The phrase "a timely shot" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action or decision that is made at the right moment, often in a context where timing is crucial.
Example: "The athlete took a timely shot that secured the victory for the team in the final seconds of the game."
Alternatives: "an opportune moment" or "a well-timed attempt".
So thanks for a timely shot across the bow.
A big chunk of the $200 billion will come to people as tax refund checks in the next six months -- a timely shot in the arm in a presidential election year.
In his absence, the Heat lurched from Ronny Turiaf to Joel Anthony to Udonis Haslem in search of a viable big man, none of them up to the task of defending the paint or challenging Kevin Garnett or hitting a timely shot.
What is clear is that North Korea's defiance of global opinion, first by conducting the missile tests and then rubbishing the UN security council resolution condemning them, has given Japan's most prominent hawk, Shinzo Abe, the chief cabinet secretary, a timely shot in the arm.
The announcement that Alan Curtis will stay on as manager until the end of the season has provided a timely shot of stability (regardless of what it might suggest about the past month's search for Garry Monk's replacement) but it would not be a surprise if minds were elsewhere.
Miller found his rhythm on offense, making 7 of 14 shots through three quarters and consistently keeping the Pacers in the game with a timely jump shot.
In the 2014 postseason, Carter averaged 27.1 minutes per game, and his timely shot creation, spot-up three-pointers, and support on the defensive end were critical.
But the Sparks mounted a 14-8 run, with timely shots from Leslie, Milton and Teasley, forced the Liberty into two costly turnovers in the final two minutes and tied the score at 35-35 by halftime.
The Rockers used a combination of defense, two-three zones and timely shot-making to defeat the Liberty, 58-43.
The Nets said it again to Indiana tonight with unrelenting defense and timely shots as they rolled to a 91-82 triumph for their fourth consecutive victory and a 6-1 record.
Bays made several timely shots and free throws, finishing with a game-high 38 points as the Mustangs rallied and took command in the fourth quarter en route to a 67-58 victoverover No. 12 Woodlawn.
