Rookie guard drops career-best 19 points against Denver

Guard steps up his output as Ball recovers from injury

Duo sparks Charlotte's first win streak of the season

Depleted roster cuts into athleticism, offensive productivity

Second overall draft pick draws raves from coach, teammates

Rozier and Washington lead the way, but contributions were many

Even without a free agent splash, players and coach like roster

Five-year contract extension could pay as much as $260 million