WASHINGTON (AP) — Kemba Walker made the only field goal for either team in overtime, and the Charlotte Bobcats won their fifth straight Wednesday night and moved into position for the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 94-88 victory over the Washington Wizards. Walker made a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in the extra session.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes once again will have plenty of free time in April and beyond. They’ve locked up a fifth straight year without making the playoffs — the longest active streak in the Eastern Conference. That makes seven of eight seasons since winning the 2006 Stanley Cup that they’ve missed the postseason.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers announced they’ve re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Colin Cole to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not released Wednesday.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s Brad Brownell would love to have high-flying K.J. McDaniels return for his senior season instead of leave for the NBA. But whether the Tigers junior comes back or not, the fourth-year coach is confident his team will take another step forward after its turnaround this season. Brownell hasn’t spoken with McDaniels this week and is unsure when the 6-foot-6 forward will decide on his future.
