The 2013-14 Charlotte Bobcats marked their final season under the “Bobcats” moniker before becoming the Charlotte Hornets. Under the guidance of head coach Steve Clifford, the team finished with a 43-39 record, securing the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. This was a significant improvement from their previous seasons, highlighting their progress in both offense and defense.
The standout performer was Al Jefferson, who delivered an impressive season, averaging 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, earning him a spot on the All-NBA Third Team. Kemba Walker also played a crucial role, averaging 17.7 points and 6.1 assists. In the postseason, the Bobcats faced the Miami Heat in the first round but were swept 4-0 by the defending champions. Despite the early exit, the season was seen as a step forward, setting the stage for the franchise’s rebranding and future success.
- Regular Season Record: 43-39
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-4
Charlotte Bobcats Roster and Stats for 2013-14 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Al Jefferson | 73 | 21.8 | 10.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 20.0 | 3 | 18.7 | 9.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Kemba Walker | 73 | 17.7 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 4 | 19.5 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 50.0 |
| Gerald Henderson | 77 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 34.8 | 4 | 9.8 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Gary Neal | 22 | 11.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 40.6 | 4 | 11.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| Ramon Sessions | 55 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 22.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh McRoberts | 78 | 8.5 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 36.1 | 4 | 11.5 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 47.1 |
| Jeff Taylor | 26 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 26.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | 62 | 7.2 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 11.1 | 4 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Chris Douglas-Roberts | 49 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 38.6 | 4 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Anthony Tolliver | 64 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 41.3 | 4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Cody Zeller | 82 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 4 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Ben Gordon | 19 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 27.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jannero Pargo | 29 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luke Ridnour | 25 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 30.0 | 4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Bismack Biyombo | 77 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 3 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Adrien | 25 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Justin Hamilton | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Southerland | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| D.J. White | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Charlotte Bobcats in the 2014 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Miami Heat
In the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Charlotte Bobcats faced a tough challenge in the first round against the Miami Heat, who were led by LeBron James. Despite a spirited effort, the Bobcats were swept in four games, marking a disappointing exit but also highlighting the team's potential as they transitioned into the Hornets the following season. Kemba Walker and Al Jefferson provided flashes of brilliance, but the experience and firepower of the Heat proved too much to overcome.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-88 | |
| Apr 23, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 101-97 | |
| Apr 26, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 98-85 | |
| Apr 28, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 109-98 |
Charlotte Bobcats 2013-14 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2013-14 season for the Charlotte Bobcats.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | L 96-83 | |
| Nov 01, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 90-84 | |
| Nov 02, 2013 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 105-84 | |
| Nov 05, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | W 102-97 | |
| Nov 06, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 92-90 | |
| Nov 08, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 101-91 | |
| Nov 11, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-94 | |
| Nov 13, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | W 89-83 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 86-80 | |
| Nov 16, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 97-81 | |
| Nov 18, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-81 | |
| Nov 20, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 95-91 | |
| Nov 22, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 98-91 | |
| Nov 23, 2013 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-72 | |
| Nov 25, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 96-86 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 99-74 | |
| Nov 29, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 92-76 | |
| Dec 01, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-98 | |
| Dec 03, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 89-82 | |
| Dec 06, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 105-88 | |
| Dec 09, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 115-111 | |
| Dec 11, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 92-83 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-94 | |
| Dec 14, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 88-85 | |
| Dec 17, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 95-87 | |
| Dec 18, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-102 | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 116-106 | |
| Dec 21, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 88-85 | |
| Dec 23, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 111-110 | |
| Dec 27, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 89-85 | |
| Dec 28, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-116 | |
| Dec 30, 2013 | @ Utah Jazz | L 83-80 | |
| Jan 01, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-85 | |
| Jan 02, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 134-104 | |
| Jan 04, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 113-103 | |
| Jan 07, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 97-83 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 119-92 | |
| Jan 11, 2014 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-97 | |
| Jan 14, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 108-98 | |
| Jan 15, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-92 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | W 111-101 | |
| Jan 18, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-96 | |
| Jan 20, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 100-95 | |
| Jan 22, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 95-91 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | L 125-96 | |
| Jan 25, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 89-87 | |
| Jan 29, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 101-98 | |
| Jan 31, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-100 | |
| Feb 01, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-95 | |
| Feb 04, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 91-75 | |
| Feb 08, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-100 | |
| Feb 11, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 114-89 | |
| Feb 12, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 105-89 | |
| Feb 18, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 108-96 | |
| Feb 19, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 116-98 | |
| Feb 21, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 90-87 | |
| Feb 22, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 92-89 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 92-82 | |
| Mar 02, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 116-99 | |
| Mar 03, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 124-107 | |
| Mar 05, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 109-87 | |
| Mar 07, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 101-92 | |
| Mar 08, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 111-89 | |
| Mar 10, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 105-98 | |
| Mar 12, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | W 98-85 | |
| Mar 14, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 105-93 | |
| Mar 16, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-92 | |
| Mar 17, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 97-83 | |
| Mar 19, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 104-99 | |
| Mar 22, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 124-94 | |
| Mar 24, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 100-89 | |
| Mar 26, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 116-111 | |
| Mar 28, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-105 | |
| Mar 31, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 100-94 | |
| Apr 02, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-93 | |
| Apr 04, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 91-80 | |
| Apr 05, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-94 | |
| Apr 09, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | W 94-88 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-103 | |
| Apr 12, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 111-105 | |
| Apr 14, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 95-93 | |
| Apr 16, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 91-86 |