The seven‑game showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs delivered the best basketball of the postseason, a heavyweight fight that lived up to every bit of the hype. But when it was over, it was the Spurs advancing to play for the NBA title, while the Thunder head into an offseason full of questions and roster decisions.
One of the bright spots for Oklahoma City was former Texas A&M star Alex Caruso, who elevated his offensive game throughout the Western Conference Finals. Long known for his relentless, nagging defense, Caruso became a legitimate scoring threat in the series, averaging 14.9 points on 47.7% shooting from the field and an impressive 50.0% from three.
After sweeping their first two playoff opponents, the Thunder finally met their match. San Antonio solved Oklahoma City’s defensive schemes, slowed their pace, and ultimately ended the Thunder’s bid to repeat as NBA champions.
As always, after a tough series loss, the questions came quickly: what went wrong, what needs to change, and where the franchise goes from here. Caruso, a two‑time NBA champion who’s seen every side of postseason basketball, didn’t shy away from the big‑picture conversation.
When asked whether the Spurs are poised to be a long‑term problem for the Thunder, he kept it simple. Both teams are young, talented, and built to battle for years. In short, he expects this rivalry to be far from over.
Below are his full comments.
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