18 point loss because of the refs? 🤣 I dont think, so.

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable sports meme format with a humorous take on NBA team excuses, tapping into fan discussions and rivalries to generate engagement.

Summary

This video features a meme about an 18-point loss, questioning if it was due to the refs. It humorously suggests that teams now use losses to OKC as an excuse, implying it's a tactic to appease fans.

Structure

1Questioning the refs as the cause of an 18-point loss.
2Suggesting teams use losses to OKC as an excuse.
3Implying this is a tactic to appease fans.

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PATRON NIGHTCAP DOMINANT STAR OF THE GAME JOINS THE SHOW PISTONS TAKE 2-8 LEAD KYLE LOWRY LIVE 18 point loss because of the refs? 🤣 I dont think, so. “hey we aren’t as good as these guys” we need your help! This is why NBA teams do this. Its now an excuse when you lose to OKC.

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OKC hate has turned in to an excuse for when teams lose to the Thunder 🤣 Thats why they do things like huddle around the refs , they know their sheep fans will eat it up #okcthunder #funny #pathetic #losangeleslakers #fyp