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Spurs' Fox Re-Injures Ankle in Game 3
23 May
Summary
- De'Aaron Fox re-aggravated a right ankle sprain in Game 3.
- The injury occurred during a play similar to the initial one.
- Fox returned to play, contributing despite his visible discomfort.
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox appeared to worsen his right ankle injury during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The incident happened in the third quarter when Thunder forward Lu Dort fell on Fox's leg, a play reminiscent of the one that initially caused the sprain in a previous round.
Fox, who had already missed the first two games of the series, stayed down in pain and briefly went to the locker room. He returned to the game with just over ten minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Upon re-entering, Fox quickly scored and assisted on a basket, demonstrating his immediate impact despite his visible discomfort.
Coach Mitch Johnson noted the severity of Fox's injury, stating he wouldn't play with it in the regular season. The team aims to ensure he can compete at a high level. The Spurs' backcourt has been challenged, with Fox and rookie Dylan Harper both carrying questionable tags at different points. The team relies on having two of their primary ball-handlers, Fox, Harper, and Stephon Castle, on the court simultaneously to facilitate their offense and ease pressure on teammates.
