Steve Nash missed shootaround this morning but was planning on playing. He came to the arena tonight and coach Alvin Gentry told the media in his 6:00 p.m. briefing that Nash would go. But just 30 minutes before tip, it was announced that Nash will sit out tonight’s game against the Clippers due to illness.
Suns starting center Marcin Gortat is also battling illness but will give it a go. The Clippers center Chris Kaman won’t. He too is battling a stomach virus that is making it’s way through the league.