basketball Crossword Puzzles

basketball 2023-09-06

basketball crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 2024-05-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Kareem’s mom
  2. Kareem’s roommate and basketball teammate
  3. The first NBA team he played for
  4. One of Kareem’s ideals.
  5. Kareem’s height
  6. The NBA player who Kareem played with during his Senior summer break
  7. Kareem’s UCLA varsity coach
  8. Kareem’s UCLA freshman basketball coach
  9. This school ruined Kareem’s 71 game winning streak in high school
  10. Bruce’s wife who helped Kareem learn body control
  11. The summer program that Lew attended
  12. The college he attended
  13. The name he was given at birth
  14. The name he switched to after he converted to MUSLIM???
  15. Kareem’s best friend when he was young
  16. Kareem’s dad
  17. Kareem’s first girlfriend
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  1. The sport Kareem played with Johnny before he switched to basketball
  2. Kareem’s high school friend group’s name
  3. The high school that Kareem went to
  4. One of his best friends who died when Kareem was 21
  5. Kareem’s friend who bonded over jazz
  6. Kareem’s favorite Jazz musician
  7. The musical instrument that Kareem learned to play.
  8. Where Kareem was born
  9. Kareem’s basketball coach in High School.
  10. Kareem’s long distance girlfriend, they still remain friends to this day
  11. His favorite type of movies
  12. The famous black activist who Lew interviewed during his HARYOU program
  13. Kareem’s wife who got divorced

30 Clues: Kareem’s mom • Kareem’s dad • Kareem’s height • Where Kareem was born • One of Kareem’s ideals. • The college he attended • Kareem’s first girlfriend • Kareem’s UCLA varsity coach • His favorite type of movies • The name he was given at birth • Kareem’s wife who got divorced • Kareem’s favorite Jazz musician • The first NBA team he played for • The high school that Kareem went to • ...

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 2024-09-24

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. How much score a team has made during the game
  2. Considered the GOAT of today's game
  3. When players completely miss the hoop
  4. Term referred to breaking an opponents ankles
  5. Method to score by running and using the backboard up close
  6. An attempt at scoring putting the ball in the hoop
  7. When players put the ball in the hoop with slamming
  8. A hesitation move used to act like you're going to do something different
  9. The field in which players move on
  10. What they put balls in to score
  11. A team centered in Los Angeles
  12. Moving and bouncing the ball at the same time
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  1. Holding the ball for too many steps
  2. The tallest and biggest position of the team
  3. King of 3 pointers on the Warriors
  4. Passing the ball to help another player score
  5. A team stationed in Boston
  6. The square back of the hoop above the net
  7. Giving the ball to a teammate
  8. What they use to play the game

20 Clues: A team stationed in Boston • Giving the ball to a teammate • What they use to play the game • A team centered in Los Angeles • What they put balls in to score • King of 3 pointers on the Warriors • The field in which players move on • Holding the ball for too many steps • Considered the GOAT of today's game • When players completely miss the hoop • ...

BASKETBALL 2024-10-21

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
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  1. Break A quick offensive play to score before the defense sets up.
  2. Shot A shot taken while jumping, often used for long-range scoring.
  3. A play where one player throws the ball near the basket, and a teammate scores in mid-air.
  4. Guard The player responsible for directing the team's offense.
  5. Throw An unopposed attempt to score from the foul line.
  6. Beater A shot taken just before the game clock expires.
  7. The act of retrieving the ball after a missed shot.
  8. The professional basketball league in North America.
  9. A dribbling move used to change direction quickly.
  10. The action of bouncing the ball while moving.
  11. Defense A defensive strategy where players cover specific areas of the court.
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  1. Dunk A powerful shot made by jumping and scoring with one or both hands.
  2. A basket made from beyond the three-point line.
  3. An infraction that can lead to free throws for the opposing team.
  4. A footwork move that allows a player to change direction while keeping one foot planted.
  5. A close-range shot taken while moving toward the basket.
  6. The action of preventing the opposing team from scoring.
  7. The rectangular board behind the basket that helps in scoring.
  8. The person responsible for training and directing the team.
  9. An infraction that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling.

20 Clues: The action of bouncing the ball while moving. • A basket made from beyond the three-point line. • A dribbling move used to change direction quickly. • The act of retrieving the ball after a missed shot. • The professional basketball league in North America. • Throw An unopposed attempt to score from the foul line. • ...

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. • ...

Basketball 2015-05-06

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

Basketball 2015-05-06

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

Basketball 2016-11-01

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. shuffle
  2. shooting
  3. a dynamic stretching exercise which is executed by running backward
  4. doubleteam
  5. warmup
  6. defense
  7. bounce pass
  8. carioca
  9. overhead pass
  10. goal tending
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  1. assist
  2. foul
  3. running
  4. dunk shot
  5. rebounding
  6. airpass
  7. offensive play
  8. the defensive zone for each team
  9. referee
  10. passing

20 Clues: foul • assist • warmup • running • shuffle • airpass • defense • carioca • referee • passing • shooting • dunk shot • rebounding • doubleteam • bounce pass • goal tending • overhead pass • offensive play • the defensive zone for each team • a dynamic stretching exercise which is executed by running backward

Basketball 2016-11-01

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. shuffle
  2. shooting
  3. a dynamic stretching exercise which is executed by running backward
  4. doubleteam
  5. warmup
  6. defense
  7. bounce pass
  8. carioca
  9. overhead pass
  10. goal tending
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  1. assist
  2. foul
  3. running
  4. dunk shot
  5. rebounding
  6. airpass
  7. offensive play
  8. the defensive zone for each team
  9. referee
  10. passing

20 Clues: foul • assist • warmup • running • shuffle • airpass • defense • carioca • referee • passing • shooting • dunk shot • rebounding • doubleteam • bounce pass • goal tending • overhead pass • offensive play • the defensive zone for each team • a dynamic stretching exercise which is executed by running backward

Basketball 2016-11-15

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. The team leader
  2. The goal of the game
  3. An illegal touch or play
  4. The strong man
  5. Get the ball to you teammate
  6. Team effort to score
  7. How to make a point
  8. Who make up the team
  9. The team protectors
  10. The time to play
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  1. Have a seat
  2. Big man in the middle
  3. Defensive player
  4. The point makers
  5. The game ball
  6. How to keep score
  7. What is basketball
  8. Start playing for the championship
  9. What you do to win
  10. Michael Jordan

20 Clues: Have a seat • The game ball • The strong man • Michael Jordan • The team leader • Defensive player • The point makers • The time to play • How to keep score • What is basketball • What you do to win • How to make a point • The team protectors • The goal of the game • Team effort to score • Who make up the team • Big man in the middle • An illegal touch or play • Get the ball to you teammate • ...

Basketball 2016-02-23

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

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 • moving without dribbling • makes calls on the court • ball hits nothing but net • taking ball from opponent • repossession after a shot • beginning play of the game • area ball has pass through • when one receives a penalty • ...

Basketball 2016-02-23

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

20 Clues: teaches team • name of game • 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 • ball hits nothing but net • repossession after a shot • 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
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  1. stop the other player passing the ball
  2. the condition of being physically fit
  3. to stuff the basketball down the hoop from above the rim
  4. the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something
  5. the combined action of a group
  6. white surface upon which the basket hoop
  7. be successful or victorious
  8. shockingly evident
  9. a sports with 2 team start with 5 player
  10. an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other
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  1. move or cause to move in a specified direction
  2. where the player score
  3. to serve as a referee in a game
  4. jump up to shoot
  5. regular jump shot is an attempt to score
  6. a person engaged or qualified in a profession
  7. judged by a stringent interpretation of the rules
  8. where two team play
  9. to bounce the basketball in any direction
  10. a form of competitive activity or sport played according to rules

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 • white surface upon which the basket hoop • ...

Basketball 2017-10-30

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is a field goal in a basketball game made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket.
  2. an unimpeded attempt at a goal awarded to a player following a foul or other infringement
  3. a shot made while jumping.
  4. Dribbling the ball with both hands on the ball at the same time or picking up the dribble and then dribbling again
  5. An offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player.
  6. A team’s best outside shooter. Hard to guard. Must have the ability to create open shots within their range and not let ego or outside pressures take them outside their range.
  7. getting three lots of double digit numbers in your stat line
  8. is replacing one player with another during a match
  9. A team’s biggest, strongest player. Mainly plays in low post area near basket.
  10. A team’s second biggest and strongest player.
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  1. touching the ball or any part of the basket while the ball is on the rim of the basket,
  2. also known as a board
  3. is 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.
  4. occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally
  5. When a player dribbles the ball with his hand too far to the side of or, sometimes, even under the ball.
  6. If a defensive player interferes with a shot while it's on the way down toward the basket,
  7. When you past the half court line and then go back to your defensive end with the ball.
  8. A team’s playmaker (coach on the floor). Usually the shortest player on the team. Must possess good passing and dribbling skills.
  9. A team’s best all purpose player who can play inside and outside. Must be aggressive and strong enough to mix it up inside, but agile enough to play outside.
  10. any type of illegal physical contact.

