Is De’Aaron Fox playing against the Celtics? Latest injury update
The The Sacramento Kings (18-19) will open their three-game stretch on the East Coast against Boston Celtics (27-10) on Friday night. The team has listed Star running back De’Aaron Fox is questionable with a right gluteal contusion on the latest injury report.
Fox has missed the Kings’ last two games, including a thrilling one 123-118 double overtime win against the Miami Heat on Monday. His last appearance came in a 113-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last Wednesday. In that game, Fox had an impressive performance, scoring 35 points on 13-of-16 shooting to go along with four assists, three rebounds and one block in 38 minutes.
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De’Aaron Foxinjury status against the Celtics
The Kings are expected to give a final update on De’Aaron Fox’s status closer to tipoff at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden. Fox has been key this season, averaging a career-high 26.7 points, 6.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. In 35 games, he shoots 48.6% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc.
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Sacramento enters the contest riding a five-game winning streak and aiming to hit .500 for the first time since Dec. 12. The Kings overcame a six-game losing streak to close out December, returning to a current record of 18-19.
The Celtics, currently in second place in the Eastern Conference, pose a tough challenge for Sacramento. Boston has maintained strong form this season, led by its dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, along with a solid supporting cast.
A potential return for Fox would provide a significant boost to the Kings as they face one of the league’s best teams. Furthermore, Sacramento will need all the firepower it can muster to compete with a Celtics team that has been dominant at home this season.
As the Kings prepare to extend their winning streak, Fox’s availability remains a key story to watch. Furthermore, his presence could play a key role in helping Sacramento maintain its momentum and take a step closer to .500.
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