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

Towns drove for a tough basket over Wembanyama to pull the Knicks back to 97-88.

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

As Bridges’ shot drops in, the most disruptive defender basketball has ever seen is stuck under the basket, unable to do a single thing to stop it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Determined to enjoy the temporary freedom, I hoisted the basket higher and wrapped my arms around its middle as I came out of the alley.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu