shot clock
noun
: a clock in basketball that displays a countdown of the time within which shooting the ball is required
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There was a shot from Malik Mack that bounced above the shot clock before falling through the net, which Karaban answered with his fourth triple of the game, only to be answered by Lewis on the other end.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
In the second quarter, the Lancers forced a shot clock violation on one possession and forced turnovers on two possessions as the shot clock was seconds away from expiring.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Through 23 games, Texas has triggered over 40 whistles for a 5-second violation on either an inbound pass or held ball, a 10-second violation in the backcourt or a shot clock violation.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Asuma sank his opening four 3-pointers, including two with the shot clock expiring, to give Minnesota an early 20-17 lead with eight minutes left in the first half.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
In the second quarter, the Lancers forced a shot clock violation on one possession and forced turnovers on two possessions as the shot clock was seconds away from expiring.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Through 23 games, Texas has triggered over 40 whistles for a 5-second violation on either an inbound pass or held ball, a 10-second violation in the backcourt or a shot clock violation.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Asuma sank his opening four 3-pointers, including two with the shot clock expiring, to give Minnesota an early 20-17 lead with eight minutes left in the first half.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Shot clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shot%20clock. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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