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General Slang
nothing but net
NUTH-ing but NET · phrase · informal
A shot that touches only net, no rim
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A perfectly made shot that goes through without contacting the rim or backboard.
“Deep three — nothing but net!”
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nothing but net In A Sentence
Deep three — nothing but net!
Origin & Usage
Broadcast catchphrase; also a famous McDonald's ad line.
People Also Ask
What does 'nothing but net' mean?
It means a shot went in cleanly through the hoop touching only the net, without hitting the rim or backboard.
Where does 'nothing but net' come from?
It's a longtime broadcast catchphrase, also made famous by a 1990s McDonald's ad featuring Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.
Is 'nothing but net' the same as a swish?
Yes, they mean the same thing, a shot that swishes through the net without touching the rim.
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