The Chicago Bulls’ remarkable 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers delivered an unforgettable basketball moment for the crowd at the United Center. Every Lakers fan was upset, but one fan’s reaction stood out the most.
The cameraman caught a Lakers fan in a cap, looking shocked and stunned, while others were still cheering wildly behind him. He quickly became a viral meme, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the night.
The viral meme moment came after the Chicago Bulls pulled off a jaw-dropping six-point comeback in just six seconds. The Lakers briefly regained the lead by one point due to Austin Reaves, but then they lost it again when Josh Giddey hit an incredible half-court buzzer-beater at the last second.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) March 28, 2025
That moment completely shocked everyone in the arena. While the Bulls and their fans were going wild, still in disbelief, the Chicago broadcast caught the perfect shot of a Lakers fan staring blankly in shock.
His reaction instantly became a highlight and brought joy to many people watching. Check out his viral reaction in the post below.
Fans connect with the shock of the viral Lakers fan reaction
The stunned fan’s reaction quickly connected with many Lakers fans because it showed the shock everyone felt in the last second. As a meme, the reaction spread everywhere, and people also started comparing it to unexpected moments in daily life.
My face whenever I have to spend my own money
— KEEZY BABY 🫶🏽 (@1keezybaby) March 28, 2025
@THEDavidMarcus said, “We’ve all been this man at multiple times in our lives.”
We've all been this man at multiple times in our lives.
— David Marcus (@THEDavidMarcus) March 28, 2025
@jamsterdam1 added, “That was exactly my face too. 🤣”
That was exactly my face too. 🤣
— Joel Amsterdam 🫶🏼🦋🪰 (@jamsterdam1) March 28, 2025
@noshow0007 joked, “Devestation 😂”
Devestation 😂
— Justo (@noshow0007) March 28, 2025
@btcguy35 commented, “Absolute “fuck me” moment 🤣😂”
Absolute “fuck me” moment 🤣😂
— Jay (@btcguy35) March 28, 2025
@SouthernCharmSp said, “He just had Vietnam-level flashbacks.”
He just had Vietnam level flashbacks
— Southern Charm Sports (@SouthernCharmSp) March 28, 2025
@BushWickNil wrote, “Same, Bro… Same.”
Same, Bro… Same.
— Kanil Ward (@BushWickNil) March 28, 2025
@MileHighRipper called his reaction “natural beauty of a sad Lakers fan.”
The natural beauty of a sad Lakers fan
— T.D 🃏 (@MileHighRipper) March 28, 2025
