floater
Example Sentences
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Brunson put New York in front for the first time with a floater that made it 105-104 with 1:22 remaining.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Sengun’s attempt at a game-winner when he got stood up by Jaxon Hayes on a turnaround baseline floater wasn’t the play the Rockets drew up, Udoka said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Deandre Ayton screened Jokic away from the rebound, Reaves chased it down, turned, drove baseline and tossed up a one-legged floater that went in.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
D'Angelo Russell's floater lifted Dallas within 95-94 with 54.8 seconds remaining but Isaiah Hartenstein answered with a layup to give the Thunder a 97-94 edge.
From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025
He has lots of different kinds of friends at school, a floater.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
