It took a total team effort for the Cavs to defeat the Pacers in Game 1 of the first round. But at one point during the game, Cavs All-Star Kevin Love seemed to forget about one of their teammates, J.R. Smith.
Trying to dap up Love after a free-throw, Smith extended his hand and waited. And waited. And waited:
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Love didn’t do this on purpose of course. He was just talking strategy with Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson, and simply didn’t notice Smith behind him. Smith didn’t seem to mind that much either.
But perhaps next time Smith will say Love’s name to get his attention, instead of just standing there awkwardly.