basketball Crossword Puzzles

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  2. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  3. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  4. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  5. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  6. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  7. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  8. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  9. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
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  1. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  2. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  3. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  4. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  5. What is is called when you score?
  6. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  7. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  8. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  9. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  10. Who has the most points in their career?
  11. How many people can you have on the court at one time?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • Who has the most points in their career? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  2. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  3. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  4. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  5. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  6. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  7. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  8. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  9. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  10. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
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  1. What is is called when you score?
  2. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  3. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  4. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  5. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  6. Who has the most points in their career?
  7. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  8. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  9. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  10. How many people can you have on the court at one time?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most points in their career? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • ...

BASKETBALL 2017-03-19

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
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  1. Hatalı yürüme
  2. Perdeleme
  3. Top çalma
  4. Smaç
  5. Hakem
  6. Teknik faul
  7. Top sürme
  8. Hızlı hücum
  9. Göğüs pası
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  1. Adam değişme
  2. Hava atışı
  3. Mola
  4. Baş üstü pas
  5. Sıçrayarak/hareketli şut
  6. Alan savunması
  7. Pota
  8. Oyun kurucu
  9. Serbest atış
  10. Blok
  11. Turnike

20 Clues: Mola • Pota • Smaç • Blok • Hakem • Turnike • Perdeleme • Top çalma • Top sürme • Hava atışı • Göğüs pası • Oyun kurucu • Teknik faul • Hızlı hücum • Adam değişme • Baş üstü pas • Serbest atış • Hatalı yürüme • Alan savunması • Sıçrayarak/hareketli şut

Basketball 2020-04-28

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. The _____-break is a offensive style.
  2. A basketball team usually has two of these (shorter) players.
  3. There are usually two of these players on the team -often good at rebounding.
  4. This type of fouls can be called on a player for bad conduct.
  5. A ______ throw is worth one point if it goes in the basket.
  6. Acronym for the world's largest professional sports league.
  7. You are on ________ when the other team has the ball.
  8. A type of shot where the ball is thrown over one shoulder.
  9. One of the two types of fouls.
  10. One of the five players - usually the tallest.
  11. Height in feet of the basket above the floor.
  12. Number of players on a basketball team.
  13. A defensive technique that uses each player to guard a specific area.
  14. State in which basketball was invented.
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  1. A professional game is made up of four of these.
  2. Slow-break style requires this type of action.
  3. The N in NBA.
  4. A _______ goal is when a player shoots the ball into the basket for two or three points.
  5. When one grabs the ball after a missed shot.
  6. A player's hand is above the rim when the ball is slammed through the hoop.
  7. You are on ______ when your team has the ball.
  8. Inside diameter in inches of a basketball rim.
  9. This person controls the game by calling fouls and determining who gets the ball.

23 Clues: The N in NBA. • One of the two types of fouls. • The _____-break is a offensive style. • Number of players on a basketball team. • State in which basketball was invented. • When one grabs the ball after a missed shot. • Height in feet of the basket above the floor. • Slow-break style requires this type of action. • You are on ______ when your team has the ball. • ...

Basketball 2020-10-01

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. stay in the lane before a violation
  2. line 3 points
  3. progress of an opponent
  4. the number of second a offense player is
  5. 1891
  6. or without the ball
  7. Breaking of the rules
  8. 5 players;Usually a center, 2
  9. is 10 feet above the floor
  10. Originated in Springfield, Massachusetts
  11. 4 quarters of 8 minutes each
  12. The first ball used for basketball
  13. called
  14. in
  15. forwards
  16. A way to advance the ball up, and down
  17. and you run him over
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  1. A line 15 feet from the front of the
  2. short made from outside the 21
  3. Introduced the game to a YMCA class
  4. continuously bouncing the ball
  5. The game is started by a
  6. the playing area on which basketball is
  7. "Man to Man"
  8. Basketball is the only major sport
  9. Field goal count 2 points; free throw 1
  10. court
  11. A foul called when one player impedes
  12. Running with the ball
  13. A foul called when a player is in a set

30 Clues: in • 1891 • court • called • forwards • "Man to Man" • line 3 points • or without the ball • and you run him over • Breaking of the rules • Running with the ball • progress of an opponent • The game is started by a • is 10 feet above the floor • 4 quarters of 8 minutes each • 5 players;Usually a center, 2 • short made from outside the 21 • continuously bouncing the ball • ...

Basketball 2017-11-27

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. The free throw awarded to a shooter who is fouled while scoring
  2. A close-range shot using one hand
  3. The jump ball is what starts every basketball game
  4. a travel violation when the player with the ball doesnt let the ball go
  5. double digit numbers in assist,rebound,points and etc
  6. An unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard.
  7. To bounce the ball continuously with one hand
  8. a foul committed by a player who tries to rebound the ball by pushing, moving or climbing on a player's back
  9. a shot worth one point
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  1. when a player kicks the ball on purpose
  2. An offensive foul when the person with the ball rushes into a non-moving defender
  3. To grab the ball after it bounces off the the backboard
  4. An unsportsmanlike foul in which there is no serious attempt to play the ball
  5. to pass the bal to someone and get a score
  6. To dribble the ball with two hands at the same time
  7. The foot that must remain touching the floor to avoid traveling
  8. an offensive play in which a player sets a screen
  9. The rectangular platform behind the rim that supports it
  10. foul A foul assessed for unsportsmanlike non-contact behavior
  11. taking too many steps with the ball in hand
  12. An intentional fall by a player

21 Clues: a shot worth one point • An intentional fall by a player • A close-range shot using one hand • when a player kicks the ball on purpose • to pass the bal to someone and get a score • taking too many steps with the ball in hand • To bounce the ball continuously with one hand • an offensive play in which a player sets a screen • ...

basketball 2017-11-27

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. when you scored
  2. layups
  3. running toward the person
  4. where you play basketball
  5. Someone who shoots the ball too many times
  6. assist
  7. nudge people with your elbow
  8. ball in the air
  9. bass line
  10. passing the ball the others
  11. hangs of the hoop
  12. time out
  13. carring the ball
  14. platform behind the rim
  15. line
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  1. when the ball flops
  2. lanes
  3. running after the ball fast
  4. the thing on the backboard
  5. holding the ball
  6. guard
  7. To bounce the ball continuously with one hand
  8. palm the ball
  9. jump
  10. ball
  11. go off to rest
  12. forward
  13. go after the person
  14. blocking
  15. To score by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands

30 Clues: jump • ball • line • lanes • guard • layups • assist • forward • time out • blocking • bass line • palm the ball • go off to rest • when you scored • ball in the air • holding the ball • carring the ball • hangs of the hoop • when the ball flops • go after the person • platform behind the rim • running toward the person • where you play basketball • the thing on the backboard • running after the ball fast • ...

Basketball 2017-10-12

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. The amount of points rewarded for a normal basket within the 3 point line
  2. The defensive act used to stop the ball as a player tries to score
  3. The act of bouncing the ball as you move is called
  4. The amount of points rewarded for a normal basket outside the 3 point line
  5. The side of the game where you try and stop the opposition from scoring
  6. The side of the game where you are trying to score
  7. The amount of time you have to get from the backcourt to the front court
  8. The second guard named after its ability to shoot and score
  9. The second forward position usually a competent defender and normally a scoring threat
  10. The position usually played by the shortest player and known for ball control and passing
  11. The amount of points you get for making a free throw
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  1. The field you play on is called a court
  2. Interfering with the ball as it is on its way down towards the basket
  3. The violation committed when a player dribbles the ball with both hands on the ball
  4. The amount of players for each on the court on any given time
  5. Usually the tallest player on the court
  6. An offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes over an offensive player
  7. Usually the second tallest player on the court
  8. Taking the ball off a player is called a
  9. The violation called when caught walking with the ball
  10. Throwing the ball towards the ring in a hope of scoring is called
  11. Throwing the ball from one player to another is called

22 Clues: The field you play on is called a court • Usually the tallest player on the court • Taking the ball off a player is called a • Usually the second tallest player on the court • The act of bouncing the ball as you move is called • The side of the game where you are trying to score • The amount of points you get for making a free throw • ...

Basketball 2018-02-17

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. You do this to cheat the defender.
  2. The máximum points you can get in one score.
  3. The place of the curt where you defend.
  4. When you have the ball, you can pass, dribbe or...
  5. The surname of two spanish brothers.
  6. The place of the court where you attack.
  7. The player that do a screen.
  8. When your team lose the ball.
  9. The famous Lakers ex-player who wore the numbers 8 and 24.
  10. The player that broke four rims in NBA.
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  1. The number of players in one team.
  2. The best player of the history.
  3. The number of seconds to do a play.
  4. Mash the rim.
  5. The team where play LeBron.
  6. Carry is a good...
  7. The name of basketball floor.
  8. When you get a foul, you go to... (two words)
  9. When you catch the ball near of the rim.
  10. Number of quarters that you have got in a basketball match.

20 Clues: Mash the rim. • Carry is a good... • The team where play LeBron. • The player that do a screen. • The name of basketball floor. • When your team lose the ball. • The best player of the history. • You do this to cheat the defender. • The number of players in one team. • The number of seconds to do a play. • The surname of two spanish brothers. • ...

basketball 2019-05-02

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. when the player holds the ball for to long while dribbling.
  2. The people in charge of keeping the game under control and enforcing the rules of the game.
  3. A made basket where the ball avoids the rim and touches nothing but the net
  4. the team without possession of the basketball
  5. The process of using one hand to repeatedly bounce the basketball off the floor.
  6. player takes three steps without dribbling the ball.
  7. When a player who was off the court swaps with a player on the court
  8. If a game is tied after the end of regulation
  9. when a defensive player knocks the basketball out of their opponent's hands or out of the air during an attempted field goal.
  10. the team with possession of the basketball
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  1. A shot at the basket that misses everything and doesn't touch the rim, backboard or net.
  2. A free shot given to a player after a foul or a technical foul.
  3. when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
  4. illegal personal contact with an opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behavior.
  5. when a player forces a turnover from an opponent by taking the basketball from them or deflecting a pass.
  6. he rectangular piece of wood or glass the rim is attached to.
  7. when a player dribbles the ball with both hands.
  8. passing the ball to someone who scores after receiving the pass
  9. a players loses possession of the basketball before a shot attempt.
  10. When a player from either team retrieves the ball and gains possession after a missed shot.

20 Clues: the team with possession of the basketball • the team without possession of the basketball • If a game is tied after the end of regulation • when a player dribbles the ball with both hands. • player takes three steps without dribbling the ball. • when the player holds the ball for to long while dribbling. • ...

basketball 2023-08-30

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Midfoot ligament damage
  2. Hand bone break
  3. Joint cartilage damage
  4. Hip muscle overstretching
  5. Muscle tear in lower leg
  6. Shoulder joint ligament damage
  7. Pain along shinbone
  8. Heel tissue inflammation
  9. Achilles tendon inflammation
  10. Patellar tendon inflammation
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  1. Small bone crack from overuse
  2. Ligament injury in ankle
  3. Muscle tear in thigh
  4. Cartilage damage in knee
  5. Patella tendon inflammation
  6. Shoulder muscle strain
  7. Forearm muscle strain
  8. Tendon pulls bone fragment
  9. Inflammation of fluid-filled sac
  10. Strain in groin muscles
  11. Finger joint displacement

21 Clues: Hand bone break • Pain along shinbone • Muscle tear in thigh • Forearm muscle strain • Shoulder muscle strain • Joint cartilage damage • Midfoot ligament damage • Strain in groin muscles • Ligament injury in ankle • Cartilage damage in knee • Muscle tear in lower leg • Heel tissue inflammation • Hip muscle overstretching • Finger joint displacement • Tendon pulls bone fragment • ...

basketball 2023-09-06

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. throughout the game to maintain peak performance
  2. Strategically positioning players to exploit mismatches in size
  3. game situations to prepare players for real-game experiences
  4. Implementing injury prevention strategies
  5. Preparing alternative defensive strategies
  6. Developing strategic plays for inbounding
  7. Teaching players how to effectively penetrate
  8. Implementing offensive sets with double stacks
  9. Running practice drills that simulate specific
  10. rest or exploit matchups
  11. Coaching players on how to take contested shots
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  1. Preparing for situations where players ejected
  2. Making strategic decisions about when to insert bench players
  3. Coaching players on the use of shot fakes to create open shot
  4. Holding players accountable for their roles and responsibilities
  5. Utilizing hand signals to communicate play
  6. Teaching players how to exploit the game clock
  7. Implementing double screens to free up shooters
  8. Coaching players on conserving energy
  9. Ensuring team cohesion and managing player

20 Clues: rest or exploit matchups • Coaching players on conserving energy • Implementing injury prevention strategies • Developing strategic plays for inbounding • Utilizing hand signals to communicate play • Preparing alternative defensive strategies • Ensuring team cohesion and managing player • Teaching players how to effectively penetrate • ...

basketball 2023-09-06

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Coaching players on executing backdoor cuts to catch defenders
  2. Using timeouts strategically to deceive opponents
  3. Incorporating different scrimmage variations
  4. Developing tactics for successfully feeding
  5. Designing plays that involve unconventional or unexpected
  6. Emphasizing the importance of moving the ball
  7. Teaching players to read and react to the opposing team's
  8. Continuously analyzing opponents' game
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  1. Assigning players specific defensive roles
  2. Designing plays to execute when there are only seconds
  3. Creating offensive plays that exploit defensive
  4. Strategies for regaining momentum
  5. Coaching players on executing backdoor
  6. Encouraging players to develop multiple skills and positions
  7. ball movement and create scoring opportunities
  8. Making substitutions based on specific game situations
  9. Emphasizing the importance of reversing the ball to change
  10. Incorporating dribble handoff plays to facilitate
  11. Developing strategies for keeping players
  12. teaching players how to adjust their positioning

20 Clues: Strategies for regaining momentum • Coaching players on executing backdoor • Continuously analyzing opponents' game • Developing strategies for keeping players • Assigning players specific defensive roles • Developing tactics for successfully feeding • Incorporating different scrimmage variations • Emphasizing the importance of moving the ball • ...

basketball 2024-01-11

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. the manner in which one moves one's feet in various activities
  2. the right attitude, work together, and sacrifice for success on the
  3. scoring in basketball when a player puts the ball directly in the
  4. the defensive strategies, alignments, and positioning that a team
  5. to position oneself between an opposing player and the
  6. an offensive player to prevent a score
  7. when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt
  8. beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket.
  9. is a basic shooting technique in which a player throws the ball
  10. and receiving player.
  11. the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a
  12. using one or both of their hands.
  13. who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to
  14. following a foul or other infringement.
  15. illegal personal contact or unsportsmanlike conduct on the court
  16. pass to your chest
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  1. steal is credited to a player that legally takes the ball
  2. sidelines of a game.
  3. the activity of moving fast on foot, especially as a sport.
  4. before someone picks it up, then the person who picks up the ball is credited for a rebound.
  5. If a player takes a shot and misses and the ball bounces on the
  6. throw an unhindered attempt at a basket (worth one point) awarded to a
  7. A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game made
  8. in which a leaping player catches a pass above the basket and
  9. to spring into the air
  10. to hinder the opposing player from rebounding or tipping in a shot; block out.
  11. dunks the ball
  12. to prevent the opposing offense from scoring baskets.
  13. one handed shot made from near the basket
  14. the basket from a straight jump.
  15. the ball bounces on the floor, typically midway between the
  16. from an opponent, intercepts a pass, or otherwise obtains possession on the ball
  17. as sports

33 Clues: as sports • dunks the ball • pass to your chest • sidelines of a game. • and receiving player. • to spring into the air • the basket from a straight jump. • using one or both of their hands. • an offensive player to prevent a score • following a foul or other infringement. • one handed shot made from near the basket • the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a • ...

Basketball 2024-02-02

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. How long a game last
  2. Ball used to play basketball before 1929
  3. Used to keep score
  4. Points for each free throw made
  5. Teaches the team
  6. Beginning play of the game
  7. U.S state that has produced the most NBA players
  8. Usually the shortest player
  9. When you pass the ball to a teammate so they can score
  10. When the opposite team steals the ball from you
  11. Most points in a game
  12. Players on the court for each team
  13. Tallest NBA player ever
  14. Slashing to the basket
  15. Teams in the NBA today
  16. Area played on
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  1. Person who keeps track of score
  2. Used to play the game
  3. Area on a basketball court can you only be inside for 3 seconds
  4. Regarded as the best NBA player ever
  5. Ball hits nothing but net
  6. Person who controls the game
  7. Who created the sport of basketball
  8. Stopping a shot
  9. Shortest NBA player ever
  10. Usually the tallest player
  11. Taking too many steps without dribbling
  12. Taking ball from opponent

28 Clues: Area played on • Stopping a shot • Teaches the team • Used to keep score • How long a game last • Used to play the game • Most points in a game • Slashing to the basket • Teams in the NBA today • Tallest NBA player ever • Shortest NBA player ever • Ball hits nothing but net • Taking ball from opponent • Beginning play of the game • Usually the tallest player • Usually the shortest player • ...

basketball 2021-12-20

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. where they play in the stadium
  2. teaches and directs the team
  3. this sport
  4. point guard, center, small forward
  5. women's national basketball association
  6. starts with the ball in game
  7. when a player jumps and scores
  8. some people who root for the team and dance they have pompoms
  9. you play to win or lose
  10. someone wearing a costume
  11. national basketball association
  12. group that works together to win
  13. switch hands while dribbling
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  1. world fameous player who makes popular shoes and has jersey number 23
  2. something against the rules
  3. college basketball near us
  4. basketball is a great __________
  5. where you shoot and score
  6. stand in it for only 3 seconds
  7. when the ball doesn't touch the rim
  8. when the ball doesn't touch the hoop
  9. bouncing the ball at pocket level
  10. you throw it
  11. don't make a shot? try again
  12. holds the fans who want to watch the game, has food and drinks and gifts to buy
  13. shoot from afar

26 Clues: this sport • you throw it • shoot from afar • you play to win or lose • where you shoot and score • someone wearing a costume • college basketball near us • something against the rules • teaches and directs the team • starts with the ball in game • don't make a shot? try again • switch hands while dribbling • where they play in the stadium • stand in it for only 3 seconds • ...

Basketball 2024-02-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Worst Hairline in sports
  2. Mavericks all time center
  3. WNBA Goat
  4. Born in PG County
  5. Georgia,Timberwolves
  6. Jazz, DPOY
  7. 2017 MVP
  8. Maret A team basketball coach
  9. Did a three point competition against Steph
  10. Where the All Star game was 2024
  11. Maret B team basketball coach
  12. 9 game run with knicks
  13. All time Spurs Coach
  14. 2019 1st pick NBA
  15. 2022 Most Improved Player
  16. The Beard
  17. Webanyama Teammate on Mets 92 also in NBA
  18. Maret Coach played at STanford
  19. Best player out of UNC
  20. The name of the All star game MVP after him
  21. Spida********
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  1. *****Sanity
  2. Antetekumpos
  3. Baylor, Jazz
  4. Cameroonian
  5. Baby KD
  6. Maret Coach played at GW
  7. 37 foot game winner playoffs
  8. 2021 NBA Champs
  9. Went to Maret plays in NBA
  10. Best player out of Argentina ever
  11. The mailman
  12. Patrick Ewing and Allen Iverson
  13. ***** The Jet *****
  14. Orlando Magic Sponsor
  15. Maret Girls middle school basketball coach
  16. NBA Comissioner
  17. TNT commentator
  18. 1st pick in WNBA draft last year
  19. NBA Assistant Comissioner
  20. Legendary Duke Coach
  21. Suns mascot
  22. Where the Warriors used to play

43 Clues: Baby KD • 2017 MVP • WNBA Goat • The Beard • Jazz, DPOY • *****Sanity • Cameroonian • The mailman • Suns mascot • Antetekumpos • Baylor, Jazz • Spida******** • 2021 NBA Champs • NBA Comissioner • TNT commentator • Born in PG County • 2019 1st pick NBA • ***** The Jet ***** • Georgia,Timberwolves • All time Spurs Coach • Legendary Duke Coach • Orlando Magic Sponsor • 9 game run with knicks • Best player out of UNC • ...

Basketball 2012-12-04

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. the amount of points you get if you shoot inside the three point line
  2. when you walk while holding the ball
  3. the clothes you wear while playing basketball
  4. the person who teaches the players how to play
  5. a female basketball player that is 203cm tall
  6. famous male basketball player
  7. best female basketball player in the world
  8. the amount of points you get if you shoot from the 3-point line
  9. the people that play the sport
  10. when you put the ball the the floor and run while bouncing it
  11. the shape of the ball
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  1. a break during the game halfway through it
  2. when you bounce the ball, stop and then bounce it again
  3. when you throw the ball from one player to another
  4. the thing behind the ring
  5. the amount of players from one team on the court at once
  6. the name of the sport
  7. the thing you try to get the ball in
  8. the floor you play the sport on
  9. when you throw the ball at the ring you ..... it

20 Clues: the name of the sport • the shape of the ball • the thing behind the ring • famous male basketball player • the people that play the sport • the floor you play the sport on • when you walk while holding the ball • the thing you try to get the ball in • a break during the game halfway through it • best female basketball player in the world • ...

Basketball 2015-04-14

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. the shooter sets his feet before releasing the ball
  2. violation of stepping on the half court line once you crossed
  3. a big factor in becoming a rebounder
  4. the way to progress the ball with an individual
  5. a bonus shot that is done usually done when a foul is committed during the act of shooting or a technical foul
  6. good shooter and helps in the defense
  7. a sport where the main goal is scoring by shooting the ball through a basket
  8. The Ball is thrown from sideline or baseline to make the ball in play
  9. Inventor of basketball
  10. the simplest way of scoring a basket through leaping towards the basket
  11. two of this sets is needed in order to play
  12. to avoid the opposing team from gaining a point from your basket
  13. the first secretary general
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  1. a violation of carrying the ball with hand and dribbling again
  2. Player that has duties power and is considered the representative of the team
  3. A legal block set by an offensive player on or behind the defensive player
  4. the official with the highest authority
  5. a violation of running the ball with three steps with out dribbling
  6. it gives and opportunity to any team to score a basket it is the way of getting the ball if shot is missed
  7. stoppage or huddle that is usually requested by the coach
  8. to replace players inside the court
  9. a player that distributes the ball and usually the smallest
  10. the one who usually makes the game plan
  11. Usually the tallest player, main role is to get the rebound
  12. Most widely shot that is hard to block

25 Clues: Inventor of basketball • the first secretary general • to replace players inside the court • a big factor in becoming a rebounder • good shooter and helps in the defense • Most widely shot that is hard to block • the official with the highest authority • the one who usually makes the game plan • two of this sets is needed in order to play • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  2. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  3. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  4. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  5. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  6. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  7. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  8. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  9. Who has the most points in their career?
  10. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  11. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
Down
  1. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  2. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  3. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  4. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  5. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  6. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  7. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  8. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  9. What is is called when you score?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • Who has the most points in their career? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  2. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  3. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  4. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  5. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  6. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  7. What is is called when you score?
  8. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  9. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
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  1. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  2. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  3. Who has the most points in their career?
  4. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  5. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  6. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  7. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  8. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  9. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  10. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  11. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most points in their career? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  2. Who has the most points in their career?
  3. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  4. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  5. What is is called when you score?
  6. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  7. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  8. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  9. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  10. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
Down
  1. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  2. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  3. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  4. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  5. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  6. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  7. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  8. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  9. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  10. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most points in their career? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • ...

basketball 2017-03-12

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stop the other player passing the ball
  2. a form of competitive activity or sport played according to rules
  3. where two team play
  4. the condition of being physically fit
  5. judged by a stringent interpretation of the rules
  6. a person engaged or qualified in a profession
  7. be successful or victorious
  8. where the player score
  9. the combined action of a group
  10. to bounce the basketball in any direction
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  1. to stuff the basketball down the hoop from above the rim
  2. the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something
  3. shockingly evident
  4. a sports with 2 team start with 5 player
  5. move or cause to move in a specified direction
  6. jump up to shoot
  7. to serve as a referee in a game
  8. an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other
  9. regular jump shot is an attempt to score
  10. white surface upon which the basket hoop

20 Clues: jump up to shoot • shockingly evident • where two team play • where the player score • be successful or victorious • the combined action of a group • to serve as a referee in a game • the condition of being physically fit • stop the other player passing the ball • a sports with 2 team start with 5 player • regular jump shot is an attempt to score • ...

basketball 2018-04-19

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. , when you catch the ball as it bounces of the rim
  2. ,that you put ball into
  3. , tells you how much time you have to shoot
  4. , what you play on
  5. , when you get fouled and still make the shot
  6. , when your on the wrong side of the court for too long
  7. , shot worth three points
  8. , part of the goal that the ball goes though
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  1. , when you leave the ground and slam ball in hoop
  2. , what you where to gain grip on court
  3. , when you dribble the ball and pick it up and dribble again
  4. , when it takes too long to shoot
  5. , help show pride for your team
  6. , person who calls the fouls
  7. , you get to shoot without defence if someone fouls you
  8. , what YOU wear during the game
  9. , round ball that is orange and has lines
  10. , keeps track of score
  11. , when both teams have same score by the end of game
  12. , when someone pushes you

20 Clues: , what you play on • ,that you put ball into • , keeps track of score • , shot worth three points • , person who calls the fouls • , what YOU wear during the game • , help show pride for your team • , when someone pushes you • , when it takes too long to shoot • , what you where to gain grip on court • , round ball that is orange and has lines • ...

Basketball 2017-10-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When your hands are to far to the side of the ball
  2. Controls the game
  3. When a player gives the ball to another player
  4. Makes a high-pitched sound
  5. when a player makes illegal contact to another player
  6. Used to keep score
  7. To dribble to the basket and take a layup
  8. Under the player’s feet
  9. When a player moves with the ball without dribbling
  10. Usually the smallest player
Down
  1. On offence you can only be in there for 3 seconds
  2. When you foul a player while there shooting
  3. You try to get the ball through it
  4. In offence when you bring the ball back into your half you cannot bring it back to the other half
  5. Used to play the game
  6. Usually the tallest player
  7. When a player jumps to the ring scoring a point
  8. You wear them
  9. May be called to play under the hoop
  10. Five people

20 Clues: Five people • You wear them • Controls the game • Used to keep score • Used to play the game • Under the player’s feet • Usually the tallest player • Makes a high-pitched sound • Usually the smallest player • You try to get the ball through it • May be called to play under the hoop • To dribble to the basket and take a layup • When you foul a player while there shooting • ...

Basketball 2016-09-22

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. the most small player that play in the NBA
  2. the palyer that was the most dominant
  3. number 1 in NBA draft in 2015
  4. the team that won the NBA finals
  5. the number 2 in NBA draft
  6. number 2 in NBA draft in 2015
  7. a legend of Los Angeles Lakers and the number 24
  8. is the player that make most baskets in Europe
  9. a team in canada
  10. he can make 403 three point shoot in the last league
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  1. the number 1 in NBA draft
  2. the most tall in the NBA history
  3. is the best defensive player in the last 2 seasons
  4. the team that has more NBA titles in NBA history
  5. the best player in the history
  6. a player of the spurs and he's spanish
  7. the team that has the record of the most matches win in a season
  8. a player of golden state warriors and the number 35
  9. the team of michael jordan later the bulls
  10. the second team that has more NBA titles in history

20 Clues: a team in canada • the number 1 in NBA draft • the number 2 in NBA draft • number 1 in NBA draft in 2015 • number 2 in NBA draft in 2015 • the best player in the history • the most tall in the NBA history • the team that won the NBA finals • the palyer that was the most dominant • a player of the spurs and he's spanish • the most small player that play in the NBA • ...

Basketball 2016-02-23

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when one receives a penalty
  2. stopping ball in net
  3. scoring point & being fowled
  4. repossession after a shot
  5. teaches team
  6. makes calls on the court
  7. shot in your face
  8. group of players.pass
  9. moving without dribbling
  10. aloud in area for three seconds
  11. move ball from 1 player to another
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  1. beginning play of the game
  2. name of game
  3. taking ball from opponent
  4. bounce & traveling with ball
  5. area played on
  6. area ball has pass through
  7. inventor of game
  8. received after scoring
  9. ball hits nothing but net

20 Clues: name of game • teaches team • area played on • inventor of game • shot in your face • stopping ball in net • group of players.pass • received after scoring • makes calls on the court • moving without dribbling • taking ball from opponent • repossession after a shot • ball hits nothing but net • beginning play of the game • area ball has pass through • when one receives a penalty • ...

basketball 2018-12-13

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Is the action that is done when baskets of 3 points
  2. Real Madrid Explayer who plays in the NBA
  3. Is the best player in the NBA
  4. The team of Michel Jordan
  5. Is a former player of the braca and they called him the bomb
  6. Is the actor of the movie space jam
  7. IS the player of spain
  8. Played that makes a player when he hangs the hoop
  9. He is the captain of Real Madrid
  10. Is a basketball legend of the NBA
  11. That's what matches are played
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  1. Is Real Madrid player and is eave
  2. Where the numbers are placed
  3. The nickname of sergio rodriguez
  4. Is the coach of Real Madrid
  5. Is currently a player of the lakers
  6. Is one of the lowest of real Madrid
  7. La liga española
  8. Is one of the highest
  9. Who watches the match and whistles
  10. Is base-forward of Real Madrid

21 Clues: La liga española • Is one of the highest • IS the player of spain • The team of Michel Jordan • Is the coach of Real Madrid • Where the numbers are placed • Is the best player in the NBA • Is base-forward of Real Madrid • That's what matches are played • The nickname of sergio rodriguez • He is the captain of Real Madrid • Is Real Madrid player and is eave • ...

basketball 2021-04-21

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. national basketball association
  2. the number of points received from making a free throw
  3. another term for bouncing the ball
  4. a player that won six championships
  5. the nba team from los Angeles
  6. the nba team from Miami
  7. the nba team from Chicago
  8. the shape of a basketball
  9. the colour of a basketball
  10. the number of hoops on a basketball court
  11. the amount of points gained by shooting from the three point line
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  1. a board to help scouring
  2. Shaquille .......
  3. the action of putting the ball through the hoop with you hands above the ring
  4. a player known for making three point shots
  5. the city that basketball originated from
  6. the inventer of basketball
  7. the golden state .....
  8. what happens when someone is fowled while shooting
  9. a rectangle under the hoop
  10. the host country of the NBA
  11. the result of purposeful physical contact

22 Clues: Shaquille ....... • the golden state ..... • the nba team from Miami • a board to help scouring • the nba team from Chicago • the shape of a basketball • the inventer of basketball • a rectangle under the hoop • the colour of a basketball • the host country of the NBA • the nba team from los Angeles • national basketball association • another term for bouncing the ball • ...

Basketball 2022-03-15

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. We have to do this to move across the court.
  2. Oop's we walked.
  3. They make the calls.
  4. You now have the ball.
  5. Let's score a point.
  6. This shows our number and it makes us look cool.
  7. Let's make it over this to score a point.
  8. They teach us how to play.
  9. They cheer you on.
Down
  1. Grab the ball after its shot.
  2. Stay on one foot so we don't travel.
  3. This makes us freeze
  4. That's how much time we have
  5. My friends and I.
  6. The opposite team has the ball.
  7. We dribble on this and there are lines all over it.
  8. Let's see how many points we have.
  9. Yay the basketball went through this.
  10. The sound it makes when you score.
  11. Let's give it to a teammate.

20 Clues: Oop's we walked. • My friends and I. • They cheer you on. • This makes us freeze • They make the calls. • Let's score a point. • You now have the ball. • They teach us how to play. • That's how much time we have • Let's give it to a teammate. • Grab the ball after its shot. • The opposite team has the ball. • Let's see how many points we have. • The sound it makes when you score. • ...

Basketball 2022-03-01

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Larry Bird's biggest rival's nickname
  2. 2021 Finals Champions
  3. Coach Arnold Auerbach's famous nickname
  4. denying the ball from it's target
  5. Madison Square
  6. backboard
  7. Pistons guard scored 16 points in 19
  8. golden state's symbol
  9. NBA championship
  10. utah jazz's original city
  11. ______ at the palace
  12. people who watch the game
  13. What Curry is known for
  14. second highest scorer for points per game
  15. pistons
  16. teams Lebron James has been on
  17. washington's team,
  18. Hornets former name
  19. name for three pointer
  20. All-Star team
  21. height of regulation size basketball hoop
  22. NBA highest honor
  23. team with most NBA championships
  24. Amount of players on each team
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  1. fear the beard
  2. Chicago's symbol
  3. legendary Celtic forward, animal
  4. _____ Curry
  5. George Gervin
  6. Kareem Abdul-jabbar's first name
  7. debatably the best player ever
  8. taking the ball from a players hands
  9. you shoot the ball at
  10. uniform
  11. Deandre Jordan's number
  12. Laker's mr.outside,Jerry____
  13. nothing but ___
  14. basketball
  15. 1970's league featuring Julius Erving
  16. Los Angeles Lakers Forward
  17. James Harden's last team
  18. Miami ____
  19. father, and both sons played NBA
  20. two brothers that play in the NBA
  21. air ball, a ___ shot
  22. national basketball association
  23. 2022 Slam Dunk contest winner
  24. 1990 Pistons guard initials
  25. shoot from close range
  26. shooter highest three point percentage ever
  27. 2nd on three point all time list
  28. 1990 warrior's 7'7" center last name

52 Clues: uniform • pistons • backboard • basketball • Miami ____ • _____ Curry • George Gervin • All-Star team • fear the beard • Madison Square • nothing but ___ • Chicago's symbol • NBA championship • NBA highest honor • washington's team, • Hornets former name • ______ at the palace • air ball, a ___ shot • 2021 Finals Champions • golden state's symbol • you shoot the ball at • shoot from close range • ...

BASKETBALL 2021-12-17

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. jdsf
  2. nsljedf
  3. kfkfk
  4. lfpfkf
  5. jdjkdf
  6. kdjdhskd
  7. jdfkdklf
  8. lddjfbfjf
  9. pownn
  10. jfkjf
  11. lflfpf
Down
  1. kjfkf
  2. kfkf
  3. jfkf
  4. hfgjgj
  5. ksodpfkfnf
  6. kfolfo
  7. kldlof
  8. kfkjfj
  9. jfkff

20 Clues: kfkf • jfkf • jdsf • kjfkf • kfkfk • pownn • jfkff • jfkjf • hfgjgj • lfpfkf • jdjkdf • kfolfo • kldlof • kfkjfj • lflfpf • nsljedf • kdjdhskd • jdfkdklf • lddjfbfjf • ksodpfkfnf

Basketball 2023-06-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When your hands are to far to the side of the ball
  2. Controls the game
  3. When a player gives the ball to another player
  4. Makes a high-pitched sound
  5. when a player makes illegal contact to another player
  6. Used to keep score
  7. To dribble to the basket and take a layup
  8. Under the player’s feet
  9. When a player moves with the ball without dribbling
  10. Usually the smallest player
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  1. On offence you can only be in there for 3 seconds
  2. When you foul a player while there shooting
  3. You try to get the ball through it
  4. In offence when you bring the ball back into your half you cannot bring it back to the other half
  5. Used to play the game
  6. Usually the tallest player
  7. When a player jumps to the ring scoring a point
  8. You wear them
  9. May be called to play under the hoop
  10. Five people

20 Clues: Five people • You wear them • Controls the game • Used to keep score • Used to play the game • Under the player’s feet • Usually the tallest player • Makes a high-pitched sound • Usually the smallest player • You try to get the ball through it • May be called to play under the hoop • To dribble to the basket and take a layup • When you foul a player while there shooting • ...

basketball 2022-12-21

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the claw known not to smile
  2. HOF spurs pf that has also coached the team
  3. sky hook
  4. the logo
  5. ll rings
  6. led his team to come back 3-1 in the nba finals
  7. 2013-14 mvp led the league in scoring 4 times
  8. dr.j
  9. said to be the most dominant player oat
  10. two brothers one is top 5 all time for scoring
  11. black mamba
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  1. the round mound of rebound that works on tnt
  2. played on the dream team coached the pacers
  3. the best trashtalker oat drafted out of hs
  4. first person to average a triple double
  5. ringless 6,0 guard still fighting for a ring
  6. german bigman stayed loyal to 1 team
  7. averaged 50p and 27rb in 1962
  8. retired to play baseball for a year
  9. all time 3pm leader
  10. retired due to HIV
  11. known for his extremly long last name
  12. is known for his double step back
  13. won final mvp, mvp, and dpoy in the same year

24 Clues: dr.j • sky hook • the logo • ll rings • black mamba • retired due to HIV • all time 3pm leader • the claw known not to smile • averaged 50p and 27rb in 1962 • is known for his double step back • retired to play baseball for a year • german bigman stayed loyal to 1 team • known for his extremly long last name • first person to average a triple double • ...

basketball 2023-09-07

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. provide the best possible care for players
  2. Medical professionals work to prevent injuries through
  3. Medical staff oversees
  4. collaborating closely with strength
  5. Conducting assessments to identify players at higher risk
  6. Referring players to sports psychologists
  7. Ensuring players comply with anti-doping
  8. Recognizing the importance of mindset health
  9. Being prepared for medical necessary
  10. hydration strategies to optimize
  11. physical therapy to aid in players' recuperation
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  1. Medical experts advise on players' dietary needs
  2. They provide immediate medical attention
  3. ensuring swift diagnosis and treatment
  4. Medical professionals collaborate
  5. They manage the health and well-being of players
  6. Keeping comprehensive injury records
  7. They assess the severity of injuries
  8. Confirming players are fit to participate
  9. Having protocols in place for identifying
  10. Recognizing the importance of mental health

21 Clues: Medical staff oversees • hydration strategies to optimize • Medical professionals collaborate • collaborating closely with strength • Keeping comprehensive injury records • They assess the severity of injuries • Being prepared for medical necessary • ensuring swift diagnosis and treatment • They provide immediate medical attention • Ensuring players comply with anti-doping • ...

basketball 2023-09-01

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Foot bone crack
  2. Direction change instability
  3. Foot ligament overstretching
  4. Lateral knee bone break
  5. Forward joint displacement
  6. Impact collision
  7. Wrist bone break
  8. Knee tendon inflammation
  9. Elbow bursa inflammation
  10. Thigh bone break
Down
  1. Sprinting, overextension
  2. Both ankle bone break
  3. Cartilage tear in joint
  4. Sudden movement instability
  5. Dehydration, overuse
  6. Knee ligament damage
  7. Small bone break in foot
  8. Elbow nerve compression
  9. Head impact, collision
  10. Joint cartilage damage

20 Clues: Foot bone crack • Impact collision • Wrist bone break • Thigh bone break • Dehydration, overuse • Knee ligament damage • Both ankle bone break • Head impact, collision • Joint cartilage damage • Cartilage tear in joint • Lateral knee bone break • Elbow nerve compression • Sprinting, overextension • Small bone break in foot • Knee tendon inflammation • Elbow bursa inflammation • ...

Basketball 2023-11-02

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what you shoot when you get fouled while shooting
  2. the people who play down low on offense
  3. the term for the people on the sides of the point guard on offense
  4. the people who decide penalties
  5. loss of possession to the opponent
  6. to get the ball after it's shot
  7. when you throw the ball in at the baseline
  8. when you dribble the ball all the way to the basket and shoot
  9. term for bouncing the ball
  10. dribbles the ball up the court
  11. end of the first half of the game
  12. GCA girls' basketball offense
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  1. stops the offense
  2. the saying "Defense wins..."
  3. when you throw the ball in on the sideline
  4. the biggest guy on the court
  5. after the ball is shot, reshooting it
  6. dribbling the ball then picking it up and dribbling the ball again
  7. when you go back over the middle of the court
  8. the act of blocking or screening a defensive player

20 Clues: stops the offense • term for bouncing the ball • the saying "Defense wins..." • the biggest guy on the court • GCA girls' basketball offense • dribbles the ball up the court • the people who decide penalties • to get the ball after it's shot • end of the first half of the game • loss of possession to the opponent • after the ball is shot, reshooting it • ...

Basketball 2023-12-14

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. blocking move by an offensive player to get their teammate open
  2. a stat awarded to a player who receives the ball after a missed basket
  3. when a player passes the ball to their teammate in a way for them to score
  4. bouncing the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a time
  5. when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet
  6. a foul that occurs when a offensive player makes significant contact with a defensive player
  7. a basket attempt or scored basket, other than a free throw
  8. when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously
  9. a shot when the player leaps into the air and shoots a basket
  10. a two point shot attempt made by leaping from below laying the ball near the goal
Down
  1. known as the five, usually the tallest player and usually the strongest
  2. players wear these to protect their knees
  3. the playing surface, consists of a rectangular floor with baskets at both ends
  4. the act of directing and strategizing the behavior of the team
  5. usually the teams best shooter, and can handle the ball well
  6. when a player excels into the air ,receives the ball and slams it through the rim in the air
  7. usually directs the teams offense and the teams best ball handler
  8. a unguarded scoring attempt the referee calls when a foul is committed
  9. any infraction of the rules penalized as a foul
  10. a shot from beyond the three point line

20 Clues: a shot from beyond the three point line • players wear these to protect their knees • any infraction of the rules penalized as a foul • a basket attempt or scored basket, other than a free throw • usually the teams best shooter, and can handle the ball well • when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously • ...

Basketball 2024-03-05

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The _____-break is a offensive style.
  2. A basketball team usually has two of these (shorter) players.
  3. There are usually two of these players on the team -often good at rebounding.
  4. This type of fouls can be called on a player for bad conduct.
  5. A ______ throw is worth one point if it goes in the basket.
  6. Acronym for the world's largest professional sports league.
  7. You are on ________ when the other team has the ball.
  8. A type of shot where the ball is thrown over one shoulder.
  9. One of the two types of fouls.
  10. One of the five players - usually the tallest.
  11. Height in feet of the basket above the floor.
  12. Number of players on a basketball team.
  13. A defensive technique that uses each player to guard a specific area.
  14. State in which basketball was invented.
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  1. A professional game is made up of four of these.
  2. Slow-break style requires this type of action.
  3. The N in NBA.
  4. A _______ goal is when a player shoots the ball into the basket for two or three points.
  5. When one grabs the ball after a missed shot.
  6. A player's hand is above the rim when the ball is slammed through the hoop.
  7. You are on ______ when your team has the ball.
  8. Inside diameter in inches of a basketball rim.
  9. This person controls the game by calling fouls and determining who gets the ball.

23 Clues: The N in NBA. • One of the two types of fouls. • The _____-break is a offensive style. • Number of players on a basketball team. • State in which basketball was invented. • When one grabs the ball after a missed shot. • Height in feet of the basket above the floor. • Slow-break style requires this type of action. • You are on ______ when your team has the ball. • ...

Basketball 2016-02-23

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. inventor of game
  2. stopping a shot
  3. group of players
  4. stopping ball while going in net
  5. repossession after a shot
  6. bouncing & traveling with ball
  7. makes calls on the court
  8. received after scoring
  9. area ball has to pass through to get a point
  10. move ball from 1 player to another
Down
  1. beginning play of the game
  2. when one receives a penalty
  3. name of game
  4. aloud in area for three seconds
  5. scoring point & being fowled
  6. taking ball from opponent
  7. area played on
  8. moving without dribbling
  9. teaches team
  10. ball hits nothing but net

20 Clues: name of game • teaches team • area played on • stopping a shot • inventor of game • group of players • received after scoring • moving without dribbling • makes calls on the court • taking ball from opponent • repossession after a shot • ball hits nothing but net • beginning play of the game • when one receives a penalty • scoring point & being fowled • bouncing & traveling with ball • ...

basketball 2017-03-12

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to bounce the basketball in any direction
  2. where two team play
  3. regular jump shot is an attempt to score
  4. move or cause to move in a specified direction
  5. the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something
  6. a form of competitive activity or sport played according to rules
  7. judged by a stringent interpretation of the rules
  8. where the player score
  9. shockingly evident
  10. white surface upon which the basket hoop
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  1. the condition of being physically fit
  2. stop the other player passing the ball
  3. an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other
  4. to serve as a referee in a game
  5. a sports with 2 team start with 5 player
  6. a person engaged or qualified in a profession
  7. jump up to shoot
  8. be successful or victorious
  9. the combined action of a group
  10. to stuff the basketball down the hoop from above the rim

20 Clues: jump up to shoot • shockingly evident • where two team play • where the player score • be successful or victorious • the combined action of a group • to serve as a referee in a game • the condition of being physically fit • stop the other player passing the ball • regular jump shot is an attempt to score • a sports with 2 team start with 5 player • ...

Basketball 2017-10-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When your hands are to far to the side of the ball
  2. Controls the game
  3. When a player gives the ball to another player
  4. Makes a high-pitched sound
  5. when a player makes illegal contact to another player
  6. Used to keep score
  7. To dribble to the basket and take a layup
  8. Under the player’s feet
  9. When a player moves with the ball without dribbling
  10. Usually the smallest player
Down
  1. On offence you can only be in there for 3 seconds
  2. When you foul a player while there shooting
  3. You try to get the ball through it
  4. In offence when you bring the ball back into your half you cannot bring it back to the other half
  5. Used to play the game
  6. Usually the tallest player
  7. When a player jumps to the ring scoring a point
  8. You wear them
  9. May be called to play under the hoop
  10. Five people

20 Clues: Five people • You wear them • Controls the game • Used to keep score • Used to play the game • Under the player’s feet • Usually the tallest player • Makes a high-pitched sound • Usually the smallest player • You try to get the ball through it • May be called to play under the hoop • To dribble to the basket and take a layup • When you foul a player while there shooting • ...

Basketball 2017-10-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When your hands are to far to the side of the ball
  2. Controls the game
  3. When a player gives the ball to another player
  4. Makes a high-pitched sound
  5. when a player makes illegal contact to another player
  6. Used to keep score
  7. To dribble to the basket and take a layup
  8. Under the player’s feet
  9. When a player moves with the ball without dribbling
  10. Usually the smallest player
Down
  1. On offence you can only be in there for 3 seconds
  2. When you foul a player while there shooting
  3. You try to get the ball through it
  4. In offence when you bring the ball back into your half you cannot bring it back to the other half
  5. Used to play the game
  6. Usually the tallest player
  7. When a player jumps to the ring scoring a point
  8. You wear them
  9. May be called to play under the hoop
  10. Five people

20 Clues: Five people • You wear them • Controls the game • Used to keep score • Used to play the game • Under the player’s feet • Usually the tallest player • Makes a high-pitched sound • Usually the smallest player • You try to get the ball through it • May be called to play under the hoop • To dribble to the basket and take a layup • When you foul a player while there shooting • ...

Basketball 2013-05-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Colour of the NBA basketball
  2. Who has one the most championship rings in the NBA
  3. Leading points scorer of all time in the NBA
  4. The brand of an NBA basketball
  5. Triple-double leader of the 2012 NBA season
  6. What is the most ammount of points scored in a NBA game
  7. The team that won the Olympics in basketball this year
  8. The G.O.A.T at basketball
  9. Newest relocated team in the NBA
  10. Main colour of the Boston Celtics
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  1. Kobe Bryant's current number
  2. 2012 NBA champions
  3. The white mamba and god of basketball
  4. What team does Kevin Durant play for
  5. How many championships has Bill Russell won
  6. An Australian player that plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA
  7. How many championships has the Chicago Bulls won
  8. The team that has won the most NBA championships
  9. The brand of a FIBA (Olympic Games or International) basketball
  10. Best Player in the world at the moment

20 Clues: 2012 NBA champions • The G.O.A.T at basketball • Kobe Bryant's current number • Colour of the NBA basketball • The brand of an NBA basketball • Newest relocated team in the NBA • Main colour of the Boston Celtics • What team does Kevin Durant play for • The white mamba and god of basketball • Best Player in the world at the moment • How many championships has Bill Russell won • ...

Basketball 2015-04-14

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stoppage or huddle that is usually requested by the coach
  2. a violation of carrying the ball with hand and dribbling again
  3. A legal block set by an offensive player on or behind the defensive player
  4. The Ball is thrown from sideline or baseline to make the ball in play
  5. a big factor in becoming a rebounder
  6. a bonus shot that is done usually done when a foul is committed during the act of shooting or a technical foul
  7. Most widely shot that is hard to block
  8. to replace players inside the court
  9. two of this sets is needed in order to play
  10. the official with the highest authority
  11. to avoid the opposing team from gaining a point from your basket
  12. good shooter and helps in the defense
  13. the way to progress the ball with an individual
  14. violation of stepping on the half court line once you crossed
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  1. the shooter sets his feet before releasing the ball
  2. the simplest way of scoring a basket through leaping towards the basket
  3. Player that has duties power and is considered the representative of the team
  4. it gives and opportunity to any team to score a basket it is the way of getting the ball if shot is missed
  5. Usually the tallest player, main role is to get the rebound
  6. the first secretary general
  7. the one who usually makes the game plan
  8. a sport where the main goal is scoring by shooting the ball through a basket
  9. Inventor of basketball
  10. a player that distributes the ball and usually the smallest
  11. a violation of running the ball with three steps with out dribbling

25 Clues: Inventor of basketball • the first secretary general • to replace players inside the court • a big factor in becoming a rebounder • good shooter and helps in the defense • Most widely shot that is hard to block • the one who usually makes the game plan • the official with the highest authority • two of this sets is needed in order to play • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  2. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  3. Who won the 2021-2022 NBA MVP?
  4. Who won the DPOY Award in 2021-2022 NBA season?
  5. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  6. What team won the 2021-2022 NBA Finals?
  7. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  8. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  9. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  10. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  11. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  12. Who leads the NBA in All Time Scoring?
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  1. What is is called when you score?
  2. Who is the GOAT?
  3. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  4. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  5. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  6. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  7. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  8. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  9. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  10. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?

22 Clues: Who is the GOAT? • Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • Who won the 2021-2022 NBA MVP? • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who leads the NBA in All Time Scoring? • What team won the 2021-2022 NBA Finals? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is is called when you score?
  2. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  3. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  4. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  5. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  6. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  7. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  8. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  9. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  10. Who had the most blocks of all time?
Down
  1. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  2. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  3. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  4. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  5. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  6. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  7. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  8. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  9. Who has the most points in their career?
  10. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • Who has the most points in their career? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  2. What is is called when you score?
  3. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  4. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  5. Who has the most points in their career?
  6. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  7. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  8. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  9. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  10. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
Down
  1. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  2. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  3. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  4. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  5. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  6. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  7. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  8. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  9. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  10. Which NBA team has won the most championships?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most points in their career? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  2. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  3. What is is called when you score?
  4. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  5. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  6. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  7. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  8. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  9. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  10. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
Down
  1. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  2. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  3. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  4. Who has the most points in their career?
  5. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  6. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  7. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  8. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  9. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  10. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most points in their career? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • ...

basketball 2020-12-12

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. team with the best win percentage for all their seasons combined
  2. player with the most points in the paint in the 2020 NBA season
  3. youngest player to play in a game
  4. player with the highest single season 3 point percentage
  5. player with the most bpg in a season
  6. all-time leader in apg
  7. most rebounds in a game
  8. smallest MVP ever
  9. team with the most finals appearances
  10. according to shaq the only player to ever dunk over him
  11. most apg in a season for a player not named Stockton
  12. team with the longest playoff drought ever
  13. most overtimes in one game
  14. player with the worst career 3 point percentage with over 250 taken
  15. worst career free throw percentage
  16. most field goals in a game without a make
  17. player with the fastest time to get a triple-double in a game
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  1. all-time leader in career 3 point percentage
  2. team with the worst win percentage for all their seasons combined
  3. most free throws missed in a game
  4. player with the longest shot ever made
  5. team with the most MVPs
  6. player with most technical fouls in a season
  7. the ABA's all-time leading scorer
  8. player with the most minutes played in one game
  9. the first finals MVP winner
  10. player with the most assists in one half
  11. player who scored the most points in a finals game
  12. player with the most games played in a season

29 Clues: smallest MVP ever • all-time leader in apg • team with the most MVPs • most rebounds in a game • most overtimes in one game • the first finals MVP winner • most free throws missed in a game • youngest player to play in a game • the ABA's all-time leading scorer • worst career free throw percentage • player with the most bpg in a season • team with the most finals appearances • ...

BASKETBALL 2022-08-23

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when your team has the ball
  2. the highest scoring nba player ever
  3. basketball games are divided into four of these
  4. when you touch the ball before it has came out of the hoop
  5. when the player loses the ball and another player from the opposite team gets it
  6. to throw the ball to a teammate
  7. played with this type of ball until 1929
  8. person who invented basketball
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  1. player that calls out plays and dribbles the ball
  2. a free shot resulting from a foul
  3. getting the ball after it comes of the back board
  4. when the ball gets switched between hands while dribbling
  5. when you are stopping the other team from scoring
  6. the amount of fouls each player in allowed
  7. an infraction of the rules resulting in a free shot
  8. pass that bounces off the ground
  9. the players that usualy stand closet to the basket
  10. the offical height of the basket in feet
  11. taking 2 or more steps without dribling
  12. was the first team to shoot a 3 pointer in the nba

20 Clues: when your team has the ball • person who invented basketball • to throw the ball to a teammate • pass that bounces off the ground • a free shot resulting from a foul • the highest scoring nba player ever • taking 2 or more steps without dribling • the offical height of the basket in feet • played with this type of ball until 1929 • the amount of fouls each player in allowed • ...

Basketball 2021-12-23

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Player with the most 3 pointers in a game
  2. He debuted in the Euroleague at just 16
  3. Finals MVP who came back to the Warriors
  4. 6'10 PF from the same German town as Dirk
  5. Klay's best friend
  6. USA Basketball Coach
  7. Famous for saying "Nothings Easy"
  8. Home to American Airlines Center
  9. His dad played in the NBA with the same name
  10. Mavs PG drafted Rnd 2 pick 33 averaging 16 ppg
  11. Most 3-pt FGM by a player 6'11" or taller in NBA history
  12. Most fined owner in NBA totaling 2.4 million
  13. Warriors swept this team to win NBA Final
  14. This Australian played with Matisse in the Olympics
Down
  1. This 6'10" Canadian graduated from Stanford
  2. Great defender that looks like a character from Shrek
  3. Steph tells his team to stroke this in the villain musical/parody
  4. Golden State was accused of creating this when adding on Kevin Durant to the team
  5. Known as the unicorn
  6. This state has the most NBA teams
  7. Hall of fame point guard turned coach
  8. Dallas NBA team
  9. The gentle giant
  10. 3 point all time record holder

24 Clues: Dallas NBA team • The gentle giant • Klay's best friend • Known as the unicorn • USA Basketball Coach • 3 point all time record holder • Home to American Airlines Center • This state has the most NBA teams • Famous for saying "Nothings Easy" • Hall of fame point guard turned coach • He debuted in the Euroleague at just 16 • Finals MVP who came back to the Warriors • ...

Basketball 2021-04-21

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a player who leads the offense for a team
  2. A movement of running forcefully into another player whilst dribbling
  3. The action of being successful of maneuvering around the court
  4. A sport invented by James Naismith
  5. The action of making a badly missed shot in basketball
  6. a professional basketball league in north america
  7. The act of breaking a rule in basketball
  8. The inventor of basketball
  9. When your team has the ball and is trying to get a goal
  10. This penalty, which results in a turnover, occurs when a player holds the ball excessively at the apex while dribbling.
  11. The combined score of the nuggets versing the pistons in 1983
  12. The other team
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  1. when the other team has the ball and you have to try and get it off them
  2. The place where the ball goes in and counts as 2 points
  3. A location where people may want to play basketball in for games
  4. An offensive action where a team attempts to advance the ball and score as quickly as possible after a steal, blocked shot or rebound
  5. The place where basketball was invented
  6. This person played for The lakers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers
  7. Individuals who participate in the sport of basketball
  8. A 3 point legend
  9. When a shot goes up, players use this technique, which involves widening their stance and arms and using their body as a barrier to get in better rebounding position
  10. A statistic that occurs when a player passes the ball to someone who scores after receiving the pass. The passing player earns an assist in the stat sheet.

22 Clues: The other team • A 3 point legend • The inventor of basketball • A sport invented by James Naismith • The place where basketball was invented • The act of breaking a rule in basketball • a player who leads the offense for a team • a professional basketball league in north america • The action of making a badly missed shot in basketball • ...

Basketball 2020-05-12

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. TECHNIQUE USED TO IMPEDE DEFENSIVE PLAYER AS THEY MOVE WITH OFFENSIVE PLAYER
  2. MAN TO MAN DEFENSE WITH EACH PLAYER GUARDING A SPECIFIC OPPONENT
  3. PASS MADE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REBOUND TO A PLAYER WAITING ON WING
  4. RULE VIOLATION THAT RESULTS IN OPPOSING TEAM BEING GIVEN BALL OR FOULED PLAYER FREE THROW(S)
  5. PASS TO A PLAYER THAT RESULTS IN AN IMMEDIATE SCORE
  6. DEFENSE IN WHICH EACH PLAYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A CERTAIN AREA OF THE COURT
  7. PRESS TO DEFEND OPPONENTS THE WHOLE LENGTH OF THE COURT
  8. STEP IN ANY DIRECTION WITH ONE FOOT WHILE OTHER FOOT REMAINS IN SAME POSITION
  9. NET OF WHITE CORD ATTACHED TO A METAL RING
  10. BALL BOUNCED UP AND DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH ONE HAND
  11. ONE HAND SHOT MADE OFF THE BACKBOARD FROM CLOSE UNDER THE BASKET
  12. VIOLATION WHEN OFFENSE BRINGS THE BALL BACK OVER THE DIVISION LINE
  13. TECHNIQUE IN WHICH A PLAYER ACTS AS A PARTITION
  14. ILLEGALLY MOVING WHILE HOLDING THE BALL
  15. BALL GRABBED FOLLOWING AN UNSUCCESSFUL SHOT ATTEMPT THAT BOUNCES OFF BASKET OR BACKBOARD
  16. TALLER PLAYER NEAR CORNER OF COURT THAT OFTEN MOVES IN TOWARDS THE BASKET
  17. AREA IN FRONT OF THE THE BASKET KNOWN AS THE PAINT
  18. TECHNIQUE USED TO GET BETTER POSITION AND BLOCK ANOTHER PLAYER FROM REBOUND
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  1. PASS PUSHED FROM THE RIB AREA OF THE BODY TO TEAM MEMBERS MID SECTION
  2. PLAYER WHO COMMITS FIVE PERSONAL FOULS MUST LEAVE THE GAME
  3. PASS DIRECTED TOWARDS FLOOR ABOUT 2/3 THE DISTANCE TO THE RECEIVER
  4. SHOT PUSHED WITH ONE HAND UNDER THE BALL, THE OTHER ALONG SIDE AS A GUIDE AND BOTH FEET ON FLOOR
  5. FOUL WHEN BALL IS NOT IN PLAY
  6. SHORTEST PLAYER ON MOST TEAMS WITH GOOD BALL HANDLING SKILLS POSITIONED NEAR MIDDLE OF COURT
  7. FREE THROW LINE FIFTEEN FEET FROM BASKET
  8. FLAT SURFACE IN WHICH BASKET IS MOUNDED NEAR THE BOTTOM
  9. TEAM MOVES BALL QUICKLY DOWN COURT TO THE BASKET FOR A SHOT
  10. ILLEGAL ACTION THAT RESULTS LOSING POSSESSION OF THE BALL
  11. BALL TOSSED IN AIR BETWEEN TWO OPPOSING TEAM MEMBERS TO START PLAY
  12. LINE THAT MARKS EACH SIDE OF THE COURT
  13. BALL TOSSED UP TO THE BASKET WITH ONE ARM HELD OUT TO THE SIDE
  14. TALLEST PLAYER ON MOST TEAMS POSITIONED NEAR THE BASKET
  15. LINE THAT MARKS THE END OF THE COURT
  16. SHOT THAT IS EXECUTED BY JUMPING HIGH AND SLAMMING THE BALL THRU HOOP

34 Clues: FOUL WHEN BALL IS NOT IN PLAY • LINE THAT MARKS THE END OF THE COURT • LINE THAT MARKS EACH SIDE OF THE COURT • ILLEGALLY MOVING WHILE HOLDING THE BALL • FREE THROW LINE FIFTEEN FEET FROM BASKET • NET OF WHITE CORD ATTACHED TO A METAL RING • TECHNIQUE IN WHICH A PLAYER ACTS AS A PARTITION • AREA IN FRONT OF THE THE BASKET KNOWN AS THE PAINT • ...

BASKETBALL 2020-10-26

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. KKKAHH
  2. SUTDEAL
  3. HICBISI
  4. NEDENKI
  5. KAPTANSPARK
  6. ISTESUSDEDIM
  7. IYIDIR
  8. KASIKMI
  9. HAJK
  10. HIIIII
Down
  1. CHESEEE
  2. GITMEDIM
  3. BURDAYIM
  4. NEDENKIYA
  5. BUPUZZLE
  6. NEYYY
  7. ISTEOYLE
  8. BENCEDIIL
  9. SUSMAM
  10. HELLOOO

20 Clues: HAJK • NEYYY • KKKAHH • SUSMAM • IYIDIR • HIIIII • CHESEEE • SUTDEAL • HICBISI • NEDENKI • KASIKMI • HELLOOO • GITMEDIM • BURDAYIM • BUPUZZLE • ISTEOYLE • NEDENKIYA • BENCEDIIL • KAPTANSPARK • ISTESUSDEDIM

Basketball 2023-03-02

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. #15 Charlotte Hornets
  2. #23 Cleveland Cavaliers
  3. #2 Washington Wizards
  4. #21 Philadelphia 76ers
  5. #33 Chicago Bulls
  6. #13 Miami Heat
  7. #22 Minnesota Timberwolves
  8. #23 New Orleans Saints
  9. #44 LA Lakers
  10. #11 Boston Celtics
  11. #33 Memphis Grizzlies
  12. #0 Portland Trail Blazers
  13. #23 LA Lakers
  14. #3 Portland Trail Blazers
  15. #32 Minnesota Timberwolves
  16. #00 Orlando Magic
  17. #0 Oklahoma City Thunder
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  1. #4 Indiana Pacers
  2. #41 Dallas Mavericks
  3. #7 Houston Rockets
  4. #33 Boston Celtics
  5. #12 Oklahoma City Thunder
  6. #13 Houston Rockets
  7. #34 Milwaukie Bucks
  8. #3 Pheonix Suns
  9. #30 Golden State Warriors
  10. #6 Boston Celtics
  11. #6 New York Knicks
  12. #32 Utah Jazz
  13. #27 Utah Jazz
  14. #23 Chicago Bulls
  15. #21 Chicago Bulls
  16. #33 LA Lakers
  17. #22 Portland Trail Blazers
  18. #12 Utah Jazz
  19. #9 Pheonix Suns
  20. #2 San Antonio Spurs

37 Clues: #32 Utah Jazz • #27 Utah Jazz • #44 LA Lakers • #23 LA Lakers • #33 LA Lakers • #12 Utah Jazz • #13 Miami Heat • #3 Pheonix Suns • #9 Pheonix Suns • #4 Indiana Pacers • #33 Chicago Bulls • #6 Boston Celtics • #23 Chicago Bulls • #21 Chicago Bulls • #00 Orlando Magic • #7 Houston Rockets • #33 Boston Celtics • #6 New York Knicks • #11 Boston Celtics • #13 Houston Rockets • #34 Milwaukie Bucks • ...

Basketball 2023-02-14

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. you jump up and slam the ball into the hoop while touching the rim
  2. A basketball star number 24 lakers
  3. a nickname for kobe bryant
  4. pass to a teammates
  5. Academy that kobe bryant founded
  6. bounce the ball up and down
  7. take the ball from your opponent
  8. you shoot it when you get fouled
  9. Place for best basketball players in the NBA
  10. A sport in which you shoot a ball into a basket
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  1. Japanese beef and the name of a star basketball player
  2. Championship in the NBA
  3. close up shot normally when you drive to the hoop
  4. make a shot at the end of a game before the buzzer
  5. National Basketball Association
  6. pointer 23 foot shot worth 3 points
  7. Basketball center on the lakers 7 foot 1 300 pounds.
  8. A City in California where the lakers play
  9. the basketball team in Los Angeles
  10. give the ball to your teammate

20 Clues: pass to a teammates • Championship in the NBA • a nickname for kobe bryant • bounce the ball up and down • give the ball to your teammate • National Basketball Association • Academy that kobe bryant founded • take the ball from your opponent • you shoot it when you get fouled • A basketball star number 24 lakers • the basketball team in Los Angeles • ...

Basketball 2023-04-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. From 1959-1960 to 1967-78, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain won all but one NBA MVP award. Who won the one game that they didn’t?
  2. Which NBA coach led the Boson Celtics to win 9 titles?
  3. Tallest basketball player in history.
  4. The first basketball game used ________ as goals.
  5. Which team won the first NBA championship?
  6. In 1996, what film did Michael Jordan star in?
  7. Who holds the record for the most NBA championships?
  8. _____ is a strategy that involves a player waiting around for scoring opportunities rather than defends.
  9. Which player has the most career points?
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  1. Which of these teams did Larry Brown NOT serve as a head coach.
  2. What player won All-Star Game MVP, NBA MVP, and NBA Finals MVP awards in 2000?
  3. The first Coach of the Year Award was presented to…
  4. What new kind of shot did Joe Fulks score a record 63 points with in one game in 1949?
  5. How many Olympic games did Michael Jordan play?
  6. Who is the all-time leader in 3-pointers made in a single NBA season?
  7. Which NBA team has the most players in the Hall of Fame?
  8. The two lines at each end of the basketball court are known as…
  9. Who is the all-time leader in free throws made in the NBA?
  10. Who is the all-time leader in points per game in the NBA?
  11. Shaquille O’Neal was drafted to the NBA in 1992 by which team?
  12. The famous basketball player Dr. J original name is what?

21 Clues: Tallest basketball player in history. • Which player has the most career points? • Which team won the first NBA championship? • In 1996, what film did Michael Jordan star in? • How many Olympic games did Michael Jordan play? • The first basketball game used ________ as goals. • The first Coach of the Year Award was presented to… • ...

basketball 2023-08-30

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Midfoot ligament damage
  2. Hand bone break
  3. Joint cartilage damage
  4. Hip muscle overstretching
  5. Muscle tear in lower leg
  6. Shoulder joint ligament damage
  7. Pain along shinbone
  8. Heel tissue inflammation
  9. Achilles tendon inflammation
  10. Patellar tendon inflammation
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  1. Small bone crack from overuse
  2. Ligament injury in ankle
  3. Muscle tear in thigh
  4. Cartilage damage in knee
  5. Patella tendon inflammation
  6. Shoulder muscle strain
  7. Forearm muscle strain
  8. Tendon pulls bone fragment
  9. Inflammation of fluid-filled sac
  10. Strain in groin muscles
  11. Finger joint displacement

21 Clues: Hand bone break • Pain along shinbone • Muscle tear in thigh • Forearm muscle strain • Shoulder muscle strain • Joint cartilage damage • Midfoot ligament damage • Strain in groin muscles • Ligament injury in ankle • Cartilage damage in knee • Muscle tear in lower leg • Heel tissue inflammation • Hip muscle overstretching • Finger joint displacement • Tendon pulls bone fragment • ...

Basketball 2024-01-10

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. another term for a center
  2. To make room for the ball handler
  3. A basket made while the ball is in play
  4. Another word for basket
  5. a front court player whose job calls more for shooting rather than play making
  6. a versatile athlete who can play more than one position (such as guard and forward)
  7. In an attempt to block an opponent and set up rebound opportunities, a defense player gets between a teammate and the basket
  8. The free-throw and foul lane area of the court
  9. the best, or most significant
  10. an annual selection process in which teams follow a preset order of choosing collage and international players
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  1. a seven-game series between the winners of the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference championships
  2. A high arc pass to a teammate in a position near the basket to leap and score
  3. A device that keeps track of the limited time the team in possession of the ball has to take a shot at the basket
  4. Slamming the ball into the basket
  5. passes that come immediately before a player makes a basket
  6. a four-level postseason elimination tournament involving eight teams from each conference; levels include two rounds of divisional playoffs, a conference championship round, and the NBA Finals (all series are best-of-seven games)
  7. a team that continually wins a large percentage of championships within a given period of time
  8. The center position; also the foot that remains stationary until a dribbler passes the ball
  9. A offense player is positioned between a teammate and the opponent to clear the way for the teammate's shot at the basket
  10. An illegal play other than a floor violation

20 Clues: Another word for basket • another term for a center • the best, or most significant • Slamming the ball into the basket • To make room for the ball handler • A basket made while the ball is in play • An illegal play other than a floor violation • The free-throw and foul lane area of the court • passes that come immediately before a player makes a basket • ...

basketball 2023-09-07

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Addressing player discomfort
  2. track their health history
  3. Conducting functional movement
  4. Conducting biomechanical analyses to identify
  5. season physical examinations
  6. assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal
  7. Managing infectious disease outbreaks
  8. Ensuring players are up-to-date
  9. use exemptions when necessary
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  1. Monitoring and mitigating environmental factors
  2. Utilizing biofeedback and performance metrics
  3. Implementing post-game recovery
  4. ensure that players are physically fit and ready for competition
  5. Addressing players' allergies and ensuring
  6. Providing expert wound care for players
  7. Developing specialized programs to reduce the risk
  8. Staying abreast of the latest research
  9. conducting regular heart screenings for players
  10. ensure players are fully recovered
  11. mouthguard usage to protect players

20 Clues: track their health history • Addressing player discomfort • season physical examinations • use exemptions when necessary • Conducting functional movement • Implementing post-game recovery • Ensuring players are up-to-date • ensure players are fully recovered • mouthguard usage to protect players • Managing infectious disease outbreaks • Staying abreast of the latest research • ...

basketball 2023-08-26

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Pass leading to a score
  2. Scoring target
  3. Rule violation
  4. Restarting play from sidelines
  5. Blocking defender's path
  6. Taking the ball from opponent
  7. Ball control while moving
  8. Dribble move
  9. Playing surface
  10. Forceful shot
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  1. Clean net-only shot
  2. Points for a distant shot
  3. Preventing scoring
  4. Footwork technique
  5. Loss of possession
  6. Ball movement
  7. Jump shot
  8. Collecting missed shot
  9. Stopping a shot
  10. Simple shot near the hoop
  11. Forceful dunk

21 Clues: Jump shot • Dribble move • Ball movement • Forceful dunk • Forceful shot • Scoring target • Rule violation • Stopping a shot • Playing surface • Preventing scoring • Footwork technique • Loss of possession • Clean net-only shot • Collecting missed shot • Pass leading to a score • Blocking defender's path • Points for a distant shot • Simple shot near the hoop • Ball control while moving • ...

basketball 2023-08-27

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Creates scoring opportunities
  2. Expert at blocking shots
  3. Known for leaping ability
  4. Accurate from a distance
  5. Accurate shooter
  6. Effective passer
  7. Excels in dunks
  8. Strong in collecting missed shots
  9. Accurate scorer
  10. Versatile guard/forward
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  1. Skilled at stopping opponents
  2. Iconic player
  3. Defends the basket area
  4. High point-producer
  5. Performs well under pressure
  6. Skilled dribbler
  7. Team leader
  8. Controls team's movements
  9. Distributes the ball effectively
  10. Exceptional talent

20 Clues: Team leader • Iconic player • Excels in dunks • Accurate scorer • Skilled dribbler • Accurate shooter • Effective passer • Exceptional talent • High point-producer • Defends the basket area • Versatile guard/forward • Expert at blocking shots • Accurate from a distance • Known for leaping ability • Controls team's movements • Performs well under pressure • Skilled at stopping opponents • ...

BASKETBALL 2023-10-25

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
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  1. - Rejecting the opponent's shot attempt.
  2. - Taking the ball away from an opponent without a foul.
  3. - A shot taken while jumping in the air.
  4. - The player who usually directs the team's offense.
  5. - A shot that goes through the hoop without touching the rim or backboard.
  6. - Collecting the ball after a missed shot.
  7. - The act of throwing the ball to a teammate.
  8. - The rectangular surface where the hoop is attached.
  9. - A play where a player sets a screen for a teammate and then rolls to the basket.
  10. - A shot attempt that involves the player spinning to face the basket.
  11. - Another term for a blocked shot.
  12. - The playing surface with boundary lines and a hoop at each end.
  13. - A dribbling move to quickly change direction.
  14. - An infraction that results in free throws or a change of possession.
  15. - The team's efforts to prevent the opponent from scoring.
  16. - The area of the court that's beyond the centerline but not near either basket.
  17. - The midpoint of the game when teams take a break.
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  1. - A quick offensive play following a defensive turnover.
  2. - A shot that misses the hoop and backboard entirely.
  3. - The leader of the team who makes strategic decisions.
  4. - The circular target where players score points by putting the ball through it.
  5. - The player who typically plays near the hoop and is a key rebounder and shot blocker.
  6. - A play where a player positions near the basket to receive the ball.
  7. - An uncontested shot awarded for certain fouls.
  8. - The skill of bouncing the ball while moving.
  9. - A shot taken close to the basket, often off the backboard.
  10. - A powerful one-handed or two-handed shot above the rim.
  11. - When the ball or player is not within the court boundaries.
  12. - Scoring by forcefully putting the ball through the hoop.
  13. - Violation for taking too many steps without dribbling.
  14. - Losing possession of the ball to the opposing team.
  15. - A quick, sudden movement by an offensive player to get open.
  16. - Where free throws are taken from.
  17. - Extra playing time if the game is tied at the end of regulation.

34 Clues: - Another term for a blocked shot. • - Where free throws are taken from. • - Rejecting the opponent's shot attempt. • - A shot taken while jumping in the air. • - Collecting the ball after a missed shot. • - The act of throwing the ball to a teammate. • - The skill of bouncing the ball while moving. • - A dribbling move to quickly change direction. • ...

Basketball 2024-02-02

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. How long a game last
  2. Ball used to play basketball before 1929
  3. Used to keep score
  4. Points for each free throw made
  5. Teaches the team
  6. Beginning play of the game
  7. U.S state that has produced the most NBA players
  8. Usually the shortest player
  9. When you pass the ball to a teammate so they can score
  10. When the opposite team steals the ball from you
  11. Most points in a game
  12. Players on the court for each team
  13. Tallest NBA player ever
  14. Slashing to the basket
  15. Teams in the NBA today
  16. Area played on
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  1. Person who keeps track of score
  2. Used to play the game
  3. Area on a basketball court can you only be inside for 3 seconds
  4. Regarded as the best NBA player ever
  5. Ball hits nothing but net
  6. Person who controls the game
  7. Who created the sport of basketball
  8. Stopping a shot
  9. Shortest NBA player ever
  10. Usually the tallest player
  11. Taking too many steps without dribbling
  12. Taking ball from opponent

28 Clues: Area played on • Stopping a shot • Teaches the team • Used to keep score • How long a game last • Used to play the game • Most points in a game • Slashing to the basket • Teams in the NBA today • Tallest NBA player ever • Shortest NBA player ever • Ball hits nothing but net • Taking ball from opponent • Beginning play of the game • Usually the tallest player • Usually the shortest player • ...

BASKETBALL 2024-03-14

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
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  1. A shot attempted in the final seconds and made after the shot clock has expired.
  2. When you hit a player in the act of shooting.
  3. basketball term used when a player forces a turnover from an opponent by taking the basketball from them or deflecting a pass.
  4. The process of using one hand to repeatedly bounce the basketball off the floor
  5. When a stationary player has possession of the basketball, they're allowed to move one foot around as long as their other foot stays in contact with the floor at all times.
  6. The process of passing the basketball from out of bounds into the court.
  7. Coaches have a certain number of them per quarter or half depending on the league their coaching in.
  8. A shot attempt that doesn't hit the rim or the backboard.
  9. involves a player setting a stationary block on their teammate's defender.
  10. This is an advanced pass that involves the player with the basketball looking one direction and pass another direction.
  11. The term is used when a player makes a shot that doesn't hit anything except the net.
  12. is a stat that's awarded to the player who gains possession the basketball after a missed field goal attempt.
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  1. When a player who was off the court swaps with a player on the court
  2. occurs when a players loses possession of the basketball before a shot attempt.
  3. An offensive foul that's called when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
  4. To move one’s pivot foot illegally or taking three steps without dribbling the ball.
  5. is an electronic countdown timer used to increase the pace of a basketball game.
  6. An uncontested shot 15 feet from the basket directly in front
  7. An exciting play involving a player catching a pass in the air and finishing with a layup or dunk before landing back on the court.
  8. A basketball shot when the shot is taken while the player is jumping away from the basket.
  9. To score by putting the ball directly into the basket with one or two hands.

21 Clues: When you hit a player in the act of shooting. • A shot attempt that doesn't hit the rim or the backboard. • An uncontested shot 15 feet from the basket directly in front • When a player who was off the court swaps with a player on the court • The process of passing the basketball from out of bounds into the court. • ...

Basketball 2024-03-25

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. A ______ throw is worth one point if it goes in the basket.
  2. The _____-break is a offensive style.
  3. Acronym for the world's largest professional sports league.
  4. You are on ______ when your team has the ball.
  5. A player's hand is above the rim when the ball is slammed through the hoop.
  6. You are on ________ when the other team has the ball.
  7. A type of shot where the ball is thrown over one shoulder.
  8. One of the two types of fouls.
  9. State in which basketball was invented.
  10. Slow-break style requires this type of action.
  11. One of the five players - usually the tallest.
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  1. There are usually two of these players on the team -often good at rebounding.
  2. When one grabs the ball after a missed shot.
  3. A defensive technique that uses each player to guard a specific area.
  4. A _______ goal is when a player shoots the ball into the basket for two or three points.
  5. The N in NBA.
  6. This person controls the game by calling fouls and determining who gets the ball.
  7. Inside diameter in inches of a basketball rim.
  8. A basketball team usually has two of these (shorter) players.
  9. A professional game is made up of four of these.
  10. This type of fouls can be called on a player for bad conduct.
  11. Height in feet of the basket above the floor.
  12. Number of players on a basketball team.

23 Clues: The N in NBA. • One of the two types of fouls. • The _____-break is a offensive style. • State in which basketball was invented. • Number of players on a basketball team. • When one grabs the ball after a missed shot. • Height in feet of the basket above the floor. • You are on ______ when your team has the ball. • Inside diameter in inches of a basketball rim. • ...

Basketball 2013-05-22

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. TAKING THE BALL AWAY FROM THE OPPOSITION
  2. STOPING THE GAME TO TALK TO YOU TEAM
  3. THE THING TO GET THE BALL THROUGH
  4. SUBSTITUTING ONE OR MORE PLAYERS ON THE COURT, OFF THE COURT AND PUTTING NEW PLAYERS ON
  5. THE PEOPLE WHO PLAY THE GAME
  6. BLOCKING SOMEONE'S SHOT
  7. THE SHOT TO GET THREE POINTS
  8. THE TEAM WITHOUT THE BALL
  9. THE THING THAT THE HOOP IS ATTACHED TO
  10. HOW TO SCORE
  11. A TWO-POINT SHOT ATTEMPT MADE BY LEAPING FROM BELOW, LAYING THE BALL UP NEAR THE BASKET, AND USING ONE HAND TO BOUNCE IT OFF THE BACKBOARD AND INTO THE BASKET
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  1. SPHERICAL OBJECT
  2. WHAT YOU PLAY IT IN
  3. PEOPLE IN THE CROWD
  4. 24 SECONDS FOR THE OFFENSIVE POSESTION
  5. THE TEAM WITH THE BALL
  6. LOSING THE BALL ON AN OFFENSIVE POSESTION
  7. THE NAME OF THE PASS TO THE SCORER
  8. BOUNCING THE BALL
  9. AN INFRACTION OF THE RULES CONCERNING ILLEGAL PERSONAL CONTACT WITH AN OPPONENT AND/ OR UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR

20 Clues: HOW TO SCORE • SPHERICAL OBJECT • BOUNCING THE BALL • WHAT YOU PLAY IT IN • PEOPLE IN THE CROWD • THE TEAM WITH THE BALL • BLOCKING SOMEONE'S SHOT • THE TEAM WITHOUT THE BALL • THE PEOPLE WHO PLAY THE GAME • THE SHOT TO GET THREE POINTS • THE THING TO GET THE BALL THROUGH • THE NAME OF THE PASS TO THE SCORER • STOPING THE GAME TO TALK TO YOU TEAM • 24 SECONDS FOR THE OFFENSIVE POSESTION • ...

Basketball 2015-04-14

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. a violation of carrying the ball with hand and dribbling again
  2. to avoid the opposing team from gaining a point from your basket
  3. good shooter and helps in the defense
  4. the one who usually makes the game plan
  5. stoppage or huddle that is usually requested by the coach
  6. Usually the tallest player, main role is to get the rebound
  7. a violation of running the ball with three steps with out dribbling
  8. the way to progress the ball with an individual
  9. the shooter sets his feet before releasing the ball
  10. a big factor in becoming a rebounder
  11. Most widely shot that is hard to block
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  1. a player that distributes the ball and usually the smallest
  2. a bonus shot that is done usually done when a foul is committed during the act of shooting or a technical foul
  3. The Ball is thrown from sideline or baseline to make the ball in play
  4. to replace players inside the court
  5. the official with the highest authority
  6. the first secretary general
  7. the simplest way of scoring a basket through leaping towards the basket
  8. Inventor of basketball
  9. violation of stepping on the half court line once you crossed
  10. it gives and opportunity to any team to score a basket it is the way of getting the ball if shot is missed
  11. Player that has duties power and is considered the representative of the team
  12. two of this sets is needed in order to play
  13. A legal block set by an offensive player on or behind the defensive player
  14. a sport where the main goal is scoring by shooting the ball through a basket

25 Clues: Inventor of basketball • the first secretary general • to replace players inside the court • a big factor in becoming a rebounder • good shooter and helps in the defense • Most widely shot that is hard to block • the official with the highest authority • the one who usually makes the game plan • two of this sets is needed in order to play • ...

Basketball 2015-03-05

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Of more than average height (ADJECTIVE)
  2. Surname of a German power forward who has played for the Dallas Mavericks since 1998 (NAME)
  3. The name of the first spanish player to reach the NBA (NAME)
  4. An unblocked shot that doesn't even reach the basket (NOUN)
  5. The name of the Rockets' player nicknamed "the Dream" (NAME)
  6. Selfish, that doesn't pass the ball (ADJECTIVE)
  7. The act of catching a ball which has hit the basket and bounced off of it (VERB)
  8. Exercising. Generally doing exercise to be fitter (PHRASAL VERB)
  9. Stopping to try, admitting defeat or losing hope (PHRASAL VERB)
  10. Getting into an activity involving others after said activity has already started (PHRASAL VERB)
  11. Generally the tallest player of a team (NOUN)
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  1. Throwing the ball to a teammate (VERB)
  2. Defending a player jointly with a teammate (VERB)
  3. To take more steps than the rules allow while holding the ball (VERB)
  4. Someone who plays basketball for hours may be called this at the end of his practice (ADJECTIVE)
  5. The most basic type of shot in this sport (NOUN)
  6. The surname of the Catalan player nicknamed "la bomba" (NAME)
  7. Someone who shoots the ball too many times (ADJECTIVES)
  8. Doing light exercise in preparation for more intense exercise (PHRASAL VERB)
  9. Circular metallic object attached perpendicularly to the backboard. One has to pass the ball through it to score (NOUN)
  10. The action of scoring two points by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands and usually grabbing the rim (VERB)
  11. A single free throw given to a player that scores while recieving a foul (NOUN)
  12. The surnamet of the most famous player in the history of basketball (NAME)
  13. Physical characteristic typical of fast small players such as point guards or shooting guards (ADJECTIVE)

24 Clues: Throwing the ball to a teammate (VERB) • Of more than average height (ADJECTIVE) • Generally the tallest player of a team (NOUN) • Selfish, that doesn't pass the ball (ADJECTIVE) • The most basic type of shot in this sport (NOUN) • Defending a player jointly with a teammate (VERB) • Someone who shoots the ball too many times (ADJECTIVES) • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Who has the most points in their career?
  2. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  3. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  4. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  5. What is is called when you score?
  6. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  7. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  8. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  9. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  10. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  11. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
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  1. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  2. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  3. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  4. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  5. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  6. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  7. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  8. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  9. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most points in their career? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. What is is called when you score?
  2. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  3. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  4. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  5. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  6. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  7. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  8. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
  9. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  10. Who has the most points in their career?
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  1. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  2. How many people can you have on the court at one time?
  3. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  4. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  5. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  6. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  7. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  8. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  9. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  10. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • Who has the most points in their career? • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. What is is called when you score?
  2. What is the league name for men’s professional basketball?
  3. Who won Defensive player of the year in 2015?
  4. Where did Larry Johnson play college basketball?
  5. Who was the 2015 rookie of the year?
  6. Who has the most averaged points in 1 season?
  7. Which NBA team has won the most championships?
  8. What team did Larry Bird coach?
  9. When your team has the ball, you are on .
  10. Who won MVP of 2015? Curry
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  1. Who has the most points in their career?
  2. How many points do you get for scoring from outside your opponents semi circle?
  3. Who had the most blocks of all time?
  4. When you are guarding someone, you are playing .
  5. Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year?
  6. Guard Who is the person that usually handles the ball?
  7. What team was formerly the Bullets?
  8. Who has the most NBA championship rings?
  9. What are the 2 positions called that are right under the basket?
  10. How many people can you have on the court at one time?

20 Clues: Who won MVP of 2015? Curry • What team did Larry Bird coach? • What is is called when you score? • What team was formerly the Bullets? • Who had the most blocks of all time? • Who was the 2015 rookie of the year? • Who was the 2015 NBA coach of the year? • Who has the most points in their career? • Who has the most NBA championship rings? • ...

Basketball 2016-05-31

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. major basketball association
  2. When you keep the score without touching the ring
  3. Nickname for a player who have recently join the Nba
  4. An exhibition between eastside best players and westside best players
  5. When you catch the ball after a missed attempt
  6. A move which allows you to keep the score when you are near the basket
  7. When you score a point by jumping to the basket and put the ball inside the ring with your arms
  8. tournament of nba's teams
  9. technical move which allows you to feint the opponent
  10. The title given for the best player of the year
  11. When you keep the score when the sound which announces the end of the game ring
  12. A move which allows you to block the defender and help your team member
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  1. When you stop an attempt by blocking the ball
  2. when the coach interrupt the game for few seconds in the aim to give instructions to his players
  3. A legend of basketball who is refered to the best player ever
  4. he has 4 titles for the best player of the year
  5. When your shoot does not even touch the basket
  6. When someone gives you the ball while you're jumping and you keep the score
  7. technical move which allows you to skirt the opponent
  8. The name of the dunks contests

20 Clues: tournament of nba's teams • major basketball association • The name of the dunks contests • When you stop an attempt by blocking the ball • When your shoot does not even touch the basket • When you catch the ball after a missed attempt • he has 4 titles for the best player of the year • The title given for the best player of the year • ...

Basketball 2020-02-11

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. common used post move to shoot
  2. violation of position
  3. the goal of every team
  4. nba postseason
  5. beginning of the playoffs
  6. game played 5on5
  7. nickname king
  8. the most valuable player
  9. what the final series is called
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  1. an easy way to make a shot
  2. shot blocking player
  3. national basketball association
  4. team named after a celestial object
  5. Celtics legend
  6. team in Miami
  7. one of two divisions in basketball
  8. move used to go by someone
  9. winners gift
  10. early nba great that balls are named after
  11. nba Texas dynasty (silver and black)

20 Clues: winners gift • team in Miami • nickname king • Celtics legend • nba postseason • game played 5on5 • shot blocking player • violation of position • the goal of every team • the most valuable player • beginning of the playoffs • an easy way to make a shot • move used to go by someone • common used post move to shoot • national basketball association • what the final series is called • ...

Basketball 2020-08-22

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the easiest type of basket?
  2. when a player gets six, it’s bench time
  3. ‘pick and roll’ is one type
  4. slang term for basketball
  5. nothin’ but net!
  6. good in basketball, bad in stores
  7. NBA and MLS players do this
  8. where NBA players (and judges) go
  9. big-time miss
  10. rarely happens in the All-Star game
  11. the most embarrassing shot
  12. the most common foul?
  13. fake fall to draw a foul
Down
  1. the ‘little guys’ in the NBA
  2. the pass before the score
  3. tomahawk, windmill, etc…
  4. Karl Malone was a great one
  5. double-dribble is one type
  6. defensive play to stop a shot
  7. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a great one
  8. bad in basketball, fun for vacationers
  9. happens after missed shots
  10. where the backups hang out
  11. slang term for the free throw lane
  12. you need this for a bank shot

25 Clues: big-time miss • nothin’ but net! • the most common foul? • tomahawk, windmill, etc… • fake fall to draw a foul • the pass before the score • slang term for basketball • double-dribble is one type • happens after missed shots • where the backups hang out • the most embarrassing shot • the easiest type of basket? • Karl Malone was a great one • ‘pick and roll’ is one type • ...

Basketball 2018-07-31

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Orlando
  2. Denver
  3. Minnesota
  4. Utah
  5. Los Angeles
  6. Washington
  7. Dallas
  8. Philadelphia
  9. Chicago
  10. Golden State
  11. Phoenix
  12. Brooklyn
  13. Boston
  14. Miami
  15. Oklahoma City
  16. Los Angeles
Down
  1. Sacramento
  2. Cleveland
  3. Charlotte
  4. Memphis
  5. Portland
  6. Milwaukee
  7. Toronto
  8. New York
  9. Indiana
  10. Detroit
  11. New Orleans
  12. San Antonio
  13. Houston
  14. Atlanta

30 Clues: Utah • Miami • Denver • Dallas • Boston • Orlando • Memphis • Toronto • Indiana • Detroit • Chicago • Houston • Phoenix • Atlanta • Portland • New York • Brooklyn • Cleveland • Charlotte • Minnesota • Milwaukee • Sacramento • Washington • Los Angeles • New Orleans • San Antonio • Los Angeles • Philadelphia • Golden State • Oklahoma City

Basketball 2017-10-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When your hands are to far to the side of the ball
  2. Controls the game
  3. When a player gives the ball to another player
  4. Makes a high-pitched sound
  5. when a player makes illegal contact to another player
  6. Used to keep score
  7. To dribble to the basket and take a layup
  8. Under the player’s feet
  9. When a player moves with the ball without dribbling
  10. Usually the smallest player
Down
  1. On offence you can only be in there for 3 seconds
  2. When you foul a player while there shooting
  3. You try to get the ball through it
  4. In offence when you bring the ball back into your half you cannot bring it back to the other half
  5. Used to play the game
  6. Usually the tallest player
  7. When a player jumps to the ring scoring a point
  8. You wear them
  9. May be called to play under the hoop
  10. Five people

20 Clues: Five people • You wear them • Controls the game • Used to keep score • Used to play the game • Under the player’s feet • Usually the tallest player • Makes a high-pitched sound • Usually the smallest player • You try to get the ball through it • May be called to play under the hoop • To dribble to the basket and take a layup • When you foul a player while there shooting • ...

Basketball 2017-10-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When your hands are to far to the side of the ball
  2. Controls the game
  3. When a player gives the ball to another player
  4. Makes a high-pitched sound
  5. when a player makes illegal contact to another player
  6. Used to keep score
  7. To dribble to the basket and take a layup
  8. Under the player’s feet
  9. When a player moves with the ball without dribbling
  10. Usually the smallest player
Down
  1. On offence you can only be in there for 3 seconds
  2. When you foul a player while there shooting
  3. You try to get the ball through it
  4. In offence when you bring the ball back into your half you cannot bring it back to the other half
  5. Used to play the game
  6. Usually the tallest player
  7. When a player jumps to the ring scoring a point
  8. You wear them
  9. May be called to play under the hoop
  10. Five people

20 Clues: Five people • You wear them • Controls the game • Used to keep score • Used to play the game • Under the player’s feet • Usually the tallest player • Makes a high-pitched sound • Usually the smallest player • You try to get the ball through it • May be called to play under the hoop • To dribble to the basket and take a layup • When you foul a player while there shooting • ...

BASKETBALL 2016-09-24

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. All your partners
  2. This is glued to the basquet
  3. You have to do this to do a mate
  4. You play against them
  5. You have to do this to black baskets
  6. You have to do this to do a fast game
  7. You put this on your feets
  8. A type of competition in which plays many teams
  9. You sit in this site when you aren't playing
  10. A round object
  11. You play basketball in this site
Down
  1. The "national basquetball of America"
  2. You have to enter the ball in this
  3. You put this clothes to play a match
  4. You need this if yor hair bothers you
  5. A really amazing thing of basketball
  6. You have to do this to do a better game
  7. You have to do this to win the game
  8. You have to do this to add points
  9. This person trains you

20 Clues: A round object • All your partners • You play against them • This person trains you • You put this on your feets • This is glued to the basquet • You have to do this to do a mate • You play basketball in this site • You have to do this to add points • You have to enter the ball in this • You have to do this to win the game • You put this clothes to play a match • ...

BASKETBALL 2018-01-28

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. HAVA ATIŞI
  2. BASKETBOL POTASI
  3. ORTA DAIRE
  4. FILE
  5. ANTRENÖR
  6. ÇEMBER
  7. SMAÇ
  8. YAN ÇIZGI
  9. KISA FORVE
  10. UZUN FORVET
  11. SERBEST ATIŞ ÇIZGISI
  12. OYUN KURUCU
  13. TOP SÜRME
  14. GÖĞÜS PASI
  15. PIVOT
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  1. 3 SAYI ÇIZGISI
  2. TURNIKE
  3. SKORER GARD
  4. BASKETBOL SAHASI
  5. SAVUNMA OTURUŞU
  6. BLOK
  7. DIP ÇIZGI
  8. ALAN SAVUNMASI
  9. BAŞÜSTÜ PAS
  10. YARI SAHA
  11. ADAM ADAMA SAVUNMA
  12. PANYA
  13. PARKE
  14. PERDELEME
  15. BOYALI ALAN

30 Clues: BLOK • FILE • SMAÇ • PANYA • PARKE • PIVOT • ÇEMBER • TURNIKE • ANTRENÖR • DIP ÇIZGI • YARI SAHA • YAN ÇIZGI • TOP SÜRME • PERDELEME • HAVA ATIŞI • ORTA DAIRE • KISA FORVE • GÖĞÜS PASI • SKORER GARD • BAŞÜSTÜ PAS • UZUN FORVET • OYUN KURUCU • BOYALI ALAN • 3 SAYI ÇIZGISI • ALAN SAVUNMASI • SAVUNMA OTURUŞU • BASKETBOL POTASI • BASKETBOL SAHASI • ADAM ADAMA SAVUNMA • SERBEST ATIŞ ÇIZGISI

Basketball 2018-07-22

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how tall is the ring in feet
  2. going back and fourth over the half way line
  3. noise to indicate end of a quarter or the end of a game
  4. break for discussion or rest
  5. attempt for a basket
  6. catching the ball mid air from someone and dunking
  7. what's the violation if you move without dribbling
  8. blows whistle
  9. how many minutes do the quarters last
Down
  1. slaming the ball into the ring
  2. moving on one foot
  3. the type of foul which covers swearing and other rude behaviors
  4. how many seconds can you stay in the key?
  5. whos better cavs or golden state
  6. crossing the line on the side of bottom of the court
  7. what happens every game at the start
  8. what line is on the bottom of the court
  9. how many quarters are in a game
  10. highest vertical recorded in the nba in inches
  11. reward for foul

20 Clues: blows whistle • reward for foul • moving on one foot • attempt for a basket • how tall is the ring in feet • break for discussion or rest • slaming the ball into the ring • how many quarters are in a game • whos better cavs or golden state • what happens every game at the start • how many minutes do the quarters last • what line is on the bottom of the court • ...

Basketball 2021-04-21

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a player who leads the offense for a team
  2. A movement of running forcefully into another player whilst dribbling
  3. The action of being successful of maneuvering around the court
  4. A sport invented by James Naismith
  5. The action of making a badly missed shot in basketball
  6. a professional basketball league in north america
  7. The act of breaking a rule in basketball
  8. The inventor of basketball
  9. When your team has the ball and is trying to get a goal
  10. This penalty, which results in a turnover, occurs when a player holds the ball excessively at the apex while dribbling.
  11. The combined score of the nuggets versing the pistons in 1983
  12. The other team
Down
  1. when the other team has the ball and you have to try and get it off them
  2. The place where the ball goes in and counts as 2 points
  3. A location where people may want to play basketball in for games
  4. An offensive action where a team attempts to advance the ball and score as quickly as possible after a steal, blocked shot or rebound
  5. The place where basketball was invented
  6. This person played for The lakers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers
  7. Individuals who participate in the sport of basketball
  8. A 3 point legend
  9. When a shot goes up, players use this technique, which involves widening their stance and arms and using their body as a barrier to get in better rebounding position
  10. A statistic that occurs when a player passes the ball to someone who scores after receiving the pass. The passing player earns an assist in the stat sheet.

22 Clues: The other team • A 3 point legend • The inventor of basketball • A sport invented by James Naismith • The place where basketball was invented • The act of breaking a rule in basketball • a player who leads the offense for a team • a professional basketball league in north america • The action of making a badly missed shot in basketball • ...

Basketball 2021-04-21

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a player who leads the offense for a team
  2. A movement of running forcefully into another player whilst dribbling
  3. The action of being successful of maneuvering around the court
  4. A sport invented by James Naismith
  5. The action of making a badly missed shot in basketball
  6. a professional basketball league in north america
  7. The act of breaking a rule in basketball
  8. The inventor of basketball
  9. When your team has the ball and is trying to get a goal
  10. This penalty, which results in a turnover, occurs when a player holds the ball excessively at the apex while dribbling.
  11. The combined score of the nuggets versing the pistons in 1983
  12. The other team
Down
  1. when the other team has the ball and you have to try and get it off them
  2. The place where the ball goes in and counts as 2 points
  3. A location where people may want to play basketball in for games
  4. An offensive action where a team attempts to advance the ball and score as quickly as possible after a steal, blocked shot or rebound
  5. The place where basketball was invented
  6. This person played for The lakers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers
  7. Individuals who participate in the sport of basketball
  8. A 3 point legend
  9. When a shot goes up, players use this technique, which involves widening their stance and arms and using their body as a barrier to get in better rebounding position
  10. A statistic that occurs when a player passes the ball to someone who scores after receiving the pass. The passing player earns an assist in the stat sheet.

22 Clues: The other team • A 3 point legend • The inventor of basketball • A sport invented by James Naismith • The place where basketball was invented • The act of breaking a rule in basketball • a player who leads the offense for a team • a professional basketball league in north america • The action of making a badly missed shot in basketball • ...

Basketball 2022-03-15

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. We have to do this to move across the court.
  2. Oop's we walked.
  3. They make the calls.
  4. You now have the ball.
  5. Let's score a point.
  6. This shows our number and it makes us look cool.
  7. Let's make it over this to score a point.
  8. They teach us how to play.
  9. They cheer you on.
Down
  1. Grab the ball after its shot.
  2. Stay on one foot so we don't travel.
  3. This makes us freeze
  4. That's how much time we have
  5. My friends and I.
  6. The opposite team has the ball.
  7. We dribble on this and there are lines all over it.
  8. Let's see how many points we have.
  9. Yay the basketball went through this.
  10. The sound it makes when you score.
  11. Let's give it to a teammate.

20 Clues: Oop's we walked. • My friends and I. • They cheer you on. • This makes us freeze • They make the calls. • Let's score a point. • You now have the ball. • They teach us how to play. • That's how much time we have • Let's give it to a teammate. • Grab the ball after its shot. • The opposite team has the ball. • Let's see how many points we have. • The sound it makes when you score. • ...

BASKETBALL 2022-11-18

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. international basketball association
  2. a restricted area in which players on offense (in possession of the ball) can stay for only three seconds
  3. number of players on the court or number of fouls to be sat out of the game
  4. WHERE NAISMITH WAS WORKING AS A PE INSTRUCTOR
  5. a shot in which a player jumps up and forces the ball through the basket
  6. CITY IN MASSACHUSETTS
  7. player with ball moves one or both their feet illegally
  8. side of the court measuring around 50 ft
  9. CREATOR OF BASKETBALL
  10. league Dwight Howard just joined
  11. shape of the three point line
Down
  1. old basketball making company
  2. defense where players move their position on the floor in relationship to where the ball moves
  3. dribbling player continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands and/or places their hand underneath the basketball
  4. The professional basketball league of the U.S.
  5. OLD BASKETBALL HOOPS
  6. an unimpeded attempt at a goal awarded to a player following a foul or other infringement.
  7. defense where player is assigned to defend and follow the movements of a single player on offense
  8. player ends their dribble by catching or causing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands and then dribbles it again with one hand or when a player touches it before the ball hits the ground
  9. shot made while jumping
  10. MONTH BASKETBALL WAS CREATED
  11. side of the court measuring around 94 ft

22 Clues: OLD BASKETBALL HOOPS • CITY IN MASSACHUSETTS • CREATOR OF BASKETBALL • shot made while jumping • MONTH BASKETBALL WAS CREATED • old basketball making company • shape of the three point line • league Dwight Howard just joined • international basketball association • side of the court measuring around 50 ft • side of the court measuring around 94 ft • ...

Basketball 2022-01-23

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A move at the start of the match
  2. 2 players of diff. teams have hold on ball for few secs
  3. Interfering with ball while on its way to basket
  4. Brisk advance toward the basket with aim of shooting
  5. Foul by Off. player with possession of ball
  6. If team fails to attempt within the time allotted
  7. A strategy to switch players
  8. Off. player cannot be in shooting lane for more than
  9. Player taking many steps without dribbling ball
  10. Additional period played to avoid declaring draw
Down
  1. A move to flick the ball off the player's hand
  2. Any player who breaks rule of the game
  3. Taking the ball away from the off. player
  4. Using both hands to dribble illegally
  5. Move to stop the ball while attempting a shot
  6. Off.player fails to Inbound in 5 sec,it will be_
  7. Unique identifier for each player
  8. Recovery of ball after a shot is missed
  9. A shot made while jumping.
  10. 2Pt shot attempt made by leaping from below
  11. Large board that shows score, foul during a game
  12. Foul committed by coach is called
  13. Shot type-Player thrusts ball down through the basket
  14. Pass made by player that leads to a scoring
  15. The one who officiates the match

25 Clues: A shot made while jumping. • A strategy to switch players • A move at the start of the match • The one who officiates the match • Unique identifier for each player • Foul committed by coach is called • Using both hands to dribble illegally • Any player who breaks rule of the game • Recovery of ball after a shot is missed • Taking the ball away from the off. player • ...

BASKETBALL 2022-12-14

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a NY team
  2. a fun skill game
  3. first olympics for women was here
  4. how game is started
  5. CREATED WOMENS BASKETBALL
  6. another name for a foul shot
  7. how many points a half court shot is worth if made
  8. called when illegal physical contact has been made
  9. wnba champs 2022
  10. a rule has been broken
Down
  1. CREATER OF BASKETBALL
  2. jordan and bugs bunny
  3. nba champs 2022
  4. illegal dribbling
  5. first olympics for men was here
  6. usually the tallest player
  7. a type of defensive set up
  8. a LA team
  9. home of basketball hall of fame
  10. usually the best dribbler

20 Clues: a NY team • a LA team • nba champs 2022 • a fun skill game • wnba champs 2022 • illegal dribbling • how game is started • CREATER OF BASKETBALL • jordan and bugs bunny • a rule has been broken • CREATED WOMENS BASKETBALL • usually the best dribbler • usually the tallest player • a type of defensive set up • another name for a foul shot • first olympics for men was here • ...

Basketball 2023-02-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is the term for a shot that goes in without touching the rim or backboard:
  2. This is the area on the court where the three-point line intersects with the sideline:
  3. The player who takes the ball out of bounds after a basket is scored by the other team:
  4. A basketball team has five of these on the court at once:
  5. A type of pass where the ball is thrown high above the heads of the defenders
  6. The area of the court where a team scores points by shooting the ball into the hoop
  7. The boundary line that separates the court from out of bounds
  8. The official who monitors the game and makes calls on fouls and violations
  9. This is the term for when a player takes more than one step without dribbling:
  10. The term for when a player successfully scores points on a shot attempt
  11. A defensive move where a player tries to block a shot
  12. The violation where a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball
Down
  1. The act of dribbling the ball between your legs
  2. This is the area in front of the basket where offensive players can't stay for more than 3 seconds:
  3. A shot made from beyond the three-point line
  4. The position responsible for rebounding and defending the rim
  5. guard The position responsible for bringing the ball up the court and initiating the offense
  6. This term describes a player who scores a lot of points:
  7. This is the term for when a player touches the ball on its way into the basket:
  8. foul The violation where a player makes contact with an opposing player while they are not holding the ball
  9. A defensive move where a player tries to steal the ball from the opposing player
  10. line The area of the court where players take free throws
  11. LINE This is the area where players shoot free throws from:

23 Clues: A shot made from beyond the three-point line • The act of dribbling the ball between your legs • A defensive move where a player tries to block a shot • This term describes a player who scores a lot of points: • A basketball team has five of these on the court at once: • line The area of the court where players take free throws • ...

Basketball 2023-05-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - A five out offense that requires a lot of movement
  2. - The center sets a screen for the point guard, and dives to the basket
  3. - How you stop the other team from scoring
  4. - A player who shoots the ball at a high level
  5. - A high profile NCAA Basketball tournament, during march
  6. - When a player violates the rules, decided by referee
  7. - The national basketball league
  8. - A player who specializes in finishing around the rim
  9. - The main ball handler on the team
  10. - When a player throws it up to another player, resulting in a dunk
  11. - When a player scores, it is called a
  12. - The time a team has to get a shot up - per offensive possession.
  13. - a skilled basketball player
  14. - The best shooter on the team
  15. - When a player is removed from the game | per referee descision
Down
  1. - Most versatile player on the floor
  2. - How to get the ball into the basket
  3. - Most athletic player on the court
  4. - When you shoot and jump at the same time for a long distance shot
  5. - When you layup, but slam the ball through the rim
  6. - Easiest shot on the floor
  7. - Either the point guard, or the shooting guard
  8. - Get the ball to your Teamate
  9. - Tallest player on the team
  10. - The glass behind the rim
  11. - Bouncing the ball up and down
  12. - One of the five players that starts out the game
  13. - Making a play for your team!
  14. - The first player to come off the bench
  15. - When one player comes in for another

30 Clues: - The glass behind the rim • - Easiest shot on the floor • - Tallest player on the team • - a skilled basketball player • - Get the ball to your Teamate • - Making a play for your team! • - The best shooter on the team • - Bouncing the ball up and down • - The national basketball league • - Most athletic player on the court • - The main ball handler on the team • ...

basketball 2023-08-30

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tissue damage from direct impact
  2. Illegal hindrance of a player's movement
  3. Taking too long to inbound
  4. Intentional or excessive contact
  5. Replacing a player with a teammate
  6. Failure to advance past half-court
  7. Brain injury from head impact
  8. Muscle or tendon overstretching
  9. Joint displacement from socket
Down
  1. Ejection from the game
  2. Blocking a shot on its way down
  3. Collecting a missed shot from opponents
  4. Ligament stretching due to force
  5. Offensive player collides with defender
  6. Bone breakage due to impact
  7. Retrieving a missed shot by own team
  8. Passing the ball into play from the sidelines
  9. Holding the ball too long in one hand
  10. Anterior cruciate ligament rupture
  11. Infraction not involving contact

20 Clues: Ejection from the game • Taking too long to inbound • Bone breakage due to impact • Brain injury from head impact • Joint displacement from socket • Blocking a shot on its way down • Muscle or tendon overstretching • Ligament stretching due to force • Tissue damage from direct impact • Intentional or excessive contact • Infraction not involving contact • ...

Basketball 2023-10-02

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Skill of controlling the ball while moving.
  2. Throwing the ball to a teammate.
  3. A shot made from beyond the three-point line.
  4. The act of gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot.
  5. A violation of the rules, often resulting in free-throws for the opposing team.
  6. A shot near the basket made by a quick motion of the arm and lifting of the legs.
  7. A dribbling move used to quickly change direction.
  8. Defensive play to deflect or stop a shot.
  9. The act of taking the ball away from the opponent.
Down
  1. A forceful shot in which the player jumps and forcefully thrusts the ball downward through the hoop.
  2. A quick offensive play to score before the defense can set up.
  3. A brief stoppage in play called by the coach.
  4. A shot taken unopposed from the free-throw line.
  5. The rectangular board behind the hoop.
  6. A shot made by jumping into the air.
  7. Round object used to play the game.
  8. Position typically responsible for scoring points.
  9. Bouncing the ball while moving.
  10. The ring through which the ball must pass to score.
  11. Position near the basket where taller players often play.

20 Clues: Bouncing the ball while moving. • Throwing the ball to a teammate. • Round object used to play the game. • A shot made by jumping into the air. • The rectangular board behind the hoop. • Defensive play to deflect or stop a shot. • Skill of controlling the ball while moving. • A brief stoppage in play called by the coach. • A shot made from beyond the three-point line. • ...

basketball 2023-09-05

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Defensive area coverage
  2. Defensive rebounding technique
  3. Grabbing missed shots
  4. Quick shifts between offense and defense
  5. Pre-designed offensive moves
  6. Timing plays with shot clock
  7. Offensive screen and pass play
  8. Choosing optimal shooting moments
  9. Offensive plays in opponent's half
  10. High-speed gameplay
Down
  1. Individual player marking
  2. Scoring plays and ball movement
  3. Passing to open teammates
  4. Intense defensive pressure
  5. Preventing opponent's scores
  6. Rapid offensive transition
  7. Game plan and tactics
  8. Tactics to counter full-court press
  9. One-on-one offensive strategy
  10. Maintaining proper player distances
  11. High-pressure defensive tactic

21 Clues: High-speed gameplay • Game plan and tactics • Grabbing missed shots • Defensive area coverage • Individual player marking • Passing to open teammates • Intense defensive pressure • Rapid offensive transition • Preventing opponent's scores • Pre-designed offensive moves • Timing plays with shot clock • One-on-one offensive strategy • Defensive rebounding technique • ...

basketball 2023-09-06

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Defensive positioning away from the ball
  2. Tactic for beating full-court press
  3. Beyond-the-arc scoring
  4. Pass out of double teams
  5. Preventing passes to a player
  6. Assisting teammates on defense
  7. Defensive player positioning
  8. Screen to free a shooter
  9. Low post player tactics
  10. Setting picks for shooters
Down
  1. Offensive drive and pass
  2. Tactics near the baseline
  3. Driving into the paint
  4. Defensive screen approach
  5. Tactics for securing missed shots
  6. Utilizing tall players near the basket
  7. Quick transition pass
  8. High-pressure defensive tactic
  9. Offensive post-up strategy
  10. Ball movement-oriented strategy

20 Clues: Quick transition pass • Driving into the paint • Beyond-the-arc scoring • Low post player tactics • Offensive drive and pass • Pass out of double teams • Screen to free a shooter • Tactics near the baseline • Defensive screen approach • Offensive post-up strategy • Setting picks for shooters • Defensive player positioning • Preventing passes to a player • High-pressure defensive tactic • ...

basketball 2024-04-15

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Persona encargada de hacer cumplir las reglas del juego y tomar decisiones durante el partido.
  2. Competición para determinar el mejor equipo en una liga o categoría.
  3. El objetivo del juego es encestar la pelota en esta estructura.
  4. Persona encargada de dirigir y entrenar a un equipo de baloncesto.
  5. Persona que participa en un partido de baloncesto.
  6. Acción de marcar puntos durante el juego.
  7. Superficie sobre la cual se encuentra el aro de baloncesto.
  8. Lugar donde se sientan los jugadores que no están en el juego.
  9. Habilidad para controlar el balón mientras se mueve.
  10. Conjunto de jugadores que compiten juntos en un partido.
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  1. Estructura metálica donde se encesta la pelota para marcar puntos.
  2. Conjunto de habilidades y movimientos necesarios para jugar al baloncesto.
  3. Tiro que vale tres puntos.
  4. Movimiento que permite a un jugador cambiar de dirección sin levantar el pie pivotante.
  5. Infracción que resulta en una ventaja para el equipo contrario.
  6. Acción de proteger la propia canasta para evitar que el equipo contrario anote.
  7. Movimiento de enviar el balón a un compañero de equipo.
  8. Estrategia utilizada por un equipo para intentar anotar puntos.
  9. Duración de un periodo de juego en el baloncesto.
  10. Acción de recuperar el balón después de un lanzamiento fallido.

20 Clues: Tiro que vale tres puntos. • Acción de marcar puntos durante el juego. • Duración de un periodo de juego en el baloncesto. • Persona que participa en un partido de baloncesto. • Habilidad para controlar el balón mientras se mueve. • Movimiento de enviar el balón a un compañero de equipo. • Conjunto de jugadores que compiten juntos en un partido. • ...

Basketball 2020-10-02

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. durant, won a title with golden state
  2. pierce, Won a title with boston
  3. powell, won with tornto
  4. curry, won a title with golden state
  5. chamberlin, won a title with golden state
  6. west, won a title with LA
  7. irving, won a title with cleveland
  8. james, won a title with cleveland
  9. kukoc, won a title with chicago
  10. johnson, won a title with LA
  11. leonard, won a title with san antonio,
  12. rodmen, won a title with chicago
  13. oneil, won a title with LA
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  1. wade, won a title with miami
  2. russell, won a title with boston
  3. gasol, won with toronto
  4. leonard, won a title with toronto
  5. kurr, Won a title with chicago
  6. allen, won a title with miami
  7. dumar, Detroit
  8. bryant, won a title with lakers
  9. james, won a title with miami
  10. duncan, won with san antonio
  11. jordan, won a title with chicago
  12. siakam, won with toronto

25 Clues: dumar, Detroit • gasol, won with toronto • powell, won with tornto • siakam, won with toronto • west, won a title with LA • oneil, won a title with LA • wade, won a title with miami • duncan, won with san antonio • johnson, won a title with LA • allen, won a title with miami • james, won a title with miami • kurr, Won a title with chicago • pierce, Won a title with boston • ...

Basketball 2023-02-27

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. When a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously.
  2. When the ball is intercepted on its way into the net and is considered a foul.
  3. The playing surface of an official game.
  4. A big sponsor for some basketball teams, it is a drink company, and its logo is a lightning bolt.
  5. Widely regarded as the 'King' and plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
  6. Score by shooting the ball down through the basket with the hands above the rim.
  7. The 2021-2022 NBA Finals Champions (3 words).
  8. The team that starts is determined by the referee tossing the ball in the air, this is called ...
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  1. Widely regarded as the 'Goat' and played for the Chicago Bulls.
  2. The 'Greek Freak'.
  3. Once scored 100 points in a single game.
  4. A shot made while jumping, usually from a medium distance.
  5. Widely regarded as the best 3-point shooter and plays for the Golden State Warriors.
  6. The glass behind the hoop.
  7. A shot near the basket, usually off the backboard.
  8. A high pass caught by a leaping teammate who tries to dunk the ball before landing.
  9. The amount of personal fouls until kicked out.
  10. Kobe Bryant's most famous nickname.
  11. The amount of points for a far shot behind the far arc.
  12. A piece of basketball equipment, the circular metal ring holding up the net.

20 Clues: The 'Greek Freak'. • The glass behind the hoop. • Kobe Bryant's most famous nickname. • Once scored 100 points in a single game. • The playing surface of an official game. • The 2021-2022 NBA Finals Champions (3 words). • The amount of personal fouls until kicked out. • A shot near the basket, usually off the backboard. • ...

Basketball 2023-02-22

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. The Last Name of the basketball player who holds the record for the most points scored in a single game
  2. The highest individual award a player can receive in the NBA:
  3. The number of teams in the NBA:
  4. The basketball term for when a player scores 10 or more points, rebounds, and assists in a single game
  5. The name of the professional basketball league in the United States:
  6. The tallest player in NBA history, measuring 7 feet 7 inches
  7. The last name of the first African-American player to play in the NBA
  8. The name of the team that has won the most NBA championships:
  9. The shortest player in NBA history, measuring 5 feet 3 inches
  10. The distance from the free-throw line to the basket (in feet):
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  1. What is the name for the rectangular area on the court where most of the action takes place:
  2. This NBA team is based in Los Angeles and shares an arena with the Lakers:
  3. What is the name for the opening tip-off at the beginning of a basketball game:
  4. The number of championships won by Kobe Bryant during his NBA career:
  5. First Name of The player with the most career points in NBA history:
  6. The number of minutes in a regulation NBA game (No spaces)
  7. The first African-American head coach in NBA history
  8. What is the name for a defensive strategy in which each player guards a specific opponent:
  9. The winner of the 2021 MVP award is:
  10. A type of foul where a player makes physical contact with an opposing player while they are shooting:
  11. The area around the net is known as:

21 Clues: The number of teams in the NBA: • The winner of the 2021 MVP award is: • The area around the net is known as: • The first African-American head coach in NBA history • The number of minutes in a regulation NBA game (No spaces) • The tallest player in NBA history, measuring 7 feet 7 inches • The highest individual award a player can receive in the NBA: • ...

Basketball 2023-03-22

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Cik tiesneši ir uz laukuma?
  2. Pirmais NBA spelētajs
  3. Pirmā loterijas izvēle 2009 gada draftā?
  4. Visvairāk punkti iemesti vienā spēle NBA?
  5. Ar kādu izmēra bumbu spēlē sievietes?
  6. Kas uzvarēja 2016 gada finālu NBA?
  7. Ar ko spēlē basketbolu?
  8. Latvijas izlases trenera vārds
  9. Cik minūtes ir puslaika pārtraukums?
  10. Bk Liepājas komandas trenera vārds
  11. Basketbola izgudrotāja vārds
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  1. Cik cilvēki ir uz laukuma vienlaicīgi abās komandās?
  2. Cik gadi ir Lebronam Džeimsam( raksti kopā)
  3. Kas uzvarēja Užavas kausu?
  4. Smagākais NBA spelētājs vēsturē?
  5. Kas palika otrā vietā užavas kausā?
  6. Kas uzvarēja 2021 gada finālu NBA?
  7. Kāda iesauka ir Kristapam Porziņģim?
  8. Cik pirksti ir Dāvim Bertānam?
  9. Pelnošākais latvijas basketbolista vārds?

20 Clues: Pirmais NBA spelētajs • Ar ko spēlē basketbolu? • Kas uzvarēja Užavas kausu? • Cik tiesneši ir uz laukuma? • Basketbola izgudrotāja vārds • Latvijas izlases trenera vārds • Cik pirksti ir Dāvim Bertānam? • Smagākais NBA spelētājs vēsturē? • Kas uzvarēja 2016 gada finālu NBA? • Kas uzvarēja 2021 gada finālu NBA? • Bk Liepājas komandas trenera vārds • ...

Basketball 2023-05-24

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. The National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals is the championship series for the NBA and the conclusion of its postseason.
  2. When a defensive player legally causes a turnover by deflecting an offensive player's dribble or catching the player's pass.
  3. A best-of-seven elimination tournament annually held after the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s regular season to determine the league's champion.
  4. A coach will challenge you to perform drills to test your shooting, dribbling, defense and rebounding skills. You may have to run through some offensive or defensive plays. You might even play in a scrimmage.
  5. A person who directs and strategizes the behavior of a basketball team or individual player.
  6. Bouncing the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a time.
  7. A type of basketball shot where a player jumps in the air and scores by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands above the rim.
  8. A shot that misses the backboard
  9. An infraction of the rules where the player who committed the foul loses possession of the ball to the other team. The fouled player is awarded one or more free throws.
  10. An official who enforces the rules and maintains order in the game.
  11. When a player maintains one foot having contact with the ground without changing its position on the floor and uses the other foot to rotate their body to improve position while in possession of the basketball.
  12. One of five positions in a basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team.
  13. An offensive foul occurs when a player makes significant contact with a defender that has established position.
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  1. Used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals (two or three points) or free throws (one point). If a player makes a field goal from within the three-point line, the player scores two points.
  2. A shot near the basket, usually off the backboard. The player runs towards one side of the basket, jumps, and lays the ball off the backboard into the hoop.
  3. When an offensive player moves near the basket, puts their back to the basket and establishes position for an easy layup, dunk, or jump shot.
  4. One of the most important fundamental skills in basketball because improving your aim and being accurate must become automatic before any player can become a great offensive threat.
  5. A violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both their feet illegally.
  6. A rounded or rectangular board behind the basket on a basketball court
  7. Interfering with the ball while it is on its way to the basket and it is in a downward flight above the basket ring, and within the imaginary cylinder, and not touching the rim.
  8. A move where a player throws the ball to a teammate and the teammate catches the ball.
  9. If the score is tied at the end of regulation, the teams play a five-minute overtime period.
  10. The area on the court where the team's reserve players sit and wait until they are substituted into the game.
  11. A net is installed under a basketball hoop to slow down the ball after a basket has been made to reduce the need to chase after the ball and eliminate doubts about scoring when seen from certain angles.

24 Clues: A shot that misses the backboard • An official who enforces the rules and maintains order in the game. • Bouncing the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a time. • A rounded or rectangular board behind the basket on a basketball court • A move where a player throws the ball to a teammate and the teammate catches the ball. • ...