De’Aaron Fox on 11-point outing vs Phoenix: ‘I could do a lot better than I did tonight.’
Nov 29, 2022, 7:44 AM | Updated: 2:54 pm
De’Aaron Fox was a non-factor during Monday night’s loss to the Phoenix Suns as the star guard struggled to find an offensive rhythm.
Not only did Fox log 28 minutes–the second-least minutes that he had played in a game this season, not counting October 31st when he exited due to injury–but the 24-year-old scored just 11 points (four-of-12 shooting from the field) as it was evident that he was not himself on Monday night.
Fox was on the bench for long stretches tonight while head coach Mike Brown opted to let lineups that included Davion Mitchell, Malik Monk, and Kevin Huerter play alongside an effective Domantas Sabonis (17 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists).
When asked how he was feeling physically following the game, De’Aaron Fox said that he is dealing with the same minor bumps and bruises that players deal with throughout the season, adding that it was nothing serious.
It’s just one game, but having Fox contribute even moderately would have likely impacted the outcome of this game. That being said, the sixth-year guard has carried his weight–and then some–more times than not this season. Fox was due for a down game, and he will look to get back on track against old friend Tyrese Haliburton on Wednesday.
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