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fast break

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(basketball) a rapid dash to get a shot as soon as possible after taking possession of the ball

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A bad late turnover lead to an Eielson fast break layup that tied the game at 51. With about 12 seconds left the Bucs drove the length of the court made some great passes and finished the game with a buzzer beating drive by Hunter Matthews. Source: Internet

Abdul-Jabbar was also quick enough to run the Showtime fast break led by Magic Johnson and was well-conditioned, standing on the hardwood an average 36.8 minutes. Source: Internet

Against Duke, Syracuse was out-rebounded 47 to 33, surrendered 19 fast break points, and allowed the Blue Devils to shoot 49.3%, with most of their shots coming in the paint. Source: Internet

Finally, the seal broke as the Lopers turned a defensive rebound into a fast break with Kansas junior reserve post Elisa Backes converting a three-point play with 3:18 to play. Source: Internet

Central’s press defense generated turnover after turnover against Aquinas, creating plenty of fast break offense for the top-ranked Red Raiders. Source: Internet

Georgetown started the game aggressively, taking an 11-2 lead after four minutes of play, including five points off the fast break. Source: Internet

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