They should take care of their health. As always, like we did in Game 1, we're going to have their backs."
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Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson confirmed prior to Sunday that both Fox, recovering from a right high ankle sprain, and Harper, dealing with a right adductor injury, were anticipated to participate in Game 4 after being game-time decisions for Game 3.
"They came out of the game and finished on their own accord," said Johnson. "I took them out.
So, that's a plus. And as of now, we expect them [to be] ready to go.
Those guys are giving us all they've got, and I commend them, tip my cap, because they're competing their asses off and they're not 100%."
Fox contributed 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal during Game 3, helping San Antonio establish an early 15-0 lead before the team ultimately lost that matchup.
"I feel all right, good enough to play," said Fox. "So, that's all that matters."
The presence of Fox and Harper helped lower the team's turnovers to 15 in Game 3, down from an average of 22 turnovers recorded during the opening two games of the series.
"It helps with all we do on the defensive end, and having to initiate our offense with the way [Oklahoma City] guards, over time, it does get tiring," said Castle.
"So, to be able to lean on each other throughout the game definitely helps."
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Oklahoma City enters the upcoming game with multiple roster absences, as Ajay Mitchell remains sidelined with a calf strain and Jalen Williams has been ruled out due to a left hamstring injury.
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Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