20 Clues: also known as a board • a shot made while jumping. • any type of illegal physical contact. • A team’s second biggest and strongest player. • is replacing one player with another during a match • getting three lots of double digit numbers in your stat line • A team’s biggest, strongest player. Mainly plays in low post area near basket. • ...

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
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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 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 2021-12-23

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Most 3-pt fgm by player 6”11 or taller in nba history
  2. this 6’10” Canadian graduated from Stanford
  3. dad played in nba with same name
  4. USA basketball coach
  5. this Australian played with Matisse in the Olympics
  6. known as a unicorn
  7. What state has the most nba teams
  8. home to America Airlines Center
  9. 2nd round pick 33 pg avg nearly 16 points per game
  10. 6’10” PF from the same German town as Dirk
Down
  1. defender looks like donkey
  2. 22 year old shoot guard has been a great compliment to Steph
  3. 6’9” center has won 2 rings with the Warriors
  4. Dallas nba team
  5. 1st overall pick in 2014 draft
  6. three point record holder
  7. the gentle giant
  8. hall of fame point guard turned coach
  9. the wonderboy
  10. nba taken in San Francisco
  11. record for number of threes in a game

21 Clues: the wonderboy • Dallas nba team • the gentle giant • known as a unicorn • USA basketball coach • three point record holder • defender looks like donkey • nba taken in San Francisco • 1st overall pick in 2014 draft • home to America Airlines Center • dad played in nba with same name • What state has the most nba teams • hall of fame point guard turned coach • ...

Basketball! 2023-08-04

Basketball! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gabby's father
  2. to block an opponent from getting a rebound
  3. the out of bounds play from the sideline
  4. the corner of the free-throw stripe
  5. creator of basketball
  6. dead ball and last 2 minutes of the half
  7. used for best shot in basketball
  8. offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships
  9. reese's father
  10. defense not allowed in our league
  11. delanie's father
  12. reminder to get your eyes up
Down
  1. school were our games are played
  2. jose liliana's father
  3. the out of bounds play from the baseline
  4. bizzy's father
  5. to get the ball after a missed shot
  6. full court press command
  7. our play where both wings screen down
  8. olivia's mother

20 Clues: gabby's father • bizzy's father • reese's father • olivia's mother • delanie's father • jose liliana's father • creator of basketball • full court press command • reminder to get your eyes up • school were our games are played • used for best shot in basketball • defense not allowed in our league • to get the ball after a missed shot • the corner of the free-throw stripe • ...

basketball 2023-09-06

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Encouraging effective communication
  2. instruct players on effective techniques
  3. enabling them to tailor game plans
  4. Developing a sound defensive
  5. ensuring they understand and adapt to the team's tactical
  6. reports on opponents to stay ahead
  7. Coaches design offensive plays
  8. roles to each player
  9. dentifying and nurturing young talent
  10. Developing strategies for both running
Down
  1. actical coaches are adept at making
  2. Coaches prepare their teams for end-of-game
  3. Coaches study opponent teams to understand
  4. Continuously updating scouting
  5. foul trouble
  6. Teaching players how to close out on shooters
  7. Guiding players to take high-percentage
  8. Coaches strategize how to manage players
  9. Coaches assess player make strategic
  10. to free up shooters or cutters
  11. Coaches assign specific

21 Clues: foul trouble • roles to each player • Coaches assign specific • Developing a sound defensive • Continuously updating scouting • to free up shooters or cutters • Coaches design offensive plays • enabling them to tailor game plans • reports on opponents to stay ahead • actical coaches are adept at making • Encouraging effective communication • Coaches assess player make strategic • ...

Basketball 2024-01-17

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ____ tuesday
  2. won mvp then had a career ending injury
  3. is this the dagger?
  4. guns
  5. has the most points scored (NOT in a game
  6. most points scored in a game
  7. missed his first year due to a leg injury against lebron
  8. back up pg for the celtics
  9. most championship rings
  10. was finals mvp last year
  11. dunked on by brandon miller in the summer league
Down
  1. can't dribble with his left hand
  2. 4 wins for the season (so far)
  3. drafted 2003 by the heat
  4. black mamba
  5. his brother is on the hornets
  6. last years mvp
  7. his last name is a season
  8. played on the bulls and dunked from the free throw line
  9. his brother is on the bulls
  10. shortest nba player
  11. _____ butler

22 Clues: guns • black mamba • ____ tuesday • _____ butler • last years mvp • is this the dagger? • shortest nba player • most championship rings • drafted 2003 by the heat • was finals mvp last year • his last name is a season • back up pg for the celtics • his brother is on the bulls • most points scored in a game • his brother is on the hornets • 4 wins for the season (so far) • ...

basketball 2023-08-28

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Strong inside scorer
  2. Excels in fast breaks
  3. Excels in dunks
  4. Displays physical prowess
  5. Generates scoring chances
  6. Accurate scorer
  7. Iconic player status
  8. Popular among supporters
  9. Establishes impressive records
  10. Strong and influential
  11. Strong defender
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  1. Impactful substitute
  2. Competing player or team
  3. Performs under pressure
  4. Dominates near the hoop
  5. Exceptional passer
  6. Defends the basket area
  7. Consistently scores
  8. Effective shooter from range
  9. Quick and agile player
  10. Effective at halting opponents

21 Clues: Excels in dunks • Accurate scorer • Strong defender • Exceptional passer • Consistently scores • Impactful substitute • Strong inside scorer • Iconic player status • Excels in fast breaks • Quick and agile player • Strong and influential • Performs under pressure • Dominates near the hoop • Defends the basket area • Competing player or team • Popular among supporters • Displays physical prowess • ...

basketball 2023-09-08

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Working closely with sports scientists
  2. Being prepared to manage dental emergencies
  3. Providing regular soft tissue work to relieve
  4. including knocked-out teeth
  5. Keeping track of players' blood pressure
  6. Evaluating the need for orthotic devices
  7. Collaborating with endocrinologists
  8. Managing gastrointestinal issues
  9. Conducting to assess players' nutritional
  10. to minimize their impact on player performance
  11. Educating players on the importance of sleep
Down
  1. Utilizing ultrasound imaging for real-time
  2. Conducting regular assessments
  3. Continuously monitoring,analyzing injury data
  4. Exploring regenerative medicine options
  5. Assessing and improving players' visual skills
  6. Conducting regular medical emergency
  7. Ensuring immediate access
  8. Providing guidance on the appropriate use
  9. support players with specific biomechanical issue

20 Clues: Ensuring immediate access • including knocked-out teeth • Conducting regular assessments • Managing gastrointestinal issues • Collaborating with endocrinologists • Conducting regular medical emergency • Working closely with sports scientists • Exploring regenerative medicine options • Keeping track of players' blood pressure • Evaluating the need for orthotic devices • ...

basketball 2023-08-29

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Opponent analysis
  2. Captures moments
  3. Technical aspects
  4. Venue management
  5. PR interactions
  6. Logistics planning
  7. Gear organization
  8. Online presence
  9. Venue assistance
  10. Team transportation
  11. Ball management
Down
  1. Game commentary
  2. AV equipment
  3. Spiritual support
  4. Data analysis
  5. Public address
  6. Safety enforcement
  7. Team promotion
  8. Ticket and merch
  9. Game officiating
  10. Physical conditioning

21 Clues: AV equipment • Data analysis • Public address • Team promotion • Game commentary • PR interactions • Online presence • Ball management • Captures moments • Venue management • Ticket and merch • Game officiating • Venue assistance • Opponent analysis • Spiritual support • Technical aspects • Gear organization • Safety enforcement • Logistics planning • Team transportation • Physical conditioning

basketball 2024-03-06

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. miami team
  2. goes on feet
  3. the beard
  4. houston team
  5. a close shot
  6. los angeles team
  7. video game
  8. most famous shoe brand
  9. 3 stripes
  10. warriors
  11. golden state team
  12. a dribble move
  13. space city
  14. drink to refuel
  15. goes on arm
  16. goes on head
  17. city in florida
  18. the bottoms they wear
Down
  1. the goat
  2. the king
  3. chicago team
  4. a bucket holding the rim
  5. windy city
  6. shot behind the line
  7. 3 point goat
  8. the players wear
  9. hollywood
  10. names after a animal
  11. what u do to score
  12. black mamba

