Sacramento Kings star fractures finger, 'doubtful' for game 5 vs. Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: DeAaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for a shot on Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Chase Center on April 23, 2023 in Sa

Sacramento Kings superstar De'Aaron Fox fractured the tip of his index finger on his left shooting hand, according to ESPN

Because of the injury, Fox would need to play with a protective covering over his finger, and will likely be listed as doubtful for game 5 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. 

According to the report, the injury happened during game four on Sunday. 

In Sacramento's game 4 loss to the Warriors in San Francisco, Fox played 40 minutes, dropped 38 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. 

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Right now, the first round NBA Playoff series is tied 2-2. 

Game five will be played in Sacramento and game six will be played in San Francisco.