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Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) reacts after the Kings made a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) reacts after the Kings made a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
As the Sacramento Kings gear up to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night in California, all eyes are on the potential return of their star player, De’Aaron Fox. The Kings have navigated the past five games without Fox, facing both defeats and victories in his absence. They did not start smoothly and lost the first three games. However, the Kings won the next two, including a 105-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
De?Aaron Fox practices ahead of Cavs clash
?De?Aaron Fox?s possible return comes under the spotlight as he practiced on Sunday in full capacity. Fox has not played in the last five games, and now his return may help the Kings fight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team?s official injury report, however, labeled Fox as a doubtful player.
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Oct 27, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) dunks the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
There were a few glimmers of hope when coach Mike Brown mentioned his good practices and performance in training. The dynamic point guard was comfortable and agile while running, indicating the possibility that he was getting better. His participation in Monday?s game, though, is still uncertain as the coach has advised that they will exercise caution noting, ?No timetable on that. We?ll see how he feels today.?
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Fox?s return to action has been confirmed, as he is set to return to the team tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, per Shams Charania.
Injury woes challenge Kings as they take on Cavaliers
The Kings boast of a good record against the Cavs, having won seven times in ten of their previous meetings.?The Kings would have an advantage since they swept the season series during the previous season. But they might face difficulties on Monday night. Their problematic personnel list includes star player De?Aaron Fox, who has sprained his right ankle, as well as the absent Trey Lyles, Filip Petrusev, and Jalen Slawson.
On the other hand, the Cavaliers have shown a better away performance compared to when they play at their home court, where their record stands at one win and three losses.?Although Sam Merrill will be available, Ty Jerome, Isaiah Mobley, Isaac Okoro, and Ricky Rubio are out for the game.
The Kings continue to show they are a good team and that they should never be underestimated, whether Fox?s return becomes a reality or not. The game against the Cavaliers is going to be very exciting and dramatic as the Kings? fans are anticipating their star player?s victory.
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