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
His Game 2 goal started another rally, and Arvidsson’s tip-in four minutes into the third period made it a one-goal game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025
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 • May 27, 2024
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