shot clock

American  

noun

1. a clock used in basketball games to limit to a specific length the time taken between shots.

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Etymology

Origin of shot clock

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Dent launched one from deep at the end of the shot clock, and it swished.

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With his confidence growing, he started pulling up earlier in the shot clock.

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He later added a three-pointer at the end of the shot clock to push his team’s advantage into double digits.

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But as the game progressed, the USC defense forced Cal Poly to run out the shot clock on multiple occasions and caused 27 turnovers while scoring 39 points off of them.

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He pivoted around and through a double team and faded away deep in the shot clock, ready to sink Memphis’ hopes with his signature jump shot.

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