Jusuf Nurkić available tonight against Heat

© Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsPhoenix Suns’ starting center Jusuf Nurki\u0107 will make his return from a one-game absence due to a left thumb sprain tonight against the Miami Heat.

Nurki\u0107 was originally ruled to be questionable and then a game-time decision. He suffered the injury in the Suns’ 133-131 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 26.

He missed last night’s game against the Magic because the swelling and pain in his thumb had not gone away. The Suns (26-20) greatly missed Nurki\u0107 in their 113-98 loss to the Magic.

Phoenix has by far its best net rating with Nurki\u0107 on the floor (9.1) compared to any other player. Nurki\u0107 is averaging 11.6 points and 10.3 rebounds in the…