tip-in
1 Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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When OG Anunoby’s miraculous tip-in fell through the net on Wednesday to give the Knicks a 3-1 series lead, it seemed as though every single person in the New York metropolitan area exploded with joy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
London-born OG Anunoby claimed a tip-in basket with 1.2 seconds left to clinch victory, much to the delight of a star-studded crowd at Madison Square Garden, which included Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
OG Anunoby's game-clinching tip-in to put New York on the brink of an NBA title will go down as one of the greatest plays in Knicks history, coach Mike Brown said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Kempe got that one back on a tip-in with 4:02 to play, which threatened to keep things interesting when the Kings pulled for an extra attacker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
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
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