tip-in

¹

[ tip-in ]

noun

, Basketball.

1. tap-in.

tip-in

²

[ tip-in ]

noun

1. tip ¹( def 4 ).

Example Sentences

Boston’s victory came exactly one year after White’s tip-in rallied from the Celtics from a 3-0 deficit to tie the conference finals against Miami — only to lose Game 7 at home.

From Seattle Times

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

A Gordon tip-in of his own miss while the Lakers stood watching was a fitting image near the final horn.

From Los Angeles Times

Ryan Donato then put the Blackhawks ahead with a tip-in goal at 6:28.

From Los Angeles Times

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