The San Antonio Spurs have received a massive boost ahead of tonight's Western Conference Finals matchup, as guards De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper have both been cleared to play in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to sources telling ESPN.
De'Aaron Fox will be making his series debut after missing the first two games while recovering from a right ankle sprain sustained in the previous round. His return provides the Spurs with a veteran presence and primary playmaker who settle the offense. Dylan Harper, the standout rookie, was also cleared after dealing with right adductor soreness that forced an early exit during the team's Game 2 loss.
The availability of both star guards comes at a critical moment with the series currently tied at 1-1. Without Fox and Harper available at the end of the last contest, the Spurs had relied heavily on rookie Stephon Castle to handle the ball against the Thunder's high-pressure defense. Having their projected starting backcourt intact allows San Antonio to stabilize their rotation as the series shifts to home court for the first time.
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