Nikola Vucevic: Remains out

Vucevic (groin) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.

Analysis:

Vucevic's absence will extend to six consecutive games while he continues to nurse a strained right groin. Dewayne Dedmon has been starting in place of Vucevic, and that will likely be the case again Wednesday, with Jason Smith seeing increased time off the bench after producing 25 points and 13 boards over 28 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Nuggets.