Lillard calls out Schroder for timing of late-game taunt
With the Oklahoma City Thunder cruising to a win Friday evening to cut the Portland Trail Blazers' series lead to 2-1, there was at least one notable instance of showboating from the eventual victors down the stretch.
With the final result becoming more assured by the second, Thunder guard Dennis Schroder mockingly tapped his wrist when Blazers star Damian Lillard missed a late free throw, an unmistakable reference to the four-time All-Star's "Dame Time" celebration.
Schroder mocking Dame with “it’s time” - seems awfully bold pic.twitter.com/xSXLggV9L0
— Abe Schwadron (@abe_squad) April 20, 2019
In the wake of the 120-108 defeat, Lillard called out the timing of his opponent's gesture.
Dame couldn't help but laugh at Schroder's 4th quarter antics. 👀 pic.twitter.com/Yv9lSMTM7T
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 20, 2019
Game 4 of the series tips off Sunday evening in Oklahoma City, where Lillard and his Blazers will look to take a 3-1 series lead with a chance to clinch back in Portland on Tuesday.
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