fast break
noun
: a quick offensive drive toward a goal (as in basketball) in an attempt to score before the opponent's defense is set up
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Tyrese Spicer drove the ball forward on a fast break and squared it to a wide open McGuire.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Denkey got the play started on a fast break.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
During a fast break against the Indiana Pacers, James received a pass from Maxi Kleber, avoided a steal attempt by Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard and scored on a layup.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Wallstedt made no excuses for the roughest outing of his seven career playoff starts, acknowledging that Colorado, with its hockey version of fast break offense, is a much different challenge than Dallas, which played a more meticulous and patient offensive game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Denkey got the play started on a fast break.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
During a fast break against the Indiana Pacers, James received a pass from Maxi Kleber, avoided a steal attempt by Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard and scored on a layup.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Wallstedt made no excuses for the roughest outing of his seven career playoff starts, acknowledging that Colorado, with its hockey version of fast break offense, is a much different challenge than Dallas, which played a more meticulous and patient offensive game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
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“Fast break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20break. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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