basket
Example Sentences
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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
"It's unbelievable," Brown said of Anunoby's basket, which saw him rise to pat home Jalen Brunson's three-point miss.
From Barron's • 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
Entering Game 3, Towns has outplayed and mind-melted San Antonio’s starry giant, Victor Wembanyama, attacking the basket without fear of the Luxor Obelisk looming in the paint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
They left early the next morning, moving slowly enough for me to take the comb out of the basket and run after Celia with both pieces.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
