A pet phrase of sports announcers that refers to situations in which it seems a player can do no wrong (a quarterback completing all his pass attempts in a half or a basketball player making all his three point attempts in a quarter)is called

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The phrase used by sports announcers described in the question is called a "hot hand." It refers to the belief that a player is on a streak of success and is likely to continue to perform well. This belief has been studied in the field of psychology, with some research suggesting that the hot hand may be a misconception and that success in the past does not necessarily guarantee success in the future.

A Pet Phrase of Sports Announcers That Refers to Situations