Expect Caruso's importance to be multiplied tenfold in the playoffs. It's why he was brought over from the Chicago Bulls this past offseason. The Thunder coasted through the regular season with the 31-year-old to keep his legs fresh for the postseason. Now that we're here, he's since his role uptick in recent weeks for preparation.

But then Alex Caruso happened. Caruso, one of the prime examples of an NBA player whose impact goes beyond the box score, propelled OKC all the way back from 29 down to win and ta