Positive and negative value + 40 set a record! Restricting Jokic to become a hero in advance, the Lakers gave up and lost a lot

On May 19, the NBA Western Conference semi-finals tiebreaker, the Thunder defeated the Nuggets 125-93 at home, and successfully advanced to the Western Conference Finals 4-3 with a big score. In this game, the Nuggets got into the state first, but unfortunately they failed to continue their momentum. The Thunder opened the gap with a wave of offensive in the last stage of the second quarter. After that, they did not give the Nuggets any chance, and kept widening the gap, and finally ended the suspense of the series with a big victory.

There is no way out for both sides in this game. One game determines the outcome, and the Nuggets Gordon even plays with injuries. The Nuggets are in good momentum and take the initiative on the field. But after that, the Thunder successfully caught up with the score with a defensive counterattack. Before the end of the half, they relied on Jaylen Williams to score consecutive points, widening the gap to double digits, leading by 14 points in the first half. In the second half, the Thunder's offensive widened the gap to more than 20 points, while the Nuggets were completely passive and the gap further widened, making the game lose its suspense early.

Like the previous games, the Thunder's tactics continue to limit Jokic, and this time they even let defender Caruso interfere, making it difficult for Jokic to catch the ball. This change is also very effective. It is difficult for Jokic to get the opportunity to catch the ball easily. Once he gets the ball, other players will immediately look for opportunities to steal. It is this way that allows them to fight back one after another. The Thunder sent 16 steals in the whole game and scored 27 points in the fast break.

and Caruso also became the key. He played for 26 minutes on the bench, made 5 of 7 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, scored 11 points, 3 assists and 3 steals, with a plus-minus value + 40 highest in the game. According to statistics, the plus-minus value +40 in the tiebreaker seven also set a new record, surpassing the previous Ginobili. It was a bit surprising that he accidentally set a new record, but it was also a recognition of Caruso. Last summer, it was worth it for Thunder to choose to trade him.

As Caruso's former club, the Lakers were a little sad. The team reporter said bluntly: "It was unreasonable for the Lakers to let Caruso go, but as time goes by, this decision seems to be getting worse and worse!" In 2021, Caruso was willing to stay in the Lakers for 3 years and 30 million US dollars, but unfortunately they still thought it was expensive. In the end, Caruso joined the Bulls for 37 million US dollars in 4 years and 32 million US dollars in 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years and 3 years Looking back, the Lakers really lost a lot in this operation.