- It's been a long time since Al Jefferson has come off the bench in an NBA game. The big man didn't seem to mind Monday, however. Jefferson returned from a groin injury, scoring eight points and pulling down five rebounds as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-80. It's the first time since Dec. 4, 2006 -- a span of 544 games -- that Jefferson didn't start in a game in which he played. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578903
