An uncontested shot is a term used in basketball. It encompasses shots from a layup, a slam dunk, and jump shots. It is any kind of shot in which the shooter has no one contesting or interfering with the shot. ... The primary strategy of most offensive plays is to gain an uncontested shot and defensively to prevent one.

What does uncontested game mean?

: not disputed or challenged : not contested the uncontested winner an uncontested election an uncontested divorce an uncontested layup in basketball.

What does Uncontended mean?

: not contented : discontented.