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playmaking

American  
[play-mayk-ing] / ˈpleɪˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Sports. the action, role, or skill of a playmaker.


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They brought impeccable fundamentals in shooting and playmaking, honed across seasons competing against grown men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A classy centre, with physicality, quick feet and playmaking ability, he has also turned out on the wing for English champions Bath.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

However, James again delivered with his playmaking, sending the assist to Rui Hachimura for a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Inexperienced Tane Edmed took over the key playmaking role while Matt Faessler replaced Pollard, with 35-year-old playmaker James O'Connor released back to his club.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Patsy stopped frequently in her playmaking to listen for some sounds of human occupancy other than her own, but there was none.

From Seven Miles to Arden by Sawyer, Ruth

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