Suns' Tyson Chandler: Will miss Friday's game

Chandler (personal) won't play Friday against the Pacers.

Analysis:

Chandler missed four games while grieving the passing of his mother, but was able to return to the floor for the Suns' 120-104 loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday, playing 21 minutes. The veteran will be away from the team again Friday to attend his mother's funeral, so it's expected that Alex Len will join the starting five once again. Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender could also see a boost in minutes. It's unknown if Chandler will return in time for the second game of the Suns' back-to-back set Saturday against the 76ers.