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Dort & Brothers: Viral Art Moment in NBA Finals
29 May
Summary
- Lu Dort and referee Tony Brothers shared a viral moment.
- The encounter occurred during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
- Fans humorously compared the scene to a classical painting.
In Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, a light-hearted interaction between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort and referee Tony Brothers captured widespread attention. The moment occurred in the third quarter after Brothers called a foul on Dort with 6.7 seconds remaining. This brief encounter quickly went viral, with fans drawing parallels to classical art.
A popular social media page humorously likened the scene to Eugene de Blaas's 1894 painting "Flirtation." This comparison resonated with fans, eliciting enthusiastic reactions and praise for the uncanny resemblance. Dort contributed seven points and four rebounds in 18 minutes during Game 5 as the Thunder aimed for a return to the NBA Finals.
