The Sacramento Kings have been dealt a brutal injury blow in the middle of their first round series against Golden State.
According to reports, Kings star guard De’Aaron Fox fractured the tip of the index finger on his left shooting hand during Sunday’s Game 4 loss.
There’s “still hope” he can play in Game 5 tomorrow, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, but Fox will officially be listed as doubtful.
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox fractured the very tip of his left index finger in Game 4, but there's still hope he will try and play Game 5 on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. Fox would need to play with a protective covering on the finger. He will be listed as doubtful.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 24, 2023
In general, the basketball world is understandably stunned by the news about Fox, who scored 38 points in defeat yesterday afternoon.
“Goodness,” said USA TODAY’s Dan Wolken.
Goodness https://t.co/zGmstoTTs2
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) April 24, 2023
“Wow,” added FS1’s Colin Cowherd.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) April 24, 2023
“My God this first round is HELL,” said ESPN Radio’s Mike Golic Jr. “Just injuries and ejections everywhere. This stinks on ice.”
just injuries and ejections everywhere. this stinks on ice.
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) April 24, 2023
“Noticed Fox looking at his finger last night, but didn’t expect this…Brutal,” said Gibson Pyper of Half Court Hoops.
Noticed Fox looking at his finger last night, but didn't expect this…Brutal. https://t.co/2E96LyY3PX pic.twitter.com/K2uxbCAj22
— Half Court Hoops (@HalfCourtHoops) April 24, 2023
“Makes those late G4 4Q buckets even more impressive,” noted the Warriors World Twitter account.
Makes those late G4 4Q buckets even more impressive https://t.co/ImKZX4EbJD
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) April 24, 2023
“Just the worst. The absolute worst. Gutted,” lamented Sactown1140’s Frankie Cartoscelli.
Just the worst. The absolute worst. Gutted.https://t.co/d8ha2oayjM
— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) April 24, 2023
Fox, who averaged 25.0 points per game during the regular season, is averaging 31.5 in four games against the Warriors in the playoffs.
The Kings and Warriors are tied 2-2 with a pivotal Game 5 on the horizon tomorrow night.
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