air ball
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The start of the National Basketball Association season Tuesday is set to test whether the NBA rights package will be a slam dunk or an air ball for NBCU.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
With Leonard scoring the final six points of the first half — a half that included a Harden air ball from behind the arc — the Clippers cut the margin to seven by the intermission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2024
Funk’s streak ended when he put up an air ball on a desperation 3 as the shot clock was running out.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2023
Then Raynaud’s three-point try was an air ball that virtually became a lob pass, but teammate Brandon Angel couldn’t convert and time expired.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2023
Seriously feel like I just shot a game-losing air ball at the buzzer.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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