When the Oklahoma City Thunder added Alex Caruso, he was a popular pick to be a potential X-factor in the playoffs. Shuffle their 103-101 win over the LA Clippers to the top of the evidence case to how that can look on the court. In his second start of the season, the 31-year-old single-handily changed the outcome.

For Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, the deal for Alex Caruso was a win/win. Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams is excited to see Josh Giddey in Monday’s matchup against the Bulls. Williams spent his first two seasons in the NBA with Giddey as his teammate.

The Bulls have won nine of their past 12 games entering Sunday, and Giddey has had a heavy hand in some stunning wins. Among them, a 31-point rout of the Lakers in Los Angeles, when Giddey posted 15 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists and eight steals.