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floater

[floh-ter] / ˈfloʊ tər /












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Sengun’s attempt at a game-winner when he got stood up by Jaxon Hayes on a turnaround baseline floater wasn’t the play the Rockets drew up, Udoka said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The Lakers won the game 116-115 on a last-second floater by Austin Reaves, who had a team-high 28 points and 16 assists.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

D'Angelo Russell's floater lifted Dallas within 95-94 with 54.8 seconds remaining but Isaiah Hartenstein answered with a layup to give the Thunder a 97-94 edge.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

Plum had another chance to win it at the buzzer, but her floater rimmed out, sending the game to overtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

He dribbled between his legs before shooting a floater in the paint.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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