De'Aaron Fox Returns in Game 3 After Lu Dort Rolls Up His Right Leg
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 23
De'Aaron Fox Returns in Game 3 After Lu Dort Rolls Up His Right Leg
7 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 23
Fox limped to the bench in the third quarter of Game 3 after Lu Dort rolled onto his right leg while both chased a loose ball.
The Spurs guard stayed down on his hands and knees, remained in the backcourt until play stopped, then headed off with a noticeable limp.
Fourth-quarter minutes brought relief for San Antonio: Fox returned after missing the first two games of the Western Conference finals with right ankle soreness.
Coach Mitch Johnson had said before Game 2 that Fox's status would likely remain day-to-day, suggesting the ankle issue could continue to affect the series.
Is De'Aaron Fox's recurring injury a fatal flaw in the Spurs' $229 million championship plan?
With turnovers soaring and stars injured, can San Antonio's backcourt survive against the top-seeded Thunder?