dribble
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Overall the Lakers committed 21 more turnovers, giving up 26 points off the mistakes while paying dearly for every errant dribble or misfired pass against the swarming Thunder defenders.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
They believed James would knock away a dribble on the next possession, run to beyond the three-point line, take a pass from Kennard and sink a game-tying trey.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s ideal athlete is tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
The gifted Barcelona forward failed to even dribble past Hall, and was ultimately restricted to just a single effort from open play from a tight angle.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“It is I, the Great Bentini,” Ben mimicked as he began to dribble the ball between his legs trying to shame his father into open court where he knew he could drive around him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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