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Alex Caruso learns a hard lesson about shoe defense. During Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard attempts to swat a layup by Tristan da Silva with his fallen shoe. The result? A goaltending call and a technical foul. Caruso admits he acted on impulse, saying, "I just thought I was gonna block it." His unconventional move contributes to a 23-6 Magic run, trimming the Thunder's lead to 51-50 at halftime. Despite Caruso’s moment of creativity, the Thunder (54-15) secures a 113-108 win, becoming the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines with 40 points, extending his record streak to 129 games with 20 or more points. Caruso vows to avoid shoe antics in the future. “If I would’ve known it was going to be a goaltending and a tech, I probably wouldn’t have done it,” he reflects.
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