Last June, the Thunder acquired him from the Bulls because they wanted someone with championship experience to help guide the league's youngest team, which has an average age of 24.148 years. The 31-year-old Caruso has been a difference-maker for the Thunder throughout the playoffs.

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.

Alex Caruso says LeBron James helped shape his approach to recovery and professionalism during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Chet Holmgren, who also played a role in the wins, was praised for Cusro during the postgame press conference.

Thunder guard Alex Caruso spoke about the coaching move by Mark Daigneault defensively on Nikola Jokic in the NBA Playoffs.

Nicolas Batum praises Alex Caruso for his defensive showing against Nikola Jokic in the playoffs, credits him with being the difference-maker.

Game 3 can be a critical turning point in the NBA Finals, and the Pacers now have a strong chance to win it all based on the record books.