Wallace Dominates, Bobcats Outlast Pacers In OT, 107-103

Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Wallace (3) drives past Indiana Pacers guard Andre Owens (20) and Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster (10) during the second half of their game, played Monday. Wallace scored 36 points, leading Charlotte to a 107-103 overtime win over Indiana.

When Gerald Wallace sets his mind to it, he can take over a game. The Charlotte Bobcat swingman decided to take matters into his own hands Monday, as he scored 10 points in overtime, leading the Bobcats to a narrow win over the Indiana Pacers at Charlotte. Bobcat coach Sam Vincent tried just about everything but the kitchen sink. Enter Wallace.

Indiana could’ve won this game easily; however, turnovers (23), missed shots and key players fouling out during regulation complicated things late for Indiana. In the third quarter, the Pacers’ Jermaine O’Neal made two consecutive jumpers as Indiana built a 66-56 lead. The Pacers appeared to be in control when O’Neal’s jumper pushed the Pacers’ lead to 87-74; but somehow, Indiana managed to score only 3 baskets the rest of regulation.

That’s when Wallace took over, icing the game for Charlotte. Charlotte’s high scorer was Wallace with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Jason Richardson added 28 - including 4 treys, 8 rebounds and 3 assists; Emeka Okafor recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and blocking 3 shots.

Indiana had 6 players in double-digits, led by O’Neal with 20 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocked shots. Mike Dunleavy added 18 but turning the ball over 7 times; Troy Murphy added 17 and grabbing 9 boards, while Andre Owens, who is replacing Jamaal Tinsley while he recovers from his hamstring injury, and Danny Granger both had 15. Charlotte (11-18) continues their homestand by hosting the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, while Indiana (15-17) returns home to host the Memphis Grizzlies, also on Wednesday.