The (AP) reports: Jamal Mashburn will remain in Charlotte to be treated for anemia and vitamin deficiency while his Charlotte Hornets teammates play Game 3 in their playoff series against the Orlando Magic.

The Hornets practiced in Charlotte on Friday, then boarded a plane for Orlando without their leading scorer. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1, and Game 3 is Saturday.

Charlotte has not ruled out the possibility of Mashburn playing in Game 4 on Tuesday.

"I talked to him yesterday and he's still a little lightheaded and weak," Hornets coach Paul Silas said. "So we'll just plan that day-to-day. I'll give him a call over the weekend and see how he is feeling.

"If he's feeling fine, then he'll come down and play Tuesday. If not, we'll have to do without him."