Jusuf Nurkić has been ruled out for the remainder of tonight’s Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers matchup with a left thumb injury.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Nurkić checked out with just under four minutes remaining in the third quarter with the Suns leading 103-98. He had two points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals in 20 minutes total tonight.
INJURY UPDATES:
Beal (nose) questionable to return
Nurkić (left thumb) will not return
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 27, 2024
The Suns’ big man has missed 0 of Phoenix’s 45 games this season due to injury, only two because of personal reasons. It is unclear when Nurkić specifically injured his thumb.
Bradley Beal was also injured after taking a hard elbow to his nose, but ended up returning to the game less than two minutes into the fourth quarter.
Bradley Beal elbowed in face by Myles Turner, taken to locker room
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
