Vucevic available for Magic Thursday against Pacers

Nikola Vucevic will be available to play off the bench Thursday when the Orlando Magic visit the Indiana Pacers, the team announced.

Vucevic hasn't played since March 4 due to a groin strain. The Magic have eight games left and aren't going to the playoffs, yet there was never any indication the organization planned on shutting down the team's leading scorer the past two years.

The 7-footer, who had an All-Star-caliber 2014-15, has seen his numbers dip slightly to 17.8 points and nine rebounds per game this year. The Magic are 6-10 this season without the big man in the lineup.