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The Suns have a record of 0-4 when Nurkic is absent, making his return to the lineup crucial, especially against a larger Lakers team.

Eric Gordon was considered doubtful due to a groin injury after participating in Friday’s game, but head coach Frank Vogel informed the media before the game that the experienced player would not be playing. Bradley Beal (suffering from a tight hamstring) and Damion Lee (recovering from meniscus surgery) are still unavailable.Beal hasn’t seen the floor since Feb. 13 when he tweaked his hamstring in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings. Royce O’Neale will start in place of Beal.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Lakers were listed as uncertain due to ankle and Achilles injuries, but they will still participate in the game. Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, and Christian Wood will not be playing due to a foot sprain, knee surgery, and knee effusion respectively.

Tune in to 98.7 FM or the Arizona Sports app on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to watch the event.

On Friday, Gordon played over 30 minutes before being listed on the injury report for Sunday’s game. He took the place of the injured Beal as a starter, but only scored five points on 2-for-8 shooting.

Jusuf Nurkic, the center for the Phoenix Suns, will be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers despite missing Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets due to a sprained right ankle.

The Suns currently have the advantage over the Lakers in head-to-head matchups with three wins and one loss. The additional fifth game was played in the In-Season Tournament bracket. Although the Suns are ranked at No. 8 and the Lakers at No. 9 in the Western Conference, the outcome of this game will still impact their standings. Phoenix has a record of 33-24 while Los Angeles has a record of 31-27.