De’Aaron Fox expects to play Game 5 against the Warriors in a cast

D’Aaron Fox, a Sacramento Kings All-Star, said he expects to play in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday despite a broken index finger on his left hand.

“I feel fine,” al-Qaeda told reporters after a shootout on Tuesday, during which he was wearing a cast.

During a portion of the practice that members of the media could see, Fox was down three points but also looked frustrated after missing several free throws.

After the injury, Fox said, there was a chance he wouldn’t play. But he said he’s not worried now and coach Mike Brown is getting him into the game.

“At the end of the day, I’m fine,” said Fox. “I can kick the ball.”

Brown later told reporters that despite Fox’s comments, his situation had not been settled.

“I have to agree for him to play, for him to agree to play, for our medical staff to agree to play, and then our team doctors do the same,” Brown said. “So it’s a combined deal. It’s not just him making it. It’s not just me making it. We all have to be on the same page as it has been all season.”

A medical update released by the Kings on Monday reported that an X-ray showed an avulsion fracture in his left index finger. The injury occurred during the fourth quarter of Game 4 on Sunday when the Warriors tied the series 2-all. The Kings lost 126-125, with Fox scoring 38 points.

The type of injury Fuchs suffered is not uncommon among athletes, said Dr. Christopher O. Payne of the University of California, Davis Health.

“It can be very painful,” he said.

Last week, the National Basketball Association (NBA) named Fox the first-ever Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year.