Moments ago, Kings star De’Aaron Fox announced his plans for Game 5.
Despite suffering a fractured index finger in his shooting hand, Fox plans on playing against the Warriors on Wednesday night.
“There’s no if, ands or buts … I’m playing,” Fox told reporters.
Of course, the Kings will wait to see how Fox feels tomorrow before announcing his official status.
Kings star De’Aaron Fox says today that he plans to play in Game 5 vs. Warriors while dealing with the fractured left index finger on shooting hand. https://t.co/Klgac1DN77
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 25, 2023
Fox has been outstanding in his first playoff series, averaging 31.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game.
If Fox is unable to give the Kings a lift in Game 5, it’ll be tough to beat the Warriors. After all, we’re talking about the inaugural Clutch Player of the Year.
Fortunately for Sacramento, it sounds like Fox will do everything he can to put the Kings in a position to take a 3-2 series lead.
The Kings and Warriors will tip off at 10 p.m. ET on TNT.