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Silas plans to use zone defense, play Walker and Augustin together

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ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 26: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after a play towards the end of the game against the Arizona Wildcats during the west regional final of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Honda Center on March 26, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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From the AP’s Mike Cranston:

#Bobcats coach Paul Silas says he’ll likely use more zone defense next season so he can play Kemba Walker and D.J. Augustin together.

The Bobcats were one of the best defensive teams in the league in 2009-10, but lost some of their defensive edge early last season before Silas replaced Larry Brown. After Silas took over, the team played a slightly more up-tempo (but still fairly slow) style, and finished with a respectable record under him. It looks like Silas is going to try to push the pace even more next season now that he has two young, talented point guards on the roster. Time will tell if it will lead to the Bobcats getting back to .500 next season.