原文出自nola.com http://www.nola.com/hornets/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1101711564258880.xml West starting to show improvement Magloire to have finger examined to see if surgery is necessary Monday, November 29, 2004 By John Reid Staff writer LOS ANGELES -- Earlier this month, Hornets second-year forward David West looked unsure carrying out his offensive responsibilities during games. But lately, West has shown improvement. And Coach Byron Scott has noticed the change, especially during Friday's 95-86 loss to the Phoenix Suns. West came off the bench to score 13 points and grab eight rebounds in 24 minutes. With starting center Jamaal Magloire sidelined with a fractured right ring finger, power forward P.J. Brown started at center Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, forcing West into his first start of the season. "I think West is starting to play much better," Scott said. "I think with P.J. and David in there, that gives us a little more speed, and we'll probably run a little more." After 11 games, West is averaging 5.9 points and is the team's third-leading rebounder, grabbing 4.6. "Earlier this season, I was unable to get in a comfort zone," said West, who is averaging 14.2 minutes. "As time goes on, you learn and understand the different spots that you're supposed to be in. I'm just really trying to make plays, and I've been constantly going over the offense to understand where I'm supposed to be. I don't think nothing is really complicated." INJURY UPDATE: After Magloire gets examined today by a hand specialist in New Orleans, the Hornets will know if he will require surgery, Hornets spokesman Scott Hall said. Scott expects that Magloire's injury will keep him sidelined from three to four weeks. Since missing eight games during his rookie season in 2000-01, Magloire had played in every game the past three seasons. UNSUCCESSFUL: Entering Sunday, the Hornets had lost 11 of their past 14 games against the Lakers. FREE-THROW SUCCESS: Hornets guard David Wesley has made 23 of 24 free-throw attempts after 11 games. Brown entered Sunday's game making 21 of 23 free-throw attempts. REFRESHER COURSE: Brown said he used Saturday's practice at the Staples Center to go over hisnew responsibilities at center. It helps that Brown worked at center during training camp. "I'm looking forward to the challenge, but I had to refresh a little to get ready," Brown said. QUICK SHOTS: Baron Davis, Brown and Magloire are the Hornets' representatives on the NBA All-Star ballot. . . . Former Hornets coach Paul Silas, who coaches the Cleveland Cavaliers, attended Sunday's game with his son Stephen Silas, a former Hornets' assistant. The Cavaliers play the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at the Staples Center. . . . . . . . John Reid can be reached at [email protected] or at (504) 826-3405. --

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