Chris Paul Hits A Huge Three To Cut The Lead Down To 42 references a moment from Game 7 of the 2022 NBA Western Conference Finals that became a meme and copypasta about the big moments in sports that come amid crushing defeats.
Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Finals occurred on May 15, 2022, between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Suns' Chris Paul hit a three-point shot, bringing the score to 107-65.
The moment was first shared on Reddit by u/tephzh in r/NBA. The title of the post read "[Highlight] Chris Paul hits a huge three to cut the lead down to 42."
It also appeared similarly captioned moments later on Twitter. Anyone who has ever been caught up in competition could appreciate the moment. A win is a win, even when a loss is involved.
Meant to recognize a triumphant moment amid an otherwise doomed game, people online recognized the absurdity of it all, and a meme was born.
The "Chris Paul Hits A Huge Three To Cut The Lead Down To 42" copypasta is used as a reply, particularly in sports moments where players perform at a high level despite the fact their team is sure to lose. It also applies to all other kinds of competitive situations.
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