But when the stakes are raised in the postseason, that extra jump ball or effort to steer a driving player out of the paint can be the difference between a series victory or a season-ending defeat.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2023/01/23/how-old-is-al-horford-celtics-center/

Duelo begins with a "jump ball", where the ball is thrown into the air and the players try to gain possession of it.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/mashle-duelo-harry-potter-quidditch-magical-sports-key-differences/

He was injured while going up for a jump ball against the Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane during the first half.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/19/lakers-anthony-davis-vows-to-rebound-from-poor-shooting-in-game-2/

Texas Tech picked up another first down after a nine-yard run by, but Morton threw an interception on a jump ball stolen away by Texas freshman cornerback Malik Muhammad.

Source: https://www.burntorangenation.com/2023/11/24/23975107/texas-longhorns-57-texas-tech-red-raiders-7-final-score

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and Celtics forward Grant Williams looking at referee Derrick Collins as he calls a jump ball in the second half at Target Center.

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2023/03/poor-refereeing-and-poor-shooting-doom-wolves-against-celtics-but-the-problems-are-bigger-than-one-game/