: the act or an instance of putting the ball in play in basketball by a jump ball
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Noun (1)
the retreat of the island's wildlife to higher ground was a tip-off that a tsunami was about to strike
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Embiid began Wednesday listed as probable for Game 2, but six hours before tip-off, the 76ers ruled him out with a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
More coverage to come this week ahead of WNBA season tip-off.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Rose City SportsNet will produce pre- and post-game shows, beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-offs.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
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Friday's news includes Tennessee redistricting and the tip-off of the 2026 WNBA season.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Embiid began Wednesday listed as probable for Game 2, but six hours before tip-off, the 76ers ruled him out with a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
More coverage to come this week ahead of WNBA season tip-off.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Rose City SportsNet will produce pre- and post-game shows, beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-offs.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
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“Tip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-off. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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