Charlotte Bobcats rookie D.J. Augustin has grown tired of all the scrutiny concerning his 6-foot height. It's never been a hindrance in the past, Augustin says, and based on his first two summer-league games might it won't be in the NBA, either.

He's reaching the rim consistently. Saturday that was good for 15 points and Sunday he scored 14 more, though the Bobcats came up short, 77-75 against the New Orleans Hornets' summer squad.

In those two games, he shot a combined 9-of-18 from the field because half his shots have been layups.

He's been so quick and assertive off the pick-and-roll that it's been hard for the Hornets or Los Angeles Clippers (Saturday's opponent) to stay in front of him.

“I've always said my height has never been a problem on any level,” said Augustin. “That's how I feel and I'm not scared to go to the rim against the bigger guys.”

His assist total – four in about 58 minutes – is more modest, but that's not because he's chucking up bad shots.

Assistant Dave Hanners says the constant churn of a summer roster – 14 Bobcats played six or more minutes Sunday – makes it hard for Augustin to establish chemistry with teammates right now.

Once that changes in training camp, the defensive attention Augustin will draw should open opportunities for the big men.

“I didn't realize he'd get to the rim so easily,” said Hanners, who coached the first two Bobcats games.

“(Defenses) are going to be so concerned with what he's going to do, that once the big men learn to separate (get in scoring position), they'll be a lot more benefit.”

The problem Sunday wasn't scoring; it was giving up turnovers and allowing fast breaks.

The Bobcats gave away the ball 23 times Sunday and gave up 22 Hornets points off fast breaks.

Augustin committed a team-high five turnovers, partially because the Hornets committed to trapping him with multiple defenders.