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Hornets center Cody Zeller undergoes surgery on left knee

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his torn medial meniscus in his left knee.

Hornets officials said the surgery was successful.

Zeller will be out indefinitely, according to team officials.

Zeller, 25, injured his knee in the third quarter of the Hornets game against Golden State on Dec. 6. The 7-0 Zeller is averaging 7.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game this season.