Lillard calls out Schroder for timing of late-game taunt

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Three of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE
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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.

In the wake of the 120-108 defeat, Lillard called out the timing of his opponent's gesture.

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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