outlet pass
noun
: a pass made in basketball by the player taking a defensive rebound to a teammate to start a fast break
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When Carlo went flying into the end boards after making an outlet pass, Leafs fans held their breath a bit given what he’s meant to their top four.
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 10 May 2025
James took an outlet pass from Colin Castleton, saw the Cavs didn’t have anyone concerning at the rim, drove with good bend to access his explosiveness and power and got leverage on Emoni Bates to score.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
After jumping up to steal Hartenstein’s attempt at a long outlet pass, Morant sank another floater over Hartenstein.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Nathan MacKinnon got the play started with an outlet pass to Samuel Girard.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 10 May 2025
James took an outlet pass from Colin Castleton, saw the Cavs didn’t have anyone concerning at the rim, drove with good bend to access his explosiveness and power and got leverage on Emoni Bates to score.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
After jumping up to steal Hartenstein’s attempt at a long outlet pass, Morant sank another floater over Hartenstein.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Nathan MacKinnon got the play started with an outlet pass to Samuel Girard.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Outlet pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlet%20pass. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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