Suns' Jusuf Nurkic Out, Mason Plumlee Gets Start Against Jazz

Nurkic's Absence Opens Door for Plumlee

Jusuf Nurkic will miss Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz due to a calf injury. The Portland Trail Blazers center sustained the injury in Sunday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and will be re-evaluated in one week.

In Nurkic's absence, Mason Plumlee will get the start at center for the Suns. Plumlee has started 12 games this season and is averaging 9.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

Plumlee's Opportunity

Plumlee will have a chance to prove himself in an expanded role against the Jazz. The 32-year-old has been a solid contributor for the Suns this season, but he has not had many opportunities to start.

With Nurkic out, Plumlee will be expected to play a more significant role in the Suns' offense and defense. He will need to be physical in the paint and provide a scoring threat to help take some of the pressure off Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

Suns Face Tough Test Against Jazz

The Suns will face a tough test against the Jazz, who are one of the best teams in the Western Conference. The Jazz are led by Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, who are one of the most dynamic duos in the NBA.

The Suns will need to play well on both ends of the court to have a chance to win. They will need to be physical in the paint and make shots from the outside. They will also need to limit the Jazz's transition opportunities.