After initial reports circulated regarding De’Aaron Fox fracturing his left index finger in Game 4, the guard was listed as doubtful for Game 5 on Wednesday.
Despite being listed as doubtful, Fox told reporters on Tuesday he’s planning on playing in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors in Sacramento on Wednesday.
In the latest edition of the injury report, Fox has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable against the Warriors for Game 5.
Via @cameronsalerno1 on Twitter:
Sacramento Kings All-Star De’Aaron Fox has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Game 5 vs the Warriors tomorrow pic.twitter.com/jJNRSwW00T
— Cameron Salerno (@cameronsalerno1) April 25, 2023
Fox has been a key piece of the Kings’ success against the Warriors early in the series. Despite the Kings’ loss in Game 4, Fox notched a game-high 38 points. Through the first four games, the first-time All-Star guard is averaging 31.5 points on 44.7% shooting from the floor with seven assists, six boards and 2.5 steals in 38.5 minutes per game.
The Warriors and Kings will tip off Game 5 on Wednesday night in Sacramento at 7 p.m. PT.
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