Alex Caruso faces his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, in a pivotal playoff series while aiming for his third championship. Caruso previously played with the Lakers before joining the Oklahoma City Thunder.
During the regular season, Caruso averaged 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. In his last game on April 27 against the Suns, he scored 14 points.
Caruso is a two-time NBA champion. His first championship came with the Lakers in the 2020 NBA Bubble. The Thunder won their championship in 2025.
He commented on his experience with championship teams, saying, “Yeah, you recognize pretty early when you’re on a team that at least I would qualify it as ‘the best team in the world.'” He emphasized that the “championship DNA is just as present” with his current team.
The Lakers’ defense ranks 11th in the league, allowing opposing teams to average 114.6 points per game. This statistic could play a significant role in how Caruso and the Thunder approach their playoff matchup.
Observers expect an intense series as both teams display elements of positionless basketball. The outcome could hinge on key performances from players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Lakers.
