power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
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Bickerstaff also experimented with a double-big lineup consisting of Isaiah Stewart at power forward and Duren at center.
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Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Starting lineup Kings coach Doug Christie started Dario Saric at power forward in Wednesday’s game against the Clippers after Murray had surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
One area Lue isn’t too concerned with is the second unit, where backup center Brook Lopez and power forward John Collins have forged a nearly indefensible tandem.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
In particular, the Nuggets should want to see what Holmes can do as a power forward this year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
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Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Starting lineup Kings coach Doug Christie started Dario Saric at power forward in Wednesday’s game against the Clippers after Murray had surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
One area Lue isn’t too concerned with is the second unit, where backup center Brook Lopez and power forward John Collins have forged a nearly indefensible tandem.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
In particular, the Nuggets should want to see what Holmes can do as a power forward this year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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