fast break
noun
: a quick offensive drive toward a goal (as in basketball) in an attempt to score before the opponent's defense is set up
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The guard incited a sharper transition offense in his return, helping the Bulls score 24 points off the fast break.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The Rockets ended up outscoring their hosts 25-7 in fast break points.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
With Ben Simmons running the show in transition, the Nets enjoyed a 29-14 edge in fast break points, setting a new season high.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Nicol had 13 points in the quarter, many off fast breaks.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The Rockets ended up outscoring their hosts 25-7 in fast break points.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
With Ben Simmons running the show in transition, the Nets enjoyed a 29-14 edge in fast break points, setting a new season high.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Nicol had 13 points in the quarter, many off fast breaks.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Fast break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20break. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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