SCOUTING REPORT

The Hornets get a taste of their own medicine - after catching their past two opponents on the second night of a back-to-back set, they go for a second straight day themselves. Portland was idle Friday.

The Blazers' Bonzi Wells, moved into the starting lineup nine games ago because of injuries to teammates, is averaging 22.8 points in that stretch.

The Hornets, who have lost four in a row to Portland, need solid defense. The Blazers have shot 50 percent or better in four games and won each of them.