The NBA Finals are in a critical turning point!

On June 14, the NBA Finals staged a key turning point! The Thunder defeated the Pacers 111-104 at home and tied the total score to 2-2. When people focus on the star showdown, Alex Caruso, who came on as a substitute, became the most dazzling light under the night sky of Oxford.

The substitute surprises were crazy! Caruso completely ruled both offense and defense in this battle. In just 30 minutes, he made 7 of 9 shots (1 of 2 three-pointers), efficiently scored 20 points and grabbed 3 rebounds. What is even more amazing is his terrifying presence on the defensive end - he sent 5 steals in a single game and contributed 1 block, and his coverage area and prediction ability suffocated the Pacers' back. The offensive and defensive iron gate has no weaknesses!

Caruso made the finals' historical mark:

He became the second player in NBA Finals history to score "20 points + 5 steals + shooting percentage of more than 75%" in a single game.

More importantly, he created the first place in the NBA history finals to score a feat of "20 points + 5 steals" as a substitute!

Looking at the entire finals series, Caruso has long been the stealth engine on the Thunder bench. He averaged 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game, and his offensive efficiency was terrifying - his real shooting percentage (including three-pointers and free throws) was as high as 72.1%, and he maintained an amazing 50% appearance outside the three-point line.

When Caruso ignited the Thunder with steals again and again and stabilized the morale with key shots, the Los Angeles Lakers management must have ached faintly. The Lakers let this top player who has both offense and defense back then has now been recognized as a major strategic misjudgment. Seeing Caruso shine on the highest stage, the Lakers' regret medicine is nowhere to be found.