Spurs guard Fox, Harper cleared to play in Game 3 but Thunder's Williams ruled out as series tied
De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper were cleared late, while Jalen Williams was ruled out after all three were listed questionable.
- San Antonio Spurs guards De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, while Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams was ruled out; status updates came 45 minutes before tipoff.
- The San Antonio Spurs refused to disclose injury plans until just before tipoff, fueling speculation with the series tied 1-1; both Fox and Harper were previously listed as questionable on the official NBA injury report.
- Fox's absence through the first two games contributed to 42 turnovers for San Antonio, forcing 19-year-old point guard Stephon Castle to shoulder added responsibility with 6.6 assists per game during the postseason.
- Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson emphasized that player well-being remains the priority, noting some athletes compete despite injuries that would sideline them during the regular season; "their well-being is still the priority," Johnson said.
- With the series tied 1-1, the Spurs return to Frost Bank Center for Game 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET, while Jalen Williams' absence complicates Oklahoma City Thunder's rotation in the pivotal matchup.
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Spurs guard Fox, Harper cleared to play in Game 3 but Thunder's W
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guards De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Friday, but the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams was ruled out. All three were listed as questionable but their status was updated 45 minutes before the scheduled start of Game 3 with the series tied. Williams played in Game 1 after missing the previous six postseason contests with a hamstring injury. The 6-foot…
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St Catharines StandardSpurs guard Fox, Harper cleared to play in Game 3 but Thunder’s Williams ruled out as series tied
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guards De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Friday, but the Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams was ruled out.
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Spurs guard Fox, Harper cleared to play in Game 3 but Thunder's Williams ruled out as series tied
San Antonio Spurs guards De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Friday, but the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams was ruled out. All three were listed as questionable but their status…
Spurs Refuse to Reveal Plans For Fox and Harper Before Game 3
The San Antonio Spurs refused to clarify their plans for De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper ahead of Friday night’s pivotal Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, fueling fresh speculation about both players’ roles in the Western Conference finals matchup. With the series tied 1-1 and Game 3 shifting to San Antonio, the organization’s secrecy quickly became one of the biggest storylines surrounding the matchup. Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Exp…
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