2012/2013 NBA Worst to First Previews: 26. NO Hornets | Slap Dog Hoops

02:58 PM ET 08.24 | Overall Win/Loss Record : 21-45 fifth place Southwest Division
Ranks:

Last season's rank: 28
2012/2013 projection: 26

Last season???s Team Statistics and League Rank

Points Scored: 89.6 (29^th)
Points Allowed: 93.4 (8^th)
Team FG%: .451 (13^th)
Opponent???s FG%: .444 (13^th)
Rebounds per game: 41.1 (24^th)
Opponents rebounds per game: 40.0 (4^th)

Returning Individual Statistical Leaders

Scoring: Eric Gordon (21.0)
Rebounds per game: Jason Smith (4.9)
Minutes per game: Eric Gordon (34.4)
Assists per game: Greivis Vasquez (5.4)
Steals per game: Eric Gordon (1.4)
Blocked Shots per game: Jason Smith (1.0)

Projected Starters Based on Last Season???s Performance, Veteran Seniority and Projected Impact

C: Robin Lopez
PF: Ryan Anderson
SF: Anthony Davis
SG: Eric Gordon
PG: Greivis Vasquez

Key Reserves Based on Last Season???s Performances, Veteran Seniority and Potential Impact.

2012/2013 Projection based on roster depth, previous performances, and current strengths of opponents: 25-57, last in Southwest Division, fun to watch but will remain a bottom feeder of the West.

(This is just an excerpt of a much more detailed piece. Click here to finish reading this post and so much more on JT's Hoops Blog)

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