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The San Antonio Spurs are one step away from the NBA Finals, though their path through the Oklahoma City Thunder may become a little more complicated.
Star point guard De’Aaron Fox, a two-time All-Star, has landed on the injury report with a right ankle issue that he has been playing through in recent weeks. Now, his status ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is in doubt.
The injury even forced him briefly out of San Antonio’s series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference semis, though he eventually returned to the floor.
Fox, who has been averaging 18.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in the postseason, is an integral part to San Antonio’s operation.
If he’s forced to sit out the game, it would come as a significant blow to San Antonio, which went 4-1 in the regular season against the Thunder.
For one, he’s excellent in the clutch. For another, his speed helps the Spurs get out in transition and can destabilize an opposing defense, especially if it’s not set.
Here’s everything you need to know about De’Aaron Fox’s injury status headed into Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Thunder:
No. In the injury report that published Monday, May 18 at 7:45 p.m. ET, he was officially listed as out. This came after he had been listed as questionable with the right ankle soreness designation in the leadup to tipoff.
In his place, rookie guard Dylan Harper, who has had a tremendous postseason, is expected to start in Fox’s place.
De’Aaron Fox statsIn 72 games this season, Fox averaged 18.6 points, 6.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: De'Aaron out for Spurs vs Thunder Game 1 of Western Conference final
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