NBA PLAYOFFS

Kings star De'Aaron Fox hopeful for Game 5 against Warriors despite broken finger

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 07:27 - 25 April 2023

Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox fractured the his left index finger in Game 4, but the team remains hopeful of his involvement in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

Kings' De'Aaron Fox in race against time to be fit for Game 5 against Warriors

The Sacramento Kings said in a news release on Monday night that X-ray imaging had revealed an avulsion fracture in De'Aaron Fox's left index finger. He was subsequently listed as doubtful for Game 5.

De'Aaron Fox has suffered a fractured index finger in his left shooting hand and is expected to be DOUBTFUL for Game 5 against the Warriors on Wednesday, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/BHnDfbU4a9
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 24, 2023

According to ESPN, Fox would need to play with a protective covering on the finger if he were passed fit to play. As Fox is left-handed, this would significantly hamper his ability to shoot and finish at the rim.

Fox has followed up an exceptional regular season with a stellar postseason, averaging 31.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in his playoff debut.

He scored 38 points in nearly 40 minutes in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Warriors.

The series returns to Sacramento for Game 5 tied at 2-2.