On April 9, 2010, the Bobcats clinched their first ever playoff berth with an exciting 104-103 road win over the New Orleans Hornets,[REF] finishing the 2009-10 season with an overall record of 44-38, the team's first-ever winning record.
On June 13, 2011, the Bobcats made some moves to their front office by hiring former Portland Trail Blazers general manager Rich Cho to the same position and promoting Rod Higgins to President of Basketball Operations.