junk time
Blowout's final minutes
Junk time is the period near the end of a game when the outcome is no longer in doubt, making the remaining play meaningless: He scored twenty points, but most came in junk time.
Starters often rest while reserves get playing time.
Statistics accumulated during junk time are considered less impressive or even misleading.
Sudden tire failure
- fourth quarterLast of four segments
- benchwarmersInactive roster players
- reservesResources held back
- winding downGradually decreasing toward conclusion
clock · scoreboard · second string · scrubs · deep bench · out of reach · mercy rule · run up the score
Replacements for originals
- depth chartPlayer priority list by position
- bench strengthQuality of reserve personnel
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- load managementDeliberately limiting exertion
rotation · conservation · prevent defense · game plan · situational · adjustments · timeouts · experimentation
blowout
Sudden tire failure
- fourth quarterLast of four segments
- benchwarmersInactive roster players
- reservesResources held back
winding down · clock · scoreboard · second string · scrubs · deep bench · out of reach · mercy rule · run up the score · nonstarters
substitutions
Replacements for originals
- depth chartPlayer priority list by position
- bench strengthQuality of reserve personnel
- coachingGuiding others to improve
load management · rotation · conservation · prevent defense · game plan · situational · adjustments · timeouts · experimentation
low pressure
Minimal force or urgency
- stress-freeFree from tension
- casualRelaxed and informal
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
leisurely · relaxed · light-hearted · mellow · chill · easy · carefree · unwind · calm · gentle
junk timecrunch time
High-pressure final stretch
clutch time · down to the wire · close game · nail-biter · sudden death
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