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(US, slang) Basketball.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, slang) Basketball.

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  • “We're fired up — are you? @trimet.org is the most convenient and affordable way to get to and from @portlandfire.bsky.social home games. Cheer on our new hometown hoops heroes, and go by TriMet! news.trimet.org/2026/05/fire...”

  • “My theory? Ready for it cause I just had a coffee and 0 data points to back this up? Boston fans are praised for their hoops IQ but that backfires cause as soon as things go a little sideways the crowd panics and puckers up. The crowd's anxiety is tangible.”

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  • “Team building on the inservice agenda: immediate dread. Especially when I spotted hula hoops in the hall. Team building that’s just a 30‑minute game: I’ll allow it. #EduSkyPrimary”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “the hoops I had to jump through to downgrade fo4 on my PC were ridiculous. I can't imagine being forced to play the most recent buddy ass version against my will 😭”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “We're fired up — are you? @trimet.org is the most convenient and affordable way to get to and from @portlandfire.bsky.social home games. Cheer on our new hometown hoops heroes, and go by TriMet! news.trimet.org/2026/05/fire...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “wtf!? they’re literally causing you harm when they should be helping 🙃 i hope you get it soon and are able to secure ebt! 🫂🫂🫂 but also fuck them for making you have to go through these hoops to prove you need help!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “My theory? Ready for it cause I just had a coffee and 0 data points to back this up? Boston fans are praised for their hoops IQ but that backfires cause as soon as things go a little sideways the crowd panics and puckers up. The crowd's anxiety is tangible.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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