Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox missed Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, an ankle injury that remains a concern.
2026-05-19 14:45
May 19 - According to the Associated Press, San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox has been confirmed to miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals due to discomfort in his right ankle . The decision was officially announced approximately one hour before the game began.
Before the game, Fox participated in the team's morning shooting practice and underwent a court test approximately 90 minutes before the game, but ultimately failed to pass the evaluation for playing time. Head coach Mitch Johnson stated that this type of ankle problem could recur throughout the playoffs.
With De'Aaron Fox out, the Spurs started Dylan Harper, the second overall pick in the 2025 draft, alongside young core players like Victor Wimbledon.
De'Aaron Fox averaged 18.8 points and 5.8 assists per game in this season's playoffs, making him one of the Spurs' core backcourt players. The Spurs went 7-3 when he was absent .
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