tip-in
1 Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Brooklyn center Nic Claxton's tip-in dunk tied it at 104-104 with 1.9 seconds left in regulation.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Ryan Kalkbrenner's tip-in with 1.7 seconds remaining but Maxey's two free throws with 1.1 second to play sealed Philadelphia's win.
From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025
Bouchard needed just 10 seconds to make the Kings pay, scoring Edmonton’s second power-play goal on a tip-in from Kuemper’s left.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025
He opened the game with a tip-in and finished it by extending a possession with another hustle play.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025
Johnson hit a 3-pointer, Collier made a pair of free throws and Rodman scored on a tip-in for a 60-49 lead.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024
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