30 Clues: the goat • the king • warriors • the beard • 3 stripes • hollywood • miami team • windy city • video game • space city • black mamba • goes on arm • goes on feet • houston team • chicago team • a close shot • 3 point goat • goes on head • a dribble move • drink to refuel • city in florida • los angeles team • the players wear • golden state team • what u do to score • shot behind the line • names after a animal • ...

basketball 2024-03-06

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. miami team
  2. goes on feet
  3. the beard
  4. houston team
  5. a close shot
  6. los angeles team
  7. video game
  8. most famous shoe brand
  9. 3 stripes
  10. warriors
  11. golden state team
  12. a dribble move
  13. space city
  14. drink to refuel
  15. goes on arm
  16. goes on head
  17. city in florida
  18. the bottoms
Down
  1. the goat
  2. the king
  3. chicago team
  4. a bucket holding the rim
  5. windy city
  6. shot behind the line
  7. 3 point goat
  8. the players wear
  9. hollywood
  10. names after a animal
  11. what u do to score
  12. black mamba

30 Clues: the goat • the king • warriors • the beard • 3 stripes • hollywood • miami team • windy city • video game • space city • black mamba • goes on arm • the bottoms • goes on feet • houston team • chicago team • a close shot • 3 point goat • goes on head • a dribble move • drink to refuel • city in florida • los angeles team • the players wear • golden state team • what u do to score • shot behind the line • names after a animal • ...

Basketball 2024-10-11

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ball the move that starts the game
  2. the amount of points for a free throw
  3. the person who calls the game
  4. takes the ball out and stays back in defense
  5. pass a pass used that does not hit the floor
  6. the amount of points you receive within the 3 point circle
  7. the team that has the ball
  8. play starts or stops
  9. the amount of players on each team
Down
  1. a move that warrants a free throw
  2. outside this line is 3 points
  3. moving the ball down the court yourself
  4. running into an opposing player who has the ball
  5. gets the rebounds and stays near the opposing basket
  6. dribble dribbling the ball, stopping, dribbling again
  7. travelling, double dribble, out of bounds
  8. the team that does not have the ball
  9. pass a pass used that first hits the floor
  10. a close to the basket shot
  11. moving with the ball without dribbling

20 Clues: play starts or stops • the team that has the ball • a close to the basket shot • outside this line is 3 points • the person who calls the game • a move that warrants a free throw • ball the move that starts the game • the amount of players on each team • the team that does not have the ball • the amount of points for a free throw • moving with the ball without dribbling • ...

BASKETBALL 2021-12-17

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rakip kaleye yakın bir yerden kullanılan serbest vuruş.
  2. Savunma hattının ortasında oynayan oyuncu
  3. Gol atabilmek için yapılan girişimler.
  4. Rakip oyuncunun hareket alanını kısıtlayarak kontrol etme.
  5. Sporcunun açık kimliği ile lisans bilgilerinin yer aldığı ve tescilli olduğu kulübün yetkilisinin imzasını ve kulüp mührünü içeren transfer izin belgesi.
  6. Gol vuruşundan önce verilen son pas.
  7. Oyuncunun kendi ceza sahasında rakibine ya da topa oyun kurallarına aykırı hareket yapması.
  8. Kalecinin elindeki topu genellikle yere değdirmeden uzak mesafelere atmak için yaptığı vuruş şekli.
  9. Pası takım arkadaşına attıktan sonra boş bölgede topla buluşmak.
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  1. Takımı oluşturan sporcuların tamamı.
  2. Serbest vuruşu kullanacak oyuncunun yapacağı vuruşu engellemek için 9,15 m mesafede kurulan set.
  3. Oyuncunun, rakibin kale çizgisine toptan ve sondan ikinci rakip oyuncudan daha yakın olması
  4. Maç dışı bırakılma, oyundan atılma.
  5. Oyuncu veya takımın üstünlüğü göz önünde bulundurularak oyunun devam ettirilmesi.
  6. Rakip takım kalesine gol atmak için oynayan hücum oyuncusu.
  7. Rakip takım sahasında oynamak.
  8. Bir sporcunun futbol maçlarında oynayabilmek için her sezon lisansının federasyonca onaylanma işlemi.
  9. Futbol oyun kuralları dışında yapılan sert hareket.
  10. Uluslararası Futbol Federasyonları Birliği.

