Hornets' Al Jefferson out with calf injury

Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson will be sidelined for 2--to-3 weeks with a strained calf.

Jefferson had an MRI Monday when the severity of the injury was diagnosed. He was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game, an 87-82 victory against Milwaukee.

Jefferson is averaging 13.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.

The 30-year-old compiled 26 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks against Philadelphia on Nov. 20, becoming only the second player in the NBA this season to record at least 25 points, 10-plus rebounds and five blocks in a game.