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noun
An offensive play in which a team, having won possession of the ball, moves the ball downcourt as quickly as possible, attempting to get an easy shot before the defense can set up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
(basketball) a rapid dash to get a shot as soon as possible after taking possession of the ball
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: break
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