Nba Definition & Meaning

American

British

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NBA American

1. National Basketball Association.

2. Also N.B.A. National Book Award.

3. National Boxing Association.

NBA British

abbreviation

1. (in the US) National Basketball Association

2. (the former) Net Book Agreement

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Example Sentences

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The Pistons, who lead the Eastern Conference with a 24-7 record, are the NBA’s second-best rebounding team behind only Houston.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, Blum and her team have planned more than 500 weddings and events, including NBA star Kevin Love’s and model Kate Bock’s “Great Gatsby”-inspired New York City wedding, and Bill Gates’s daughter Jennifer Gates’s vows with equestrian Nayel Nassar at their farm in New York’s Westchester County.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Lakers are 29th in the NBA in defensive rating in the last 15 games, giving up 122.2 points per 100 possessions.

From Los Angeles Times

Calf injuries have been major concerns across the NBA since three stars — Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum — suffered Achilles tears during last year’s playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

He also did legal consulting for an NBA owner who was suspended after allegations of workplace harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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