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
Cofie immediately set the tone in the second half with a steal, offensive rebound and tip-in dunk to start the scoring within the first 30 seconds.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025
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
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
The Mavericks trailed 102-98 after a 3-pointer by Anthony Edwards with 3:37 left, before an 8-0 run the Wolves didn’t stop until a tip-in with 10.5 seconds to go.
From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024
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