air ball
Example Sentences
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During the Bruins’ first possession of the game, Rice stepped back from the three-point line, shooting an air ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
The start of the National Basketball Association season Tuesday is set to test whether the NBA rights package will be a slam dunk or an air ball for NBCU.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Funk’s streak ended when he put up an air ball on a desperation 3 as the shot clock was running out.
From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2023
Richmond’s iron man point guard Jacob Gilyard put up an air ball at the other end to finish the half 0 for 6 from the field.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2022
“It’ll feel stupider when you chuck an air ball in front of a million people.”
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
