San Antonio — The Spurs expect All-Star De'Aaron Fox and rookie Dylan Harper to play Sunday in Game 4 at Frost Bank Center, coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday. Both entered Game 3 questionable, and Fox briefly left after tweaking a right high ankle sprain while Harper dealt with a right adductor issue; both returned and finished the contest. San Antonio team officials said medical staff will continue pregame monitoring and that final availability will be a gametime decision Sunday; Johnson commended both players for competing despite not being 100 percent. This week the Spurs sought to manage minutes and matchups, and the remainder of the series will hinge on player status and subsequent medical evaluations.
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If you're a Spurs fan, Fox and Harper's health is crucial. Their performance can swing the series. Keep an eye on pregame updates. If they're playing, it's a good sign for the team's chances.
Fox and Harper's injuries are a concern, but they're tough competitors. Their presence on the court could be the edge the Spurs need. Worth forwarding if you know a Spurs fan who's biting their nails over Game 4.
Opposing teams and the Thunder gained competitive advantage from lingering Spurs injuries and constrained minutes, improving their chances in matchups while Spurs managed player availability.
The San Antonio Spurs' on-court rotation and playoff depth suffered due to De'Aaron Fox's high ankle sprain and Dylan Harper's adductor issue, forcing close medical monitoring and gametime decisions.
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