postgame

adjective post·game \ ˌpōst-ˈgām \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Definition of postgame

: occurring after a game

postgame interviews

postgame analysis

Fans who go to the games and postgame parties certainly have a good time.
—Paul Zimmerman

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The longtime SportsCenter and Outside the Lines reporter repeatedly asked an increasingly frustrated James the same questions about the mishap, causing the NBA superstar to pull up and walk out on the postgame press conference.

— rob tornoe, Philly.com, "Joel Embiid mocks J.R. Smith's blunder; LeBron James has some words for an ESPN reporter," 1 June 2018
During the postgame press conference, Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said Paul will be evaluated on Friday, reports SI's Ben Golliver.

— jenna west, SI.com, "Chris Paul Suffers Apparent Hamstring Injury In Game 5 vs. Warriors," 25 May 2018
Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni expressed concern over Paul's status during Thursday night's postgame press conference, and shooting guard Eric Gordon told USA TODAY Sports that playing without Paul would be a major loss.

— sam amick, USA TODAY, "Rockets' Chris Paul to miss Game 6 vs. Warriors with right hamstring strain," 25 May 2018
The club released a statement shortly after Kreis’ postgame press conference.

— jordan culver and alicia delgallo, Pro Soccer USA, "Orlando City fans throw trash onto field during loss to Atlanta United," 13 May 2018
Opening Night is set for June 15, as the IronBirds host the Hudson Valley Renegades and put on a postgame fireworks display.

— baltimoresun.com, "Digest (May 12): Baltimore courses hosting celebration," 12 May 2018
Seated next to the 21-year-old Brown at the postgame press conference, Horford heaped praise on him and the 20-year-old Tatum.

— matt eppers, USA TODAY, "Al Horford: Celtics wouldn't be in Eastern Conference finals without Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum," 10 May 2018
Just as Charles Barkley had a few words for Draymond Green during halftime Tuesday (May 1), Green said a few words back at Barkley during a postgame press conference.

— christopher dabe, NOLA.com, "Draymond Green responds to Charles Barkley's face-punching comment," 2 May 2018
Others ran postgame laps as the wind swirled beneath an overcast sky.

— oscar terrones, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Ysidro baseball coach on a mission at alma mater," 6 Apr. 2018

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