Alex Caruso Penalized for Using Shoe to Block Shot

Alex Caruso received a technical foul during Tuesday's game against the Magic after attempting to use his detached sneaker to block a layup attempt by Tristan da Silva. Caruso made contact with the ball, but the play resulted in a technical foul and free throws for Orlando, contributing to an Orlando comeback effort. The unconventional defensive maneuver has drawn attention for his commitment to stopping opponents by any means necessary.