'Right now, there's no ifs, ands or buts,' Fox said Tuesday. 'I'm playing.'
If the decision about whether De'Aaron Fox can play through a broken index finger on his shooting hand is up to Fox, there is no doubt.While the Sacramento Kings are still listing Fox as questionable for Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, all signs are pointing to the star point guard giving it a shot with the first-round series tied at two games apiece.
Fox said he had no problems dribbling and passing and the biggest question was making sure he could deal with the pain and make his shot.ABC7 Bay Area 24/7 streaming channelHe said he felt optimistic after the swelling in the finger went down in the past day and the pain has become manageable. Coach Mike Brown said the final decision about Wednesday night will be a joint one between him, Fox, the trainers and medical staff.NBA 2023 Playoffs: Warriors vs Kings schedule, everything to know
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team won't change its approach to defending Fox and isn't worried about overconfidence if Fox can't play.
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