Lance Stephenson (groin) did not practice Thursday and is likely to miss the Hornets' next two games, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Stephenson (groin) did not practice Thursday and is likely to miss the Hornets' next two games, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Stephenson departed Wednesday's contest in the third quarter with a groin injury, briefly returning in the fourth quarter before retiring to the locker room. The team is calling the injury a "pelvic sprain," and Stephenson appears to be in considerable pain, so it would be a surprise if he's able to play Friday and Saturday. That could mean increased minutes for both Gerald Henderson and Gary Neal.