Al Jefferson will start at center in place of Cody Zeller (chest) on Monday in Boston.

Jefferson will start at center in place of Cody Zeller (chest) on Monday in Boston.

Analysis:

Jefferson has produced well in his role off the bench, but has only reached the 30-minute benchmark once since December. That could certainly change Monday, as the Hornets look for Jefferson to take on a larger role in the absence of Zeller, and possibly even in the regular season finale Wednesday against the Magic as well.