buzzer

Example Sentences

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On Sunday Pitino’s fifth-seeded, 30-6 St. John’s eked out a 67-65 buzzer beater over fourth-seed Kansas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The game went to overtime after Denver guard Jamal Murray’s half-court prayer bounced off the backboard at the buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Each had 17 points in the first half, Robinson banking in a three-pointer from half court at the buzzer to pull the Trailblazers to within six.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Jarrett Allen scored 27 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for Cleveland, but his last-gasp effort that would have forced overtime was ruled to have left his hand after the buzzer.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“Look at me, Jake,” shouted Kojo right before he shot the buzzer beater to seal the game.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein