Sacramento Kings All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox has suffered a fractured index finger in his left shooting hand (Sports Illustrated). The injury occurred during Game 4’s loss to the Warriors and his playing status for Game 5 is doubtful (CBS News). Fox is the latest star to suffer an injury, with his fracture being to the tip of his index finger (USA Today). As a result, rumors are circulating that he will be doubtful for Game 5 against the Warriors (Bleacher Report).
Despite this setback, the Sacramento Kings have been surprising everyone with their performance in the first-round playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. They have won two games apiece, much to the delight of countless viewers including Charles Barkley who wants more of the Kings-Warriors matchup (Basketball Network).
In Game 4, Warriors’ Draymond Green was brought off the bench, leaving fans curious about the reason for the decision. Both Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry discussed the decision (The Sacramento Bee). However, the Kings have been developing superb chemistry amongst each other thanks to wine and sharing, specifically at Domantas Sabonis’ Napa House (The SportsRush).
Sacramento has waited a long time for a chance to show up for the Kings, and it seems that the Kings are returning the favor with their impressive performance in the playoffs (The New York Times). However, with Fox’s injury, the Kings will have to step up their game even more if they hope to continue their success (CBS Sports).
Overall, the Sacramento Kings have been making headlines for their playoff performance, but Fox’s injury adds a new layer of uncertainty to their journey (Sportsnaut).
