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What Is The Definition Of Dagger In Basketball?
1. This is a term used when a player makes a late field goal, or basket, in a basketball game that puts the game out of reach for their opponent and guarantees a victory for their team.
When a player hits this type of clutch basket, it’s as if they put “a dagger through the heart” of their opponent and kill any chance of them making a comeback.
Examples Of How Dagger Is Used In Commentary
1. And with that three-pointer, Miller puts a dagger in the hopes of the opposing team.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball