Unlocking Victory: The Surprising Stat That Could Decide the NBA Conference Finals
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Guard De’Aaron Fox, who’s nursing an ankle injury, didn’t play in Game 1, and it doesn’t seem like the injury will sideline him long-term. His return would give the Spurs their most battle-tested ball handler again, as he boasts six more years of NBA experience (nine) than Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper combined (three).
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