The Oklahoma City Thunder recently faced off in a thrilling Game 7 of their conference semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Alex Curso and an unstoppable Thunder defense put up an incredible fight, making it incredibly challenging for the Nuggets to secure a victory.
After the game, Caruso spoke candidly about the team’s decision to trade for him, providing insight into the strategy behind bringing him into the Thunder organisation.
“I’m allowed to be myself… which has gotten me to this point and is the reason that I think they made the trade for me last summer… the stuff that I was good at and the things that helped elevate the players around me & the team.” Caruso said.
“I’m allowed to be myself… which has gotten me to this point and is the reason that I think they made the trade for me last summer… the stuff that I was good at and the things that helped elevate the players around me & the team.”
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The Thunder delivered an electrifying performance in Game 7 against the Nuggets. Although the Nuggets briefly took a 5-point lead in the first quarter, the Thunder revved up their engines and showcased their dominance throughout the second, third, and fourth quarters. Ultimately, they secured a stunning victory with a final score of 125-93.
Alex Caruso Discusses Effective Tactics For Containing Nikola Jokic’s Offense
In the exhilarating Game 7 showdown against the Nuggets, Caruso logged an impressive 26 minutes on the court, contributing 11 points and dishing out three assists. But his defensive prowess truly stood out, as he played a crucial role in stifling Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic.
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With relentless defensive pressure, Caruso forced turnovers and threw Denver off their game. In the post-game interview, Caruso shared his insights on successfully containing Jokic’s scoring, highlighting the strategy behind his defensive game plan.
“It’s a lot of hard work, obviously. But he’s a difficult matchup because he does so many different things to get others involved and influence the game. Being relentless with my energy, the effort to make it tough on him. The guys around me did a good job of helping and swarming, because I’m not doing that on my own. Understanding the flow of the game, where you could be physical and where you can’t.” Caruso said (via The Athletic).
Caruso’s meticulous approach rendered it incredibly challenging for Jokić to establish any sense of flow, enabling the Thunder to forge a dominant lead steadily. After winning Game 7, the Thunder advanced to the conference finals, where they will face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