19 Clues: Rakip takım sahasında oynamak. • Maç dışı bırakılma, oyundan atılma. • Takımı oluşturan sporcuların tamamı. • Gol vuruşundan önce verilen son pas. • Gol atabilmek için yapılan girişimler. • Savunma hattının ortasında oynayan oyuncu • Uluslararası Futbol Federasyonları Birliği. • Futbol oyun kuralları dışında yapılan sert hareket. • ...

basketball 2017-10-12

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. whats the space under the ring called
  2. what is the game called
  3. An act of throwing the ball at a team mate
  4. An foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player.
  5. an act of throwing the ball at the ring at hope it gets in
  6. foul A player or a coach can commit this type of foul. It does not involve player contact or the ball but is instead about the 'manners' of the game. Foul language, obscenity and obscene gestures
  7. When a player dribbles the ball with his hand too far to the side of or, sometimes, even under the ball
  8. Who is the tallest player on the court.
  9. forward The nexts tallest player on the court
  10. players how many players on the court
Down
  1. a shot where we lay the ball up on the backboard or over the rim and into the basket
  2. An act of taking the ball of is called
  3. how many players on one team
  4. Taking more than 'a step and a half' without dribbling the ball is
  5. the the line at the end of the court called
  6. Dribble An act of placing both hands on the ball
  7. line whats the line in the center of the court
  8. Who is the shortest player o the court
  9. stops An act of jumping and thorwing the ball at the ring

19 Clues: what is the game called • how many players on one team • whats the space under the ring called • players how many players on the court • An act of taking the ball of is called • Who is the shortest player o the court • Who is the tallest player on the court. • An act of throwing the ball at a team mate • the the line at the end of the court called • ...

basketball 2023-03-06

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. place to buy food
  2. thing to run down
  3. basketball holder
  4. shoting on the side of hoop with 2 steps
  5. thing coaches use to show players moves
  6. thing to carry things for a game
  7. thing to put water in
  8. thing blown
Down
  1. score keeper
  2. things that squeak
  3. tall things to wear
  4. more than one person
  5. thing that bounces
  6. thing to get when you win a game
  7. thing to wear when you play a game
  8. person to tell the team what to do
  9. one foot on the ground that is in place
  10. where people sit to watch a game
  11. thing to get points

19 Clues: thing blown • score keeper • place to buy food • thing to run down • basketball holder • things that squeak • tall things to wear • thing that bounces • thing to get points • more than one person • thing to put water in • thing to get when you win a game • thing to carry things for a game • where people sit to watch a game • thing to wear when you play a game • ...

Basketball 2023-03-04

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. clock - A timer that limits the amount of time a team has to attempt a shot.
  2. break - A quick offensive play in which players move down the court before the defense can set up.
  3. - To retrieve the ball after a missed shot.
  4. - Moving one's pivot foot without dribbling the ball, resulting in a turnover.
  5. - To prevent a shot from being made by jumping and reaching above the rim.
  6. defense - A defensive strategy in which players guard a specific area rather than a specific opponent.
  7. throw - An uncontested shot worth one point, awarded for certain fouls.
  8. - A shot taken close to the basket by gently laying the ball in the hoop.
  9. - A high pass that is caught in mid-air and then dunked.
  10. - A play in which a player sets a pick to block an opponent from the ball-handler.
Down
  1. - An area on the court near the basket where tall players can use their height to score or defend.
  2. - When a defensive player takes the ball away from an offensive player.
  3. - A loss of possession due to a steal, bad pass, or other mistake.
  4. - To slam the ball through the hoop with force.
  5. - A shot taken from beyond the arc, worth three points.
  6. - A pass that leads to a made basket by a teammate.
  7. - The circular goal through which players must shoot the ball.
  8. - A violation of the rules resulting in a free throw for the other team.
  9. shot - A shot taken in mid-air after jumping, usually from outside the paint.
  10. - A defensive strategy in which players guard an area rather than a specific opponent.

