shot clock
noun
: a clock in basketball that displays a countdown of the time within which shooting the ball is required
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The work began early in the shot clock and far away from the basket.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Twice at the end of regulation, the Spurs have had possession with the shot clock turned off, either tied or leading, which should guarantee overtime at the worst-case outcome.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
After the game, lots of people pointed out, Fox could’ve tried dribbling out the clock, since the shot clock was off, and forced the Knicks to foul and send him to the free-throw line.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The main argument for the use of shot clocks revolves around development.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Twice at the end of regulation, the Spurs have had possession with the shot clock turned off, either tied or leading, which should guarantee overtime at the worst-case outcome.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
After the game, lots of people pointed out, Fox could’ve tried dribbling out the clock, since the shot clock was off, and forced the Knicks to foul and send him to the free-throw line.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The main argument for the use of shot clocks revolves around development.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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“Shot clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shot%20clock. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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