April 2015 In Review/End Of SeasonTeam Record: 53-29 (6-4) | 1st in division, 3rd in conference Charlotte finished the NBA regular season by losing three of their last four games to land the third seed in the playoffs and a first round playoff date with the Brooklyn Nets. In the final game of the season, Kevin Love played just 21 minutes and they lost to the 76ers, who moved up to fifth with the win. Bill Simmons criticized the Bobcats, saying they tanked the game to avoid facing the Miami Heat (who swept Charlotte in the first round last season).
Conversy aside, 53-29 is good for the best record in franchise history and the team's first division title. They will hope for more than just to win their first playoff game as Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and the Brooklyn Nets await.
Players of the Month:EAST: LeBron James (MIA) | WEST: Kevin Durant (OKC)
Rookies of the Month:EAST: Gheorghe Bacu (CLE) | WEST: Chris Hov (DEN)
2014-15 Final NBA StandingsEastern Conferencez-1 Detroit 59-23
x-2 Indiana 54-28
y-3 Charlotte 53-29y-4 Philadelphia 44-38
x-5 Atlanta 47-35
x-6 Brooklyn 44-38
x-7 Miami 43-39
x-8 Orlando 41-41
Toronto 40-42
Washington 38-44
Milwaukee 37-45
Chicago 35-47
New York 35-47
Cleveland 33-49
Boston 21-61
Western Conferencez-1 LA Lakers 57-25
y-2 Oklahoma City 56-26
y-3 San Antonio 55-27
x-4 LA Clippers 46-36
x-5 Golden State 42-40
x-6 Portland 39-43
x-7 Dallas 37-45
x-8 Sacramento 37-45
Memphis 37-45
Utah 35-47
Denver 35-47
New Orleans 34-48
Houston 34-48
Phoenix 33-49
Minnesota 29-53
League LeadersPPG
1. Kevin Durant (OKC): 26.9
2. Carmelo Anthony (SA): 23.5
3. LeBron James (MIA): 23.1
4. Russell Westbrook (OKC): 21.4
5. Leo Lai (GS): 21.3
17. Kevin Love (CHA): 18.0
RPG
1. Spencer Hawes (PHI): 11.8
2. Andrew Bynum (LAL): 11.6
3. Roy Hibbert (IND): 11.2
11. Kevin Love (CHA): 9.7
APG
1. Chris Paul (LAC): 9.1
2. Michael Conley (MEM): 8.7
3. Rajon Rondo (BOS): 8.2
18. Kemba Walker (CHA): 5.7
SPG
1. Rajon Rondo (BOS): 2.8
2. Chris Paul (LAC): 2.8
3. Russell Westbrook (OKC): 2.5
38. Luol Deng (CHA): 1.4
BPG
1. Anthony Davis (NO): 1.8
2. Tyson Chandler (NY): 1.7
3. Andrew Bynum (LAL): 1.7
8. Javale McGee (CHA): 1.5
PER
1. Kevin Durant (OKC): 32.9
2. Derrick Rose (CHI): 30.3
3. Danilo Gallinari (DEN): 29.4
43. Andrea Bargnani (CHA): 19.3
TS%
1. Danilo Gallinari (DEN): .677%
2. Vinson Duroy (ORL): .649%
3. Kevin Durant (OKC): .631%
20. Andrea Bargnani (CHA): .573%
Bobcats Player Averages:Kevin Love: 18.0 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.1 BPG, 18.4 PER, .547% TS
Andrea Bargnani: 16.9 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.0 BPG, 19.3 PER, .573% TS, 24.8 MPG
Bradley Beal: 14.6 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 15.7 PER, .549% TS
Luol Deng: 13.1 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.3 APG, 14.7 PER, .559% TS
Kemba Walker: 11.3 PPG, 5.7 APG, 3.4 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 13.7 PER, .550% TS
Javale McGee: 9.4 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.5 BPG, 11.1 PER, .488% TS
Damian Lillard: 8.3 PPG, 1.9 APG, 1.2 RPG, 19.4 PER, .664% TS, 14 MPG
Wilson Chandler: 8.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 11.4 PER, .524% TS, 22.7 MPG
Nikola Pekovic: 4.4 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 8.0 PER, .640% TS
Daequan Cook: 0.9 PPG, 0.4 RPG
Jarrett Jack: 0.6 PPG, 0.5 APG
Brendan Haywood: 0.1 PPG, 0.6 RPG
Matt Bonner: 0 PPG, 0.4 RPG
NLSC Player Averages:Leo Lai (GS): 21.3 PPG, 3.2 APG, 2.4 RPG
William Sit (PHX): 20.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.2 APG
Andrew Watson (HOU): 18.9 PPG, 5 APG, 4.5 RPG
Martti Must (SA): 16.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 66 games
Vinson Duroy (ORL): 14.1 PPG, 4.8 APG, 2 RPG
Axel Gomez (NO): 13.9 PPG, 3.8 APG, 3.2 RPG
Kenny Young (SA): 13.9 PPG, 4.9 APG, 51 games
Julian Martin (DAL): 13.7 PPG, 5.3 APG, 3 RPG
Ray Cer (TOR): 10.6 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.6 APG
Janis Kalnins (ORL): 9.4 PPG, 2.5 APG, 2 RPG
Justine Crewhead (DET): 9 PPG, 3.7 RPG
Shad O'Greene (MIN): 3.7 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.1 RPG, 1.1 SPG, .027% 3pt, .976% FT
Da'Vonte Hughes (UTA): 16.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 67 games
Chris Hov (DEN): 17 PPG, 5.7 APG, 4.8 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 67 games
Tyler Rooks (TOR): 8.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG
Karl Malone, Jr. (SAC): 3.7 PPG, 5.2 RPG
2015 NBA Playoff BracketClick to enlarge.
Out for playoffs:Russell Westbrook (OKC) | Broken Jaw
Thomas Robinson (BRK) | Torn Hamstring
George Hill (SA) | Torn MCL
David Lee (GS) | Broken Arm
Marcin Gortat (MIA) | Fractured Eye Socket
Dan Podolski (SAC) | Torn MCL