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De'Aaron Fox Questionable for SpursTimberwolves Game 5 With Ankle Soreness

His availability could force San Antonio to rethink how it frees Victor Wembanyama from extra pressure.

Overview

  • The NBA injury report lists Fox as questionable for Game 5 at Frost Bank Center with the series even at two games each.
  • Fox reported left ankle soreness after a second‑half loose‑ball play with Ayo Dosunmu in Game 4, then returned to finish with 24 points on 8-for-23 shooting.
  • Through four games of the series, he has averaged 16.8 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals as San Antonio’s key paint creator when Wembanyama draws help.
  • If he cannot go, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson are expected to take on larger roles, with Harper coming off a 24-point outing on 72.7% shooting.
  • The winner of this series advances to the Western Conference Finals, raising the cost of any Spurs backcourt absence.