Fans turn Raptors coach Nick Nurse into an internet meme
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The term “jaw dropping” has never been more accurate.
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse nearly had to pick his up off the floor after a three-second violation was called on Fred VanVleet during the first quarter of Toronto’s 107-85 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 4.
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He held a look of utter shock for 11 seconds.
Nick Nurse is a legend. He really held this face for 11 seconds. pic.twitter.com/3U5aGybxnV
— Faizal Khamisa (@SNFaizalKhamisa) April 21, 2019
Nurse, who was trending on social media because of his hilarious reaction, was asked about it by a reporter following the game.
“Is trending a good thing?” said Nurse during his post-game media conference.
For entertainment value, you bet it’s a good thing Nick.
Fans and media sure had fun with it:
Nick Nurseās face is a new instant classic. š² pic.twitter.com/kpXh0xJfj4
— Megan Bailey (@megabux11) April 21, 2019
Congrats Nick Nurse you are now a meme #TORvsORL #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/IoA1NMtg6k
— Mason (@MLGmason372) April 21, 2019
Nick Nurse and Pikachu equals same energy pic.twitter.com/a7B6d69fXl
— Q (@Karinjade99) April 22, 2019
When they told Nick Nurse they get to go to Disney world if they win tonight. pic.twitter.com/yTq19IhJO5
— Dave Stein (@mixproducerdave) April 21, 2019
aaahhhh ahhh ah ah ah ah ah ahhhhhhh ah ah ah ah ah ahhhhhhhhhh pic.twitter.com/1WrWw9WctT
— Becca Laurie (@imbeccable) April 22, 2019
Nick Nurse after that play pic.twitter.com/RrLeOLFEBQ
— JHines (@jhines03) April 21, 2019
Nick Nurse when Fred VanVleet travels: pic.twitter.com/kxlL0u71F5
— Chris Walder (@WalderSports) April 21, 2019
Nick Nurse mic'd up š (probably) šā¬ļø pic.twitter.com/M1FNyhg6oS
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 21, 2019
Nick Nurse might be the meme of the night, but Chuck's only thinking about nachos. š¤£ pic.twitter.com/Zqdeh0aBeP
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 22, 2019
With the win, the Raptors took a commanding 3-1 lead in the series – the first time they’ve done that in franchise history. They can advance to Round 2 with a win at home on Tuesday.
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