brad Miller, Chicago ? 10.3

- Detroit 100, Denver 95

Team FIC Differential: Pistons +19.6, Nuggets -19.6

The Pistons (30-29) used a strong fourth quarter to knock off the Nuggets (39-21) in Chauncey Billups? return to Detroit. Tayshaun Prince had 23 points and 5 rebounds, Richard Hamilton posted 21 points and 7 assists, and Anthony McDyess and Rasheed Wallace both added 16 points and 10 boards in the win. Detroit outrebounded Denver by five, as both teams turned the ball over seven times. Billups starred with 34 points, Nene tallied 20 points and 5 rebounds, and J.R. Smith poured in 16 points and 5 boards in the loss. Detroit was without Allen Iverson, while Denver was without Carmelo Anthony.

Game FIC Scores

Antonio McDyess, Detroit ? 21.3

Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 18.5

Tayshaun Prince, Detroit ? 17.8

Nene, Denver ? 15.0

- New Jersey 99, Milwaukee 95

Team FIC Differential: Nets +4.7, Bucks -4.7

The Nets (27-33) used a ten-point edge to beat the Bucks (29-34) with a huge fourth quarter comeback. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Devin Harris posted 14 points and 11 assists, and Vince Carter turned in 15 points and 6 boards in the win. Milwaukee outrebounded New Jersey by ten, but shot just 38% from the field. Charlie Villanueva starred with 24 points and 17 rebounds, Richard Jefferson tallied 20 points and 5 assists, and Ramon Sessions contributed 19 points and 8 boards for the Bucks.

Game FIC Scores

Brook Lopez, New Jersey ? 23.4

Charlie Villanueva, Milwaukee ? 22.3

Devin Harris, New Jersey ? 13.8

Luke Ridnour, Milwaukee ? 12.8

- Golden State 118, Minnesota 94

Team FIC Differential: Warriors +44.6, Timberwolves -44.6

The Warriors (21-39) took a 36-18 lead into the second quarter against the Timberwolves (18-42) and never looked back. Stephen Jackson led with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, Andris Biedrins tallied 10 points and 13 boards, and Corey Maggette put up 16 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Golden State forced 18 turnovers, while holding Minnesota to just 35% shooting. Kevin Love starred with 18 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Miller posted 13 points and 11 boards, and Randy Foye turned in 19 points on 5-for-19 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Stephen Jackson, Golden State ? 17.9

Andris Biedrins, Golden State ? 17.8

Mike Miller, Minnesota ? 15.4

Kevin Love, Minnesota ? 15.0

- Houston 107, Toronto 97

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +7.5, Raptors -7.5

The Rockets (39-22) used a huge second quarter run to knock off the Raptors (23-39) at the Toyota Center. Luis Scola led with 20 points and 16 rebounds, Yao Ming posted 20 points and 11 boards, and Carl Landry added 22 points and 6 rebounds off the bench. Houston outrebounded Toronto by seven and hit 51% of their shots. Chris Bosh had 25 points and 6 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani tallied 25 points and 8 boards, and Jose Calderon contributed 8 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists for the struggling Raptors.

Game FIC Scores

Jose Calderon, Toronto ? 22.8

Luis Scola, Houston ? 22.0

Andrea Bargnani, Toronto ? 21.3

Carl Landry, Houston ? 18.3

- Indiana 117, Sacramento 109

Team FIC Differential: Pacers +22.9, Kings -22.9

The Pacers (27-36) got a rare road win on Tuesday night against the Kings (13-49). Jarrett Jack led with 26 points and 7 rebounds, Troy Murphy tallied 23 points, 10 boards and 6 assists, and Travis Diener scored 18 points on 6-for-8 shooting off the bench. Indiana shot 11-for-21 from three-point range and outscored Sacramento by 13 in the first half. Kevin Martin had 21 points on 3-for-12 shooting, Spencer Hawes posted 19 points and 7 rebounds, and Rashad McCants chipped in 20 points and 4 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Troy Murphy, Indiana ? 28.6

Jarrett Jack, Indiana ? 21.3

Rashad McCants, Minnesota ? 17.8

Spencer Hawes, Minnesota ? 11.0

- L.A. Lakers 99, Memphis 89

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +27.9, Grizzles -27.9

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers (49-12) past the Grizzles (15-44) at STAPLES Center. Pau Gasol had 13 points and 8 rebounds, Lamar Odom posted 2 points, 13 boards and 8 assists, and Bryant scored 31 points on 12-for-23 shooting. Los Angeles turned the ball over just ten times and held Memphis to 41% shooting. Marc Gasol starred with 17 points and 14 rebounds, Rudy Gay tallied 14 points, 6 boards and 6 assists, and O.J. Mayo scored 17 points for the Grizzles.

Game FIC Scores

Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 26.9

Lamar Odom, Los Angeles ? 18.5

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 14.5

Darrell Arthur, Memphis ? 12.5

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