The highly anticipated Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals featured a controversial moment involving Alex Caruso. During a fast break, Caruso committed a hard foul on Spurs player Stephon Castle, which led to Castle hitting the court hard. Despite Castle's visible frustration and the subsequent review by referees, the foul was ruled a common foul, prompting a wave of criticism on social media. Fans expressed disbelief that it was not deemed a flagrant foul, referencing similar incidents earlier in the series. Following the review, Castle was awarded two free throws. As the game progressed, the Spurs held a slim lead of 56-53 at halftime, setting the stage for a thrilling second half to determine who would advance to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.