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NBA starting lineups
/ˌɛn.biˈeɪ ˈstɑr.tɪŋ ˈlaɪnˌʌps/
Definition
1
The initial group of five players selected by a coach to start a basketball game for a team in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
2
Official announcements or lists specifying the starting players for NBA teams before tip-off, often influencing betting odds and fan excitement.
Examples
Checking NBA starting lineups is my pre-game ritual, more reliable than my horoscope for predicting chaos.
The coach juggled NBA starting lineups like a magician with too many rabbits, leaving fans guessing until the buzzer.
In fantasy leagues, nailing NBA starting lineups feels like hacking the matrix—until injuries crash the party.
NBA starting lineups drop like mic drops, setting the tone for superstars to strut or surprise the doubters.