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NBA: Caruso Played Defense with Shoe in Hand – Received Technical Foul for the Block

Published March 18, 2026, 08:19
NBA: Caruso Played Defense with Shoe in Hand – Received Technical Foul for the Block

Alex Caruso of the Oklahoma City Thunder proved he is one of the top defenders in the NBA by playing defense even with his shoe in his hand. During the game against the Orlando Magic, Caruso blocked Tristan da Silva, preventing the basket, while his shoe was off. The incredible play occurred in the second quarter of the game, which Caruso's team won 113-108. However, the referees did not appreciate Caruso's effort and penalized him with a technical foul, giving da Silva the opportunity to score the two points he had prevented.