3-1 lead 

When a team is up 3-1 in a series and they blow it.

The warriors blew a 3-1 lead

3-1 lead by Cavsfan_23 November 20, 2016

3-1 lead 

A situation in which a team is leading a playoff series 3 games to 1 and still ends up losing the series 4-3 in 7 games. The most recent example of this is the Cleveland Indians blowing their 3-1 lead against the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series. This phrase was popularized by the Golden State Warriors, after the lost in the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers after holding a 3-1 lead.

Both the Warriors and Indiands blew 3-1 leads this year.

3-1 lead by Wussel Restbrook January 4, 2017

3-1 lead 

This means absolutely nothing. Especially when you play the Cavs.

The Warriors blew a 3-1 lead.

3-1 lead by Mark the guy November 29, 2016

3-1 Lead 

when your name is Ryan and you like the clippers

“Bruh that nigga is a 3-1 lead”
“Dawg ofc it’s a fucking ryan”

3-1 Lead by lebumdum April 25, 2022

Blew a 3-1 lead

To loose or come short in a situation despite having unequivocally enormous advantage for success.

despite receiving all the questions beforehand, James blew a 3-1 lead in the tests.

Blew a 3-1 lead by Englader_11 September 7, 2019

To blow a 3-1 lead 

When you are so close to win but then you lose

"I don't want you to blow a 3-1 lead"
"I made a mess and blew a 3-1 lead"
"I wouldn't have blown a 3-1 lead if I kept up with the effort"

To blow a 3-1 lead by NoKangaroos November 30, 2016