Lob Pass.

See: Alley-Oop.

Loose Ball.

A ball that is alive but no in the possession of either team. E.g. When it is rolling along the floor or coming off the backboard after a missed shot.

Loose-ball Foul.

A foul committed while neither team has possession of the ball, as while going for a rebound.

Lottery.

The process that determines the order of selection, among the non-playoff teams, in the first round of the draft.

Lower Percentage Shot.

A shot that is less likely to go in the basket, such as one thrown by a player who is off balance or outside his shooting range.

Low Post.

The imaginary area in the frontcourt at the base of the foul lane to either side of and close to the basket, where the center or a power forward is often positioned. On the "block".
See: Pivot; Double Post; High Post.

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