pick-and-roll
noun
: a basketball play in which a player sets a screen and then cuts toward the basket for a pass
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Known for his defense, Carter is also a crafty ball-handler who has developed into a dangerous pick-and-roll offensive threat.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
The team was at its best in the regular season when Mitchell and Allen were healthy and running high pick-and-rolls with floor spacers around them.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
Just look at the pick-and-roll coverage, which point guard Mike Conley said was supposed to feature the guy defending the screener up in coverage.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024
Being able to play off pick-and-roll is one of my biggest strengths.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
From switching 12 pick-and-rolls per 100 possessions last regular season, Adebayo switched just 5.8 pick-and-rolls per 100 possessions this regular season, according to Second Spectrum tracking data.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
In a pick-and-roll with James, Los Angeles punished Jokic over and over.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2024
The Heat won Game 2 because Adebayo and Herro won that battle, producing an excellent 1.75 points per possession (including assist opportunities) on 17 direct screens through their pick-and-roll attack on Wednesday, according to Second Spectrum.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Paul developed excellent pick-and-roll chemistry with rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis and ranked second in the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio among players who averaged at least 25 minutes per game.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
The team was at its best in the regular season when Mitchell and Allen were healthy and running high pick-and-rolls with floor spacers around them.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
Just look at the pick-and-roll coverage, which point guard Mike Conley said was supposed to feature the guy defending the screener up in coverage.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024
Being able to play off pick-and-roll is one of my biggest strengths.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
From switching 12 pick-and-rolls per 100 possessions last regular season, Adebayo switched just 5.8 pick-and-rolls per 100 possessions this regular season, according to Second Spectrum tracking data.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
In a pick-and-roll with James, Los Angeles punished Jokic over and over.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2024
The Heat won Game 2 because Adebayo and Herro won that battle, producing an excellent 1.75 points per possession (including assist opportunities) on 17 direct screens through their pick-and-roll attack on Wednesday, according to Second Spectrum.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Paul developed excellent pick-and-roll chemistry with rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis and ranked second in the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio among players who averaged at least 25 minutes per game.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Pick-and-roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-and-roll. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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