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Raptors head coach becomes next best NBA meme with a priceless reaction shot

For all we know, his mouth may still be open.

Charlotte Roos

on April 22, 2019

We are in NBA playoff season folks, and that means new memes... cue Nick Nurse cracking his knuckles and getting ready to wow us.

Nurse is the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, and a veteran in the "priceless facial reactions" department. His latest reaction came when a three-second violation was called against Raptors player Fred VanVleet.

The Raptors were never in any real danger of losing. They ended up winning the game 107-85, putting the Raptors at a 3-1 lead against the Orlando Magic in the seven game series. But Nurse's reaction was still the best part of the game.

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Behold:

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It didn't take long for people to start riffing.

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Truly a reaction for all occasions.

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Charlotte Roos

Charlotte is one of the new Culture Fellows at Mashable. She's a recent Ithaca College alum and avid Jeopardy fan. When she's not watching the Great British Baking show, you can probably find her at the local book store or working on her latest art project.