No Dunks Thunder Clinch Playoff Spot, Key Injuries & The Perfect March Madness Bracket
Mar 18, 2026
They break down Alex Caruso using his shoe to block a shot and the rules debate it sparked. OKC’s clinch and SGA’s big night get highlighted alongside Timberwolves wins without Anthony Edwards. Updates on Cade Cunningham’s back spasms and Kobe White’s big fourth-quarter push. Russell Westbrook moving into fifth all-time in assists gets celebrated. They also fill out a March Madness bracket and weigh upset picks.
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Caruso Shoe Block Gone Wrong
- Alex Caruso lost his shoe, picked it up, and blocked a shot with it, which was ruled goaltending and drew a technical foul.
- The hosts recalled similar shoe moments from Marc Gasol and Bill Walton to underline how rare and funny these plays are.
Thunder Clinch Playoff Spot With SGA Carrying Load
- The Thunder clinched a playoff spot after the OKC win and SGA scored 40 in the game.
- OKC holds a three-game lead in the West race, but the Spurs' win keeps the one-seed race competitive.
Timberwolves Lean On Randle While Edwards Is Rested
- Minnesota beat Phoenix with Julius Randle scoring 32 while Anthony Edwards was out for knee soreness.
- Randle's stronger play and bench contributions (Ayo Dosumu, Bones Hyland) could offset Ant's short absence.