Heat check意思

"Heat check" is a term used in basketball, particularly in the NBA (National Basketball Association), to describe a situation where a player takes a shot without being set up by a play or a teammate's pass. The term implies that the player is feeling "hot" or in a zone where they believe they can make any shot, regardless of the circumstances.

A "heat check" shot is often taken after a player has made consecutive baskets and is feeling confident in their shooting ability. It can be a high-risk, high-reward decision, as these shots are often taken with a low percentage of success due to the lack of a good shooting opportunity. The term "heat check" suggests that the player is testing their own hot streak to see if they can continue making shots.

While the term is most commonly used in basketball, it can also be used metaphorically in other contexts to describe someone taking a bold or risky action while feeling confident in their abilities.