Ty Lawson (back) says he will play Monday against the Hornets, RIck Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Lawson (back) says he will play Monday against the Hornets, RIck Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Lawson entered Monday questionable due to lower-back soreness, but after going through shootaround he told reporters he'll be in the starting lineup. While the injury is a mild concern, Lawson has been on a tear of late, putting up double-digit assists in 14 of his last 15 games.