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Wednesday night was about ambitious passes (Like one ally-oop from point guard Toney Douglas to Renaldo Balkman which sailed comically out of bounds) or trying to find the spacing between Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire (they haven't, yet).
A Guide to the Knicks' Silly Season Kevin Clark 2011
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The Nets, lethargic through most of the first half, came alive with a 16-0 run in the third quarter to take a 67-57 lead as Harris led the way with six points and an ally-oop to Carter.
USATODAY.com 2008
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The lead was 19-7 only 4 minutes into the game after Howard followed up a missed ally-oop with a layup.
USATODAY.com 2007
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The point guard had eight points and four assists, the last on an ally-oop pass that Jefferson slammed home to give New Jersey the lead.
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An ally-oop pass from Nash led to Stoudemire's one-handed dunk with 1: 07 left that tied the game at 97.
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The Tigers certainly seemed vulnerable when Tutt's ally-oop pass was tipped in by Larry Owens to put Oral Roberts up 33-29 with 5: 39 left before halftime.
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Video: JaVale McGee with the ally-oop to himself | ProBasketballTalk Javale McGee self alleyoop off backboard vs.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Michael Klopman 2012
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Not to be outdone, Leonard scored on a highlight ally-oop play with a pass from Chase Tapley, who had 12 points and four assists.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Not to be outdone, Leonard scored on a highlight ally-oop play with a pass from Chase Tapley, who had 12 points and four assists.
SI.com 2011
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Moore also set up Allen for an ally-oop layup and scored on a fastbreak, with the final basket putting Temple ahead 61-45 with 13:18 to go.
The Seattle Times 2011
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