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2-for-1
TWO-for-WON · noun · informal
Clock strategy to squeeze two shots before a period ends
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A late-clock tactic of shooting early enough to get the ball back for a second attempt before the period expires.
“With 40 seconds left they played the 2-for-1.”
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2-for-1 In A Sentence
With 40 seconds left they played the 2-for-1.
Origin & Usage
Refers to getting two possessions for the opponent's one.
People Also Ask
What is a 2-for-1 in basketball?
A late-clock tactic where a team shoots early enough to get the ball back for a second shot before the period ends.
When do teams play a 2-for-1?
Usually in the final 30–40 seconds of a quarter, shooting around the 25–30 second mark to guarantee the last possession.
Why is it called 2-for-1?
Because if executed right, the team gets two possessions to the opponent's one before the clock runs out.
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