Dylan Harper is set to feature in Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite injury concerns. He and De’Aaron Fox were both listed on the team’s injury report earlier in the series, but both are expected to play. However, Harper’s recent injury update suggests he isn’t fully fit.
Harper’s Injury and Game 6 Expectations
Harper is managing an adductor injury picked up in Game 2. Ahead of Game 6, Harper said he’s “getting better every day, and just try to get wins.”
Coach Johnson told reporters that the Thunder’s defence has slowed down Harper, who isn’t 100%. However, Johnson believes it hasn’t fully stopped his impact.
Spurs’ Starting Lineup and Key Players
The Spurs have announced their starting lineup for Game 6. De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie, Devin Vassell, and Victor Wembanyama will start. This lineup has a postseason record of 8-5.
Harper will come off the bench. He started in Games 1 and 2, but left the second one with the adductor injury. He was a game-time decision for Game 3, but hasn’t missed any time since.
The Spurs will also rely on contributions from Keldon Johnson, Harrison Barnes, and Luke Kornet. San Antonio is favoured to win Game 6. They’ll need a significant performance from Wembanyama.
Fox’s Ankle Injury
The Spurs’ injury report is officially clear, with neither Fox nor Harper listed. However, Fox is still dealing with an ankle injury he picked up in the conference semifinals. Brian Windhorst of ESPN believes Fox’s injury is affecting his play.
Windhorst said Fox is playing on a high ankle sprain that would usually require him to sit out regular season games. He mentioned Fox went four of 15 in Game 5.
The San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs’ coach and staff confirmed the starting lineup in a pregame social media post. Victor Wembanyama received a warning from the NBA for not participating in a postgame press conference after the team’s latest loss.