isolation play
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editisolation play (plural isolation plays)
- (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[1]:
- Sure, there is room to be critical. He's holding on to the ball too much. He's settling for isolation plays too often.