Phoenix Suns big man Alex Len hasn't missed much time this year, but he will at least miss the team's first game out of the All-Star Break.
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Len to Miss Game Against Rockets
Friday, Feb. 19
Len will miss Friday's game against the Houston Rockets with a right ankle sprain, according to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic.
Len had come off the bench the last six games and had a six-point, seven-rebound performance on Feb. 10 against the Golden State Warriors.
This is only the fourth game Len has missed this season. He missed three games in mid-January with a left hand sprain, per Coro.
Phoenix is thin at the center position beyond starter Tyson Chandler. With Len out, the Suns could resort to playing stretch power forwards Jon Leuer or Mirza Teletovic at center. This could also present opportunities for newly acquired Kris Humphries to see some extended playing time for Phoenix.
Humphries and veteran forward DeJuan Blair were acquired before Thursday's trade deadline from the Washington Wi ...
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