playmaking
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Hamstring injury could be severe enough to keep him out of action for a few more weeks, and it was obvious in a Game 1 loss to the Thunder that the Lakers miss his playmaking.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
In-form fly-half Jalibert was handed the key playmaking role in the absence of Dupont's long-time club teammate Romain Ntamack as Fabien Galthie's side started the defence of their title with a scintillating attacking display.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 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
And Alabama is headed to a Southeastern Conference title game showdown against No. 3 Georgia and a likely spot in the 12-team playoff thanks in large part to Simpson’s playmaking, leadership and smarts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
In the higher classes playmaking is taught more especially in connection with writing and the boys are trained to imitate the style of various dramatists.
From One-Act Plays By Modern Authors by Various
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