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backboards

  • plural
    of backboard.
    backboard
    noun
    a board placed at or forming the back of anything.

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Davis was a monster on the backboards, claiming 22 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2023

While championship dynasties dominate news cycles and genetically gifted athletes who come out of the womb ready to tear down backboards command our attention, it’s the little guys in sports who truly capture our affection.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2023

Hyman quickly responded, sending a shot off the backboards that came right back to him in front.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2023

From home runs to shattered backboards to NIL deals, 2023 will be filled with magical happenings in prep sports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2023

I didn’t see all those cardboard backboards Finkle had given out.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

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