NBA playoffs 2023—Dennis Schroder's viral smile

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On Monday, the fourth game of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors was played.

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Dennis Schroder may have produced the finest NBA Playoff meme of 2023.

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With 15 seconds remaining in regulation and the Warriors down by three points,

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On the court with colleagues Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson,

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Draymond Green read something out of character.

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The 11-year pro drove to the hoop from the 3-point line and flung the ball across the lane before it went out of bounds.

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Despite being the Warriors' closest player to the ball, Thompson

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Because he was a few steps ahead of Thompson, Anthony Davis of the Lakers easily intercepted the ball.

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