Alex Caruso’s buzzer-beating block clinches win for reserves!
It was a good effort by Caruso, just a tad illegal.
Alex Caruso made another high-effort defensive play, but he got a technical for it on Tuesday night. Because he did it by swinging a shoe in his hand. Alex Caruso ended up receiving a tech for using his shoe on this play pic.
twitter. com/fuDU9hpavW — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 18, 2026 Good on Caruso for sticking with the play when his shoe came off, but you can't use it as a tool. That's a tech.
And Tristan da Silva was automatically awarded two points on the play. As for the game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 points on the Orlando Magic 113-108 Tuesday night, and Oklahoma City picked up its 10th straight win, securing a playoff spot. Chet Holmgren had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder, while Ajay Mitchell added 16 points.