Dunk

noun · Offense · Beginner

1. A high percentage scoring shot where a player jumps high enough to force the ball directly down through the basket with one or two hands.
2. verb; Executing a slam dunk.

“They threw down a powerful two handed dunk on the fast break.”

Synonyms: Poster

See also: Layup, Hoop

Related: Low Man, Boomshakalaka, Ghost Screen, No Look, Slip

Origin

Long known as a "dunk shot". The phrase "slam dunk" was coined by Los Angeles Lakers announcer Chick Hearn.

Sources: Wikipedia: Slam dunk