Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox dealing with right ankle soreness

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs listed guard De’Aaron Fox as questionable for Tuesday’s Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center due to right ankle soreness.

Fox was injured with 7:42 remaining within the third quarter Monday in a Game 4 loss at Minnesota that evened the collection at 2-2. Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu landed on Fox’s right ankle whereas diving for a free ball.

Fox was capable of end Game 4, tying rookie Dylan Harper with a team-high 24 factors in 37 minutes. Fox instructed ESPN he suffered a excessive right ankle damage and wished to see how the ankle may reply after the group’s flight from Minneapolis to San Antonio.

A nine-year veteran, Fox ranks second for San Antonio in postseason scoring behind Victor Wembanyamaaveraging 19.7 factors, 4.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists after averaging 18.6 factors, 3.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists throughout the common season.

It’s anticipated the Spurs will replace Fox’s standing after Tuesday’s shootaround or throughout coach Mitch Johnson’s pregame information convention. If Fox is unable to play, Harper might be part of the beginning lineup within the backcourt alongside Stephen Castle. Harper began 4 video games within the common season and is averaging 13.8 factors within the playoffs to go with 4.6 rebounds and a pair of.2 assists.

Fox hasn’t missed a sport since March 25 and began 72 video games throughout the common season.