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 the game to the home squad's favor.

NBA fans called out the Bulls for not maximizing Alex Caruso's trade value after his Game 7 display in the Thunder's win over the Nuggets.

On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder pushed past the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals by a final score of 125-93. It was a contentious series throughout, but the Thunder showed signs of growth and development, and their victory on Sunday was a coming-of-age moment for their young roster.

Alex Caruso's shutdown defense on Nikola Jokic boosts Oklahoma City Thunder to Game 7 win over Denver Nuggets.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.

Jamal Murray fought through an illness to score 25 points and power the Denver Nuggets past the Thunder 119-107, sending the series back to Oklahoma City for a decisive Game 7.

The Thunder left no doubt in Game 7, dismantling the Nuggets behind 22 forced turnovers and a swarming defense.