up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
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The Heat’s up-tempo style suits him.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The Hornets play an up-tempo offense, with speed all over the field.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
To hear players describe it, the new approach sounds like a poor man’s hybrid of last season’s NBA finalists, with Boston aiming for an Indiana-esque up-tempo offense and Oklahoma City’s aggressive playmaking on defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
This was an up-tempo contest with scoring chances throughout, and former teammates Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic both played exceptionally well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The Hornets play an up-tempo offense, with speed all over the field.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
To hear players describe it, the new approach sounds like a poor man’s hybrid of last season’s NBA finalists, with Boston aiming for an Indiana-esque up-tempo offense and Oklahoma City’s aggressive playmaking on defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
This was an up-tempo contest with scoring chances throughout, and former teammates Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic both played exceptionally well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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