Enemy Lines

an opposing team's scout sizes up the Hornets

"When Elden Campbell is playing well, the Hornets are very difficult to beat; he gives them a post presence to go with their guards and Jamal Mashburn. On their first three or four possessions they usually try to get it to Campbell in the low post to get him going. But there are nights when he gives them nothing, and that really hurts....

In his prime Derrick Coleman was able to score over defenders inside. He doesn't look like he has that lift anymore, but that may come back as he gets in better shape after missing most of last year....

Baron Davis is a star, a leaper who plays with a lot of charisma. He maintains control of the ball in traffic, and few point guards can keep him out of the lane because he's so strong. If they try to reach in for the ball, he uses his body to bowl them over. He's a point guard with the strength of a power forward....

Getting Stacey Augmon, Matt Bullard and Bryce Drew isn't going to make up for what Eddie Robinson gave them. He shot a high percentage from 17 to 19 feet and was their best finisher on the break....

P.J. Brown is a tough defender, and he can shoot pretty well from 17 to 18 feet when Mashburn, Davis or David Wesley penetrates and kicks the ball out. He adds a lot to this team with his rebounding and hard-nosed attitude....

As always, they're going to have trouble with teams that can take advantage of the 6'1" Wesley's size. Davis helps because he's able to guard a lot of two guards, but the Raptors with their big backcourt of Alvin Williams and Vince Carter cause problems."