CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson is scheduled to have an MRI exam on his injured groin.
Team spokesman Mike Cristaldi says Jefferson will miss Wednesday night’s game at Houston. Bismack Biyombo is expected to start in Jefferson’s place.
The 6-foot-10, 289-pound center left Monday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks midway through the fourth quarter after aggravating a groin strain that had been plaguing him for the past week. The Hornets lost in overtime.
They plan to recall rookie Noah Vonleh from the NBA’s D-League to help fill the void.
Jefferson is averaging 18 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Hornets (10-22).
