Thunder backcourt gate: We worked hard in the regular season just for the final home advantage

The NBA Finals G7, which determines the NBA championship this season, is about to start. As the battle came, Alex Caruso, the Oklahoma City Thunder's substitute backcourt, was interviewed by reporters during the training. In the interview, he talked about the situation of his opponent Indiana Pacers and the significance of the G7 returning to home.

When talking about the Pacers, Caruso said: They are a very good team. They passed all the way in the Eastern Conference, and it was not all based on luck. They played their own style in each round of the series, and they also had talented players in their lineup, they worked together in the game, and they had a very firm belief in themselves. This is why both of us have been able to draw 3-3 so far in this series, which is why they have successfully advanced to the NBA Finals and why they have the G7 next to fight. When talking about G7 returning to home, Caruso continued: This is the meaning of our hard work throughout the regular season, and there is no more suitable for this ultimate battle of "win or go home" than returning to our own home court. With the attention of home fans, we will also become more motivated, and we also hope to win the championship at home to thank the fans who have always supported us.

In the NBA regular season this season, Caruso played 54 games in 82 games, averaging 19.3 minutes per game, averaging 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 0.7 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. His shooting percentage was 44.6%, a three-point shooting percentage of 35.3%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 82.4%. In the playoffs, Caruso averaged 24.1 minutes in the first 22 games, with averaging 9.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 0.9 turnovers and 2.7 fouls. He shot 45.3% from the field, 41.2% from three-point shooting percentage and 79.5% from free throws.

In fact, Caruso's performance during the playoffs was excellent. His many statistics have improved significantly compared to the regular season stage, and his effect on the court is also very outstanding. Caruso is not only an excellent defensive gate, but he also has the ability to provide enough help and support to the team on the offensive end. However, in the previous series G6, Caruso's performance was extremely bad, and it was also his worst game during the playoffs this season. In the next G7, Caruso's performance will of course determine the team's competitiveness to a large extent. Can he adjust his form and help the team win?