Caruso has had two 20-point games in the 2025 NBA Finals. He had zero in the regular season. The Thunder were able to sneak away with a 111-104 Game 4 win over the Indiana Pacers because of his contributions. Returning to OKC for Game 5, the series is tied at 2-2.

Caruso scored 20 points, had five steals, and was a plus-14 in the game.

“Somebody stepped on it while I was on the ground during a game,” Caruso said during a phone interview before the 2025 NBA Finals.