: a goal (as in basketball or hockey) made by deflecting a shot into the basket or net from very close range
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One night after James beat the Indiana Pacers on a buzzer-beating tip-in, Giddey let the Lakers know how last-second heartbreak feels.
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Especially after being on the favorable end of a buzzer-beater the previous night when James’ tip-in as time expired gave them a victory over the Indiana Pacers and ended the Lakers’ three-game losing streak.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
After a Maryland tip-in, Clayton gave up a possible 3-point attempt for a better shot for Martin, who drained it from long range.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The ending capped an incredible couple of games for the Lakers, who had themselves won their last game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday with a buzzer-beating tip-in from James.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Especially after being on the favorable end of a buzzer-beater the previous night when James’ tip-in as time expired gave them a victory over the Indiana Pacers and ended the Lakers’ three-game losing streak.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
After a Maryland tip-in, Clayton gave up a possible 3-point attempt for a better shot for Martin, who drained it from long range.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The ending capped an incredible couple of games for the Lakers, who had themselves won their last game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday with a buzzer-beating tip-in from James.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Tip-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-in. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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