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Nikola Vucevic will move back into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports

Vucevic will move back into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports

Analysis:

After missing roughly a month of action with a groin injury, Vucevic was back in action last Thursday versus the Pacers. Over the last four games since his return, he's been brought off the bench, with Dewayne Dedmon running with the starters. Vucevic has now had the opportunity to get his legs back under him, which has given coach Scott Skiles the confidence to put him back in the starting lineup. Dedmon will move into a bench role and could see a slight decrease in minutes. Over his last four outings since his return, Vucevic is averaging 21.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks over 26 minutes per game.

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