isolation play

English

Noun

isolation play (plural isolation plays)

  1. (basketball) A goal attempt that does not result from a direct pass.
    • 2015 June 10, David Thorpe, “Top 10 Postseason MVPs: LeBron No. 1”, in ESPN‎:
      Sure, there is room to be critical. He's holding on to the ball too much. He's settling for isolation plays too often.

Synonyms
  • iso ball
  • isolation basketball
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