Sentence examples for challenged shots from inspiring English sources

"They challenged shots," Nix said.

"I thought they challenged shots better than any team we played all year".

Atlanta didn't do anything all that remarkable in terms of their defensive strategy, but without gimmick or spectacle the Hawks quietly challenged shots, limited their fouls, and forced a tremendous number of turnovers.

Players are covering more distance to challenge shots.

He was challenging shots at 24 feet that you really don't notice".

They are not stars, but they are indispensable in a title chase — the players who "fill in the blanks," as Walsh said — setting hard screens, pouncing on loose balls, hitting timely jumpers, guarding top scorers, challenging shots in the paint.

"I give them credit for their defense because they are very athletic and they can challenge shots," Liberty Coach Richie Adubato said, "and we give up four, five inches to each person in our guard and small forward situation".

Wright's finishing ability may be his best short-term skill, but his defense has come a long way in the Mavs' system; there is still ample room for improvement in Wright's defensive rotations, but his length and willingness to challenge shots in the paint have made the learning curve much less daunting.

"I see individual pride from all our players on the floor," he said, "and a lot of trust in their teammates who are rotating well, challenging shots and preventing the ball from getting into the middle, where they can break you down".

We challenged some shots.

You give them challenged jump shots.