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What Is The Definition Of Rimshot In Basketball?
1. A rimshot in basketball occurs when a player shoots the ball towards the cylinder, but it hits the rim. A rimshot can result in a made-basket or a missed field goal.
If the ball hits the backboard first, then goes off the rim, it is not considered a rimshot.
Example Of How Rimshot Is Used In Commentary
1. Bryant throws up a prayer at the buzzer, but it rattles in-and-out on the rimshot.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball