Before the game even started, fans expressed their regret online about not being able to witness a 'revenge' game in person... Bobcats fans are just that confident.
This is a characteristic of basketball fans in the Carolina region. With North Carolina and Duke, two powerhouse college basketball teams, being the 'second hometown' of the God of Basketball, Jordan, and the historical place where the greatest power forward Duncan grew up, they have always been confident and hold high expectations for the local teams.
This confidence greatly helps Bobcats players, often providing them with positive feedback.
Of course, it's also because their strength is substantial, allowing them to withstand the fans' high expectations.
If they were weaker, like the Hornets once were, the players would face a lot of suffering. The confidence and expectations of local fans were overwhelming pressure for the Hornets players back then.
