Thunder guard Alex Caruso assisted to locker room with sprained ankle
- On Monday, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso was ruled out of the game against the Phoenix Suns during the first half with a right ankle sprain after being assisted to the locker room.
- The Thunder entered Monday's contest already depleted, as Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace require surgery for injuries sustained Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers, while Chet Holmgren missed the game with patellar tendinitis.
- Before his departure, Caruso recorded nine points, three assists, and two rebounds in nine minutes off the bench, helping Oklahoma City build a 67-53 halftime lead over Phoenix.
- Replacing the injured starters, Ajay Mitchell started and contributed 18 points in the first half, while Jared McCain added 10 points for the Thunder.
- The Thunder now face a challenging stretch with multiple key players recovering from recent injuries; timelines for Williams and Wallace will be announced after they undergo surgery.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder’s medical fortune took another brutal turn on Monday night as their guard Alex Caruso had to leave the floor before OKC’s 125–114 victory over the Phoenix Suns with a right ankle sprain. Caruso’s exit comes during an extraordinarily painful 24-hour stretch for the franchise where wins have not felt like victories. […]
Alex Caruso Exits Thunder-Suns Game Amid Growing OKC Injury Concerns
When it rains it pours – this much seems to be true for the Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Alex Caruso.Just one day after losing Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams due to serious injuries, the list keeps piling up.The third-year member of the Thunder in Caruso left Monday’s contest against late in the first half. […]
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Independent EspañolThe escort of the local team, replacing two injured headlines, was injured in the first half of the confrontation.With several casualties, the group managed to go to rest with advantage thanks to the outstanding performance of their alternates.
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Thunder guard Alex Caruso assisted to locker room with sprained ankle
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso was assisted to the locker room during the first half of Monday night's 125-114 win over the Phoenix Suns with
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