The Sacramento Kings won’t be missing their All-Star guard in the backcourt on Wednesday for Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center.
After initial reports indicated De’Aaron Fox would be doubtful for Game 5 against the Warriors due to a fractured index finger on his shooting hand, the former Kentucky guard will be available on Wednesday night.
Via @SacramentoKings on Twitter:
INJURY UPDATE vs. Golden State Warriors 4/26:
De’Aaron Fox (left index finger avulsion fracture) – AVAILABLE
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 27, 2023
Despite injuring his finger late in the Kings’ Game 4 loss, Fox is coming off a game-high 38 points against the Warriors. During his first appearance in the playoffs, Fox is averaging a scorching 31.5 points on 44.7% shooting from the field with seven dimes, six rebounds and 2.5 steals in 38.5 minutes per game through the first four games of the series.
The Warriors and Kings will meet for Game 5 on Wednesday night in Sacramento at 7 p.m. PT.
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