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Trae Young’s pullup, 30-foot 3-pointer over Jaylen Brown in the closing seconds of Tuesday’s 119-117 win in Game 5 whittled Boston’s series lead to 3-2.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Notable improvements from Gueye’s freshman to sophomore seasons include his passing abilities, and efficiency on foul shots and pullup jumpers from short range.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

The UW freshman drained an assortment of pullup jumpers, a midrange floater and a three-pointer for 11 of her 15 points in the period.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023

Moments later, Beal hit a pullup as he was fouled by Ingram and completed the three-point play to make it 100-92.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2023

A pullup jumper by Sensabaugh tied it one last time at 57 in the final minute of regulation, then he grabbed the rebound of a missed jumper by Spencer with 19 seconds left.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2023