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De'Aaron Fox will play in Game 5 while dealing with a fractured finger.

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Sacramento star guard De'Aaron Fox says he plans to play in Game 5 of the Kings' first-round series against the Golden State Warriors while dealing with a fractured finger on his shooting hand.

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The Kings said Monday night that X-rays revealed an avulsion fracture on Fox's left index finger.

Fox remained in the game after the injury and even made a key 3-pointer in the closing minute before Sacramento lost 126-125. Fox passed out of a double team on the final possession and the Kings lost when Harrison Barnes missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

The series is tied at two games apiece headed into Game 5 in Sacramento on Wednesday night.

Fox has emerged as a star in his first trip to the postseason, averaging 31.5 points, seven assists, and six rebounds through six games.

Fox had 38 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the Game 4 loss.

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