Lance Stephenson: (Groin) Won't Play Friday

Stephenson (pelvis) will not play Friday against the Thunder.

Analysis:

It will be the fifth consecutive game that Stephenson will miss due to the injury. The Hornets' decision to rule the guard out this far in advance suggests that he's unlikely to play Saturday against Orlando, though his status for that game could still be revisited. Stephenson's first season in Charlotte has been a disappointing one, as the big-ticket free-agent signing has seen a drop in both playing time and scoring, with the latter primarily due to an ugly 38.6 percent shooting mark from the field.