Phoenix Suns hope Jusuf Nurkic's ankle injury is 'short term,' will miss Utah Jazz game

Nurkic suffered the injury in the Suns' 115-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

The Phoenix Suns are hoping that Jusuf Nurkic's ankle injury is "short term" after the center suffered the injury in the Suns' 115-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

Nurkic is expected to miss the Suns' game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, but the team is hopeful that he will be able to return to action soon.

"We're hoping that it's short term," Suns coach Monty Williams said. "He's going to get an MRI today, but we're hopeful that it's not long term."

Nurkic has been a key contributor for the Suns this season, averaging 14.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

His absence will be a blow to the Suns, who are currently in fifth place in the Western Conference with a record of 31-27.

The Suns will face a tough test against the Jazz, who are currently in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 38-19.

The Suns will need to find a way to replace Nurkic's production if they want to have a chance to win on Sunday.

Nurkic's injury is a setback for the Suns, but they are hopeful that he will be able to return to action soon.

The Suns have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season, and Nurkic has been a big part of their success.

If Nurkic is able to return to action soon, the Suns will be in a good position to make a run at the playoffs.