San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox went down with right ankle soreness after colliding with Minnesota’s Ayo Dosunmu in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Fox finished the loss with a team‑high 24 points and will be listed as questionable for Game 5 at Frost Bank Center. The injury came with 7:42 left in the third quarter.

Fox’s ankle issue follows a 19.7‑point average in the postseason, second only to Victor Wembanyama for the franchise. He logged 4.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game, compared to 18.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists in the regular season. The loss of his playmaking could tilt the Spurs’ backcourt balance.

If Fox misses Game 5, rookie Dylan Harper could slot into the starting lineup with Stephon Castle. Harper has started four regular‑season games and averages 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in the playoffs. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson will announce the final roster after the shoot‑around or pre‑game press conference.

Fox has not missed a game since March 25 and started all 72 regular‑season contests, underscoring his durability. The Spurs now face a critical test: can they sustain offensive firepower without his floor‑spacing and ball‑handling? A healthy Fox would keep the team’s momentum intact as the series edges toward a decisive Game 6.