shot clock

noun

Definition of shot clock

: a clock in basketball that displays a countdown of the time within which shooting the ball is required

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Then with the score tied 33-33 at 14:53, the shot clock had issues, which considering the shooting by both teams was only fitting. — John Fineran, The Seattle Times, "Gibbs and Harvey key 69-59 Irish victory over Georgia Tech," 10 Feb. 2019 In addition to tournament expansion, moving the three-point line and a wider lane, the conference also suggests having the shot clock reset to 20 seconds after offensive rebounds instead of 30, according to The Herald-Sun. — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, "ACC Coaches Suggest Expanding NCAA Tournament to 72 Teams at Conference Meetings," 17 May 2018 Marial Shayok added 16 points, 10 in the final eight minutes, including a crucial off-balance 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 1:19 remaining, for Iowa State (18-5, 7-3 Big 12). — John Tranchina, The Seattle Times, "Wigginton, Shayok lead No. 17 Iowa State over Oklahoma," 4 Feb. 2019 With Warriors Cleveland has continued to keep pace with Golden State, not letting what could be a backbreaking play, like Nick Young managing to score off an inbound pass with just 1.5 seconds left on the shot clock, break their spirit. — Benjamin Hoffman And Marc Stein, New York Times, "N.B.A. Finals: Warriors Survive Superman’s Best Punch in Game 1," 1 June 2018 And if Roberson could avoid a screen or two, an offense could easily run six or seven seconds off the shot clock without accomplishing anything at all. — SI.com, "Breakaway: How Does an NBA Team Replace the Irreplaceable?," 7 Feb. 2018 From the floors to the stands to the shot clock, everything but the scoreboard and walls are new. — Steve Brand, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Southwest's Selland is all in with basketball," 18 Jan. 2018 All games will be played under the regulation format (eight-minute quarters, 35-second shot clock and fouls). — Andrew Turner, latimes.com, "Local schools to take court in George Yardley Summer Tournament," 21 June 2018 Wright had nine points in the last 3:38, including a deep three-pointer from the right wing as the shot clock was winding down. — Michael Singer, USA TODAY, "Raptors push Wizards to brink of elimination, take 3-2 series lead," 25 Apr. 2018

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