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The lack of size and depth underneath was particularly harmful if the Tigers 'pressure did not force turnovers and teams were able to operate half-court sets.
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But Anthony, a scorer whose game relies on half-court isolation, may have a rougher adaptation.
Some Lin-iment for the NBA Jason Gay 2012
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The team goes through a series of flashy half-court drills, with each team member stopping to pat Chipper on the head for good luck.
In Battle of Mascots, San Dorito State Usually Wins Con Chapman 2011
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By pressuring opponents relentlessly, the Tigers hope to convert enough turnovers into either fast-break baskets or points in the half-court they score after making another team waste a possession.
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J.P. Prince's last-ditch half-court heave fell short March 28 in St. Louis, but it'd be false to say the Volunteers 'run to the NCAA Midwest Regional final was a disappointment.
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For example a basketball court or half-court with a sturdy but inexpensive roof and no walls.
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Almost proving everything was going the Warriors' way, Ellis banked one in from half-court at the first-quarter horn, and Golden State – buoyed by a 6-for-7 effort from 3-point range – held a 36-28 lead, the most points Miami yielded in a first quarter this season.
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Almost proving everything was going the Warriors' way, Ellis banked one in from half-court at the first-quarter horn, and Golden State – buoyed by a 6-for-7 effort from 3-point range – held a 36-28 lead, the most points Miami yielded in a first quarter this season.
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He hit a 40-foot, half-court, buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter to put the Knicks up 79-77.
A Victory With Playoff Implications Kevin Clark 2011
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Smith was considered the team's best player, and his absence certainly was felt at times, but the Vols made up for it by improving their half-court execution on offense and becoming a better defensive team.
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