floater

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James missed a floater just outside the lane and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with 35 points and eight assists, was fouled with 12.2 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He had just 10 points, reaching double figures on a floater with 8:37 left and the Lakers down 26.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

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

When she finally lifted up for a floater, Connecticut forward Serah Williams was waiting.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

Up to a point, the bigger a floater is, the more efficient it will be.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan