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Robin Lopez Will Play And Likely Start In Game 1 Against Lakers

Apparently, a week off did wonders for injured Suns center Robin Lopez. Lopez, who has missed over six weeks with a bulging disk, will return to the lineup against the Suns, according to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic.

[Coach Alvin] Gentry said Lopez “more than likely” will start tonight. He is playing. Lopez said he has to be aggressive in the FIRST quarter.

The Suns will need Lopez in this series to deal with the Lakers’ size.

For more on this, head to SB Nation’s Suns blog Bright Side of the Sun.

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