An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Alex Caruso pushing a camera away from a basketball huddle, Image 2 shows Caruso shoves a camera away from the huddle during a basketball game

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Alex Caruso shoves camera out of his face during tense Thunder moment in crushing Game 1 loss to Spurs

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The Western Conference Finals opener saw the Spurs edge the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime, with Victor Wembanyama delivering a standout 41-point, 24-rebound performance. Alex Caruso was involved in a moment where he shoved a camera away from his face near the Thunder bench at the end of regulation. Reports across Fox News and the New York Post confirm the final score and overtime context, while the camera incident is described by New York Post sources. The accounts differ on framing, but consensus highlights Wembanyama’s big game and Caruso’s interaction with a cameraman.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Alex Caruso pushing a camera away from a basketball huddle, Image 2 shows Caruso shoves a camera away from the huddle during a basketball game
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/19/2026

Alex Caruso shoves camera out of his face during tense Thunder moment in crushing Game 1 loss to Spurs

See more of our coverage in your search results. Next time Alex Caruso is on the bench, please no photos. During a tense moment in a thrilling Game 1 that featured a career-best game from Caruso — but an even better one from Victor Wembanyama as the Spurs won 122-115 to take a 1-0 series lead in the Wester Conference.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 18, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. , Image 2 shows Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) lifts the MVP award
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/19/2026

Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama says Game 1 was personal after losing MVP to Thunder star

See more of our coverage in your search results. Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama felt some type of way going into his Western Conference finals debut after losing out on NBA MVP honors to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After putting up playoff career-highs in points (41) and rebounds (24).

Thunder star Alex Caruso shoves camera out of huddle during double overtime loss to Spurs
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/19/2026

Thunder star Alex Caruso shoves camera out of huddle during double overtime loss to Spurs

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder shut down the cameras better than they did Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. The Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs, 122-115, in double overtime at the Paycom Center in Game 1 of the.

Victor Wembanyama's historic game one performance was personal, Spurs star reveals in postgame interview
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/19/2026

Victor Wembanyama's historic game one performance was personal, Spurs star reveals in postgame interview

Nick Wright unveils who has the most to gain and lose in the NBA playoffs, featuring Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant. The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are less than 24 hours removed from an instant classic in Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals matchup, with the Spurs stealing home court.