All-Star Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox a late scratch for WCF Game 1 vs. Thunder
De'Aaron Fox, the All-Star guard for the San Antonio Spurs, was a late scratch for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was ruled out due to ankle soreness, despite being listed as questionable earlier. This absence is a significant setback for the Spurs as they face a tough matchup in the playoffs.
- ▪De'Aaron Fox was a late scratch for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
- ▪He was ruled out due to ankle soreness after being previously listed as questionable.
- ▪Head coach Mitch Johnson had expressed optimism about Fox's participation before the game.
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