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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Hollinger’s pre-draft analysis Wagler has a skinny frame, near-zero explosiveness and ran maybe two fast breaks the entire season.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
In the 48th minute, Norway was on a fast break, when Martin Ødegaard threaded a pass to Haaland between two defenders.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
The second was scored in a fast break off the faceoff by middle Will Crawford to put his team up, 3-2.
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Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Guard Ariel Atkins’ steal and subsequent fast break layup tied it at 43, and Plum’s first shot of the game put the Sparks up 45-43 early in the third quarter.
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John Davis,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
In the 48th minute, Norway was on a fast break, when Martin Ødegaard threaded a pass to Haaland between two defenders.
—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
The second was scored in a fast break off the faceoff by middle Will Crawford to put his team up, 3-2.
—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Guard Ariel Atkins’ steal and subsequent fast break layup tied it at 43, and Plum’s first shot of the game put the Sparks up 45-43 early in the third quarter.
—
John Davis,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
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“Fast break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20break. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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