Badly Missed Jump Shot In Hoops Slang Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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BRICK
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In basketball slang, a 'brick' is a badly missed shot that hits the backboard or rim hard with no chance of going in. The term is very well-established in hoops culture.

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AIRBALLAnother missed shot term but that's 7 letters, not 5
CLANKAlso slang for a missed shot that clanks off the rim, 5 letters, plausible alternative

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