Thunder's Alex Caruso Enters NBA Concussion Protocol After Injury

Alex Caruso, a key guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, suffered a concussion during the team's 125-124 double-overtime win against the Houston Rockets and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. The protocol requires Caruso to be symptom-free before resuming basketball activities, with no set timeline for his return due to the individualized nature of concussion recovery. Despite his injury, Caruso contributed 8 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds in 30 minutes of play during the game. The Thunder, who won the NBA championship in Caruso's first season with the team, have other key players sidelined as well, including Jalen Williams, Isaiah Joe, Kenrich Williams, and Nikola Topic. In Caruso's absence, teammates like Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins may see increased playing time. The Thunder are set to face the Indiana Pacers next, with the game scheduled for Thursday night on ESPN.