ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Johnson sank a fallaway jumper over three Charlotte defenders just before time expired to lift the Atlanta Hawks past the Bobcats, 93-92 in overtime on Friday night.
Johnson had 18 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter and overtime. He made his winning shot about two steps inside the 3-point line.
With newly approved Charlotte owner Michael Jordan watching from behind the bench, Raymond Felton’s basket gave the Bobcats a 92-91 lead with 4 seconds left in overtime.
Josh Smith had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta.
Felton led Charlotte with 25 points. Gerald Wallace had 20 points and 16 rebounds in his return from an ankle injury. Stephen Jackson added 19 points.
