against

Example Sentences

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The Lakers improved to 13-3 against teams with losing records.

From Los Angeles Times

They are just 7-7 against teams .500 or better.

From Los Angeles Times

Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons could be the statement game the Lakers are looking for.

From Los Angeles Times

He had 12 points in 14 minutes off the bench against Toronto when the Lakers survived thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Rui Hachimura.

From Los Angeles Times

Just when we thought 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers would be back in the play-offs, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 13-6 at Cleveland to set-up a mouthwatering final-game decider against fierce rivals Baltimore.

From BBC