Caruso stepped up in the Thunder's 125-93 Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets. He finished with 11 points and three steals, but his one-on-one defense against Nikola Jokic swung th

Alex Caruso Explains the Thunder's Decision to Trade for Him Following His Game-Changing Performance in the Playoffs.

This is why everyone loves a Game 7, but it's also a lot of pressure. After the game, Thunder guard Alex Caruso told reporters that it is beyond normal to feel the stakes. "If you don't feel anything leading up to it, you're probably like a serial killer, you know?" Caruso said. "You need to be checked out."