Report: Suns' Chandler out vs. Pacers

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler won't play Friday against the Indiana Pacers as he attends his mother's funeral in California, according to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic.

Chandler returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing the previous three contests due to personal reasons.

The 34-year-old is putting together one of his most productive seasons as a pro, averaging 9.2 points and 15.9 rebounds per 36 minutes, while shooting a ridiculous 69.7 percent from the floor.

Twenty-three-year-old big man Alex Len will start at center in Chandler's absence.