XPost: alt.usage.english, alt.sports.mlb
by: Kerr-Mudd, John - Mon, 7 Oct 2024 10:18 UTC
On Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:03:22 +0100, Paul Carmichael
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wibbleypants@gmail.com> wrote:
El Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:36:43 +0000, tonbei escribió:
In a chippy Game 2, the Padres crushed a postseason-record-tying SIX
homers, Yu Darvish stifled the Dodgers and Jurickson Profar foiled fans
on a HR robbery in a statement win for San Diego.
Let's call the whole thing off. It may as well be Japanese.
---------------- It's sports journalese at its most "clever"
HR robbery------- refers to Ohtani???
>>> it's likely that the NBA's high-profile nature and
frequent dramatic matchups have contributed to the popularity of the
phrase.
Here are some examples of how the term might be used in the NBA:
-- A team defeats a long-time rival for the first time in years. This
could be considered a statement win because it shows that the team has
overcome a historical obstacle and is now a serious contender.
-- A young team upsets a defending champion. This could be a statement
win because it shows that the young team has the talent and
determination to compete with the best in the league.
-- A team dominates a highly anticipated matchup against a top opponent.
This could be a statement win because it shows that the team is clearly superior to their opponent and is a legitimate championship contender.
Ultimately, whether a win is considered a "statement win" is
subjective and depends on the context of the game and the expectations
of the fans and media. However, the term is often used to describe a
victory that has significant implications for the teams involved and the
league as a whole.
A dominant team might not need to make a statement as often. Their
consistent dominance often speaks for itself.
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