assist
verb (used with object)
to give support or aid to; help.
Example Sentences
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According to the NBA, Ball averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game during his final season in Charlotte, appearing in 72 games.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The 6-foot-9 power forward who has experience playing the five during his career had 17 points, four rebounds and two assists against the Trail Blazers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Doncic poured in 41 points with nine assists and Reaves had 26 points with seven assists, four rebounds and no turnovers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Including England matches, it was 73 goals - plus eight assists - in 65 matches.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Sohrab scored three more times, with assists from some of our new teammates, before Hossein held on to the ball and waved us all out to huddle midfield.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
