Nikola Vucevic: Out vs. Denver

Vucevic (groin) will sit out again Tuesday against the Nuggets, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

As was expected after he missed practice Monday, Vucevic has been ruled out for a fifth consecutive game. Dewayne Dedmon figures to make another start at center, though he played only 15 minutes in Saturday's 37-point loss to the Trail Blazers. The Magic will play on the second half of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Hornets, and at this point, it's unclear if Vucevic will have a realistic chance to return for that contest.