+40 plus or negative value for the gods! Caruso locked Jokic and made 22 mistakes, Thunder God s transaction slapped in the face

Alex Caruso has always been considered the kind of top-notch player who does dirty work and tiring work. He will fight for the floor ball and constantly put pressure on the ball holder, making the opponent's defender not easy to play. In Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 125-93, Caruso's influence can be said to be everywhere. He made 5 of 7 shots in the game, scoring 11 points, 3 assists and 3 steals, and more importantly, he scored a +40 best plus-negative value, which proves that the Thunder were much better when he was on the court. This is not only his data can help the team, but his performance on the court can also inspire the vitality and confidence of his teammates.

In terms of defense, Caruso played a key role in limiting the Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Jokic was limited to the limit in this game, scoring 20 points with just 5 of 9 shots. His continuous pressure on the ball holder and his ability to disrupt the passing channel caused the Nuggets to make 22 mistakes throughout the game, becoming the key to killing the Nuggets' offense.

The 31-year-old veteran guard averaged 10.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the entire Western Conference semi-finals with the Nuggets. His defensive statistics are particularly good, averaging 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. In the playoffs so far this year, he averaged 9.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game, not only filling the statistics table, but also motivating the entire team well.

When the Oklahoma City Thunder traded to Caruso from the Chicago Bulls, many people thought the Thunder had lost a lot. But the Thunder have a unique vision and bet on Caruso's experience and defense can strengthen their lineup strength. Caruso's familiarity with head coach Mark Dignat when he worked with the Oklahoma Blues (the Thunder's Development League team) made his entire process of integrating into the team smoother.

As the Thunder prepares to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, Caruso's presence will be crucial. His toughness, leadership and effort on the court were exactly what the Thunder needed to play in the NBA Finals for the first time since moving from Seattle to Oklahoma City. With Caruso continuing to be strong on the defensive end, the Thunder seem ready to shock the entire league.