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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The Tigers also led by three to end the first half as both teams provided fireworks, with sophomore Kacyn Connor going on a fast break after a steal and finishing with a dunk, which had cut it down to 18-14.
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Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Council, who leads KU’s fast break in the absence of Darryn Peterson, had just one turnover.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Then Jalen Williams and Caruso blew a fast break opportunity on the next possession.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Bane was alone while trying to defend a fast break by Onyeka Okongwu with the Atlanta Hawks up 79-65 in the third quarter.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Council, who leads KU’s fast break in the absence of Darryn Peterson, had just one turnover.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Then Jalen Williams and Caruso blew a fast break opportunity on the next possession.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Bane was alone while trying to defend a fast break by Onyeka Okongwu with the Atlanta Hawks up 79-65 in the third quarter.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Fast break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20break. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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