Alex Caruso Injury Report: Will Thunder's Guard Play Tonight Against the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. Since Oklahoma is sitting at a 3-1 lead in the series, Game 5 at the Paycom Center could prove to be the concluding contest of the 7-match tie. However, for that to happen, they still need to play and win tonight. As a task is in hand, Thunder will expect a solid contribution from the likes of Alex Caruso, to rise to the occasion and chip in with a valuable contribution, one that will take the team to the NBA Finals. It won't be easy for the OCT though, as the Minnesota Timberwolves are standing on thin ice. Hence, one can expect them to come up with desperate measures and push the series to Game 6. Thus, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been the trump card for Oklahoma all season long, the contribution from someone like Alex Caruso must come. Since Caruso can turn out to be decisive tonight, it is imperative to know whether he is available for the game or sit out due to an injury. Let's take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder injury report to draw clarity on the subject.

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Alex Caruso Injury Report

Alex Caruso is not listed in the injury report released by the Thunder ahead of Game 5 against the Timberwolves. Therefore, he is available and may start or come in as a substitute later in the game.

Caruso has averaged 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this season. While these are modest figures, in the end, it is these numbers, which more often than not, prove to be the difference between the two teams. Let's see how he fares tonight.

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Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

While Alex Caruso is free from injury concerns, the same cannot be stated about every member of the Thunder squad. Nikola Topic, who has remained out since January owing to a knee injury, will miss out on Game 5 against the Timberwolves. On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a clean injury list. Therefore, all the players from the Timberwolves squad will be available for selection.

Given the situation, the Oklahoma City Thunder will enter as the favorites, the onus will be on the Minnesota Timberwolves to produce a standout performance and live to fight another day. With all to look forward to let's see what transpires in the Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 5 showdown.