The pinky finger on Alex Caruso’s right hand doesn’t look like a typical pinky. Around the middle knuckle, it bulges as if a small marble was implanted under the skin. It will come as no surprise to anyone who’s watched Caruso play basketball that this slight disfiguration is the result of him throwing his body around the court.

Alex Caruso's leadership and luxury on the Thunder's bench is proving to be a massive asset in the 2025 NBA Finals.

Cutting baseline, Alex Caruso found himself open. Isaiah Hartenstein keyed in on that with a pass that resulted in a reverse layup. The Oklahoma City Thunder kept their foot on the gas pedal in the second half.