Wilkins effect

Phenomenon of someone afraid of losing a match claiming next point decides the winner despite rules. Usually followed up by gratuitous smack talk.

A: Scores point to tie the game in overtime
B: "Aww man, we need to hurry this up. I've got a meeting ... so next point wins."
B: Scores point
B: "Yes! Ugh!"
A: "Dude, house rules say you need to win by two."
B: "Sorry man, later!"
B: Walks away and talking trash
A: "I cannot believe he put the Wilkins effect on me; this is so BS!"

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