1.   Cone said he was working hard to straighten out his mechanics and get in midseason shape.

2.   He was in midseason shape.

3.   Looking in midseason shape, Mason kept active during the summer, and he is convinced that he can have an All-Star season with the Hornets.

4.   Looking in midseason shape, Mason kept active during the summer and he is convinced that he can have an All-Star season with the Hornets.