On May 19, in the seventh game of the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 125-93 at home, successfully eliminated the defending champions with a total score of 4-3, and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Behind this significant victory, the performance of young player Carson Wallace was remarkable, becoming the "hidden hero" of the team's victory.

In this game, the 20 -year -old Wallace played 28 minutes as a substitute. Although his offensive efficiency was not impressive, he made 3 of 10 shots , 1 of 6 three-pointers , and scored 7 points, but his contribution in other aspects was extremely comprehensive. He sent out 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, especially showing a high degree of maturity and execution in defense and linking.

The most amazing thing is that his plus-minus value is as high as +38 , the highest in the game! This data not only shows that the Thunder's offensive and defensive performance is extremely outstanding when he is on the court, but also further proves his " team-oriented " value in key battles - neither stealing the show nor letting down the chain, but playing an efficient performance in offense and defense conversion and teamwork.

Wallace's positive attitude and defensive awareness on the court perfectly fit the " oppressive defense and quick counterattack " system emphasized by Thunder coach Daigneault. In the key stages of the game, he repeatedly restricted the Nuggets' outside ball handlers and created easy scoring opportunities for his teammates. Although the data is not luxurious, it is very practical.

As the 10th pick in the first round of the 2023 draft, Carson Wallace's performance this season has gradually won the trust of the Thunder coaching staff and fans. Now, his calm performance in the life-and-death battle of the playoffs not only reflects his psychological quality, but also makes people full of expectations for his future development.

As the Thunder advances to the Western Conference Finals, this young team is still moving forward, and Carson Wallace may be the " most stable puzzle piece . " He used a +38 plus-minus value to tell everyone: The future of the Thunder is far more than the current starlight.