basket

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London-born OG Anunoby claimed a tip-in basket with 1.2 seconds left to clinch victory, much to the delight of a star-studded crowd at Madison Square Garden, which included Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

After Brunson gave the Knicks their first lead with 82 seconds remaining and Anunoby's go-ahead basket, the Spurs wouldn't get another shot off.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Warren Buffett once quipped that you should “put all your eggs in one basket and watch that basket.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Clark, who made one basket during the game, had an animated discussion with White during a timeout before being yanked out of the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I moved closer as he finished pinning the shirt to the line and reached down for another one from the basket near his feet.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu