This blog post would be about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s exhilarating 125-124 double-overtime victory against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. This hard-fought victory came at a cost. Josh better hold on to that guard Alex Caruso was the unsung hero of the game. Sadly, he received a concussion and has since landed in the league’s concussion protocol. The Thunder are set to face the Indiana Pacers next on Thursday night, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and broadcast live on ESPN.
In that exciting game with the Rockets, Caruso clocked 30 minutes. He did not disappoint with 8pts, 3ast, and 2reb to help lead his new squad to victory. His performance was all the more impactful given that the game was ring night for the Thunder, celebrating their previous season’s successes. The energy in the building was tangible, and fans were lucky enough to bear witness to a physical battle that spilled into double overtime.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped up to become the most important player when it counted the most. His seven final free throws included the two that gave Oklahoma City the victory. Gilgeous-Alexander’s poise under pressure helped secure the win, emphasizing his importance to the team as they build momentum for the season ahead.
Caruso’s injury should serve as a red flag for the Thunder, though. Now, they are going into their next game against the Pacers with even more precaution. His unavailability would heavily affect their flexibility and depth on the floor. Obviously, the Thunder will be watching his elevation extremely carefully over the next several days. After all, they don’t want to lose their winning streak.
Oklahoma City now has an opportunity to further this momentum after this thrilling win. Their upcoming game against the Pacers is the ideal time to change that. As they head into this matchup, all eyes will be on how they adapt to Caruso’s potential absence and whether they can replicate their success against a formidable opponent.
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