das Punktepolster
Translation
points cushion, lead in points, points buffer
Examples
Die Mannschaft hat ein gutes Punktepolster.
The team has a good points cushion.
Grammar Patterns
to have a points cushion (ein Punktepolster haben) The team has a five-point cushion.
Similar Words
Vorsprung (lead), Führung (lead)
Etymology
From 'Punkte' (points) + 'Polster' (cushion). Literally a 'cushion of points'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a team resting comfortably on a soft cushion ('Polster') made of their extra points ('Punkte').