Ty Lawson is nursing a back injury and is doubtful to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Suns, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Lawson is nursing a back injury and is doubtful to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Suns, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Lawson exited Monday's practice after getting struck in the back, but the injury isn't viewed as a serious one and the Rockets are likely just exercising caution. With Lawson sidelined for the night, Patrick Beverley is expected to assume his spot in the starting lineup.