tip-in
1 Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Turcotte’s first goal of the season on a tip-in put the Kings back in front early in the third period before Edmundson doubled the lead on a slap shot from outside the right faceoff circle.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025
Wembanyama scored 10 in the fourth, his tip-in layup putting San Antonio up 108-105 with 1:05 remaining.
From Barron's • Nov. 15, 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
Los Alamitos 58, Long Beach Poly 56: Liam Gray had the winning tip-in basket with two seconds left in Division 1.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 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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