For the second straight season, Oklahoma City topped the Western Conference in the record category, but this year they’ve been determined to not let their run be cut short again. One of the biggest reasons that this Thunder team was able to advance past last year’s shortcomings is the additional offseason reinforcements — like Alex Caruso.

Alex Caruso’s two-way play and defensive dominance have made him a critical X-factor in the Thunder’s push for an NBA championship.

On a night the Thunder scored the biggest win in franchise history, no player was more impactful than Alex Caruso. How he changed Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Game 5 of the NBA finals returns to Oklahoma City, as the Thunder and Pacers are tied up 2 a piece. OKC pulled out at the end of Game 4 to tie it up in Indiana, as they couldn’t pull off the comeback like previous games in this series.

The 31-year-old has built a career off making the small plays. And those might prove the difference against the Pacers in the NBA Finals.

Thunder veteran Alex Caruso reveals the superhero he relates to most after winning Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Pacers. As for the superhero question, Caruso went with Batman’s reliable sidekick,

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso has been a vital contributor during the Thunder's deep postseason. The Thunder are currently trailing 2-1 in their best-of-seven NBA Finals series against the Indiana Pacers,