20 Clues: - To retrieve the ball after a missed shot. • - To slam the ball through the hoop with force. • - A pass that leads to a made basket by a teammate. • - A shot taken from beyond the arc, worth three points. • - A high pass that is caught in mid-air and then dunked. • - The circular goal through which players must shoot the ball. • ...

Basketball 2024-11-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Shot taken from mid-range
  2. Overhead shot taken while jumping
  3. Who invented basketball?
  4. The National Basketball Assosiation
  5. Repeatedly boucing the basketball
  6. Shot taken from free throw line
  7. Loss of possesion to the opponent team
  8. Who decieds penalties?
  9. Who is known as the NBA legend?
  10. Shot made without touching the rim or backboard
Down
  1. Toronto’s NBA team
  2. Who played the most games in NBA history?
  3. The tallest basketball player
  4. Slamming the ball into the basket
  5. The shortest NBA player
  6. This team won 88 straight games
  7. Shot where your near the hoop
  8. Team with the most championships
  9. Legendary Lakers player
  10. Grabbing the ball after a missed shot

20 Clues: Toronto’s NBA team • Who decieds penalties? • The shortest NBA player • Legendary Lakers player • Who invented basketball? • Shot taken from mid-range • The tallest basketball player • Shot where your near the hoop • Shot taken from free throw line • This team won 88 straight games • Who is known as the NBA legend? • Team with the most championships • ...

BASKETBALL 2012-04-22

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Person upholding the rules of the game
  2. Consists of the rim and the net
  3. An unobstructed shot from behind the foul shot line
  4. Throwing the ball from player to player
  5. One player replaced with someone on the bench
  6. The flat surface directly behind the basket
  7. Stopping the clock requested by a coach of either team
  8. Contact with another player
  9. Preventing the other team from scoring
Down
  1. Handling Dribbling, passing, or receiving the ball
  2. Retrieving the ball after a player missed a shot
  3. To take the ball away from an opponent
  4. Playing area for Basketball.
  5. Running with the ball without bouncing it
  6. Any pass that leads directly to a basket by a teammate
  7. Attempt to score by throwing the ball through the opponents' basket.
  8. Single player continuously bouncing the ball
  9. A shot that completely misses the rim or backboard
  10. Team with the ball that is trying to score

19 Clues: Contact with another player • Playing area for Basketball. • Consists of the rim and the net • To take the ball away from an opponent • Person upholding the rules of the game • Preventing the other team from scoring • Throwing the ball from player to player • Running with the ball without bouncing it • Team with the ball that is trying to score • ...

Basketball 2022-04-12

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a point that is close to basket and normally uses 2 steps
  2. position close to the bottom of the key
  3. when players jump for the ball
  4. when one team is guarding side w/ ball
  5. foul serious foul
  6. too much physical contact
  7. team that has ball and is trying to score
  8. Point shot outside of the 3pt line
  9. Special plans to try to score
Down
  1. shot goes off of the backboard into the hoop
  2. When player can bring ball to the rim and slam it down
  3. the ball the game is played with
  4. free shot player gets after being fouled on their shot.
  5. short periods of time coaches get when needed
  6. when a player is set and an opposing player runs into them on purpose
  7. when a player ¨screens¨ an opposing player
  8. range shot inside of the 3pt line
  9. dribble dribbles w/ two hands
  10. longer break between the quarters

19 Clues: foul serious foul • too much physical contact • dribble dribbles w/ two hands • Special plans to try to score • when players jump for the ball • the ball the game is played with • longer break between the quarters • range shot inside of the 3pt line • Point shot outside of the 3pt line • when one team is guarding side w/ ball • position close to the bottom of the key • ...

basketball 2023-08-31

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Heel bone break
  2. Foot bone crack
  3. Shoulder ligament strain
  4. Base of fifth metatarsal break
  5. Bone break in foot
  6. Partial joint dislocation
  7. Shoulder muscle tear
  8. Collarbone break
  9. Medial collateral ligament rupture
  10. Spinal disc displacement
Down
  1. Lateral ligament strain
  2. Posterior cruciate ligament rupture
  3. Foot bone break
  4. Knee bone break
  5. Elbow bone break
  6. Wrist bone break
  7