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

Then Raynaud’s three-point try was an air ball that virtually became a lob pass, but teammate Brandon Angel couldn’t convert and time expired.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2023

Seriously feel like I just shot a game-losing air ball at the buzzer.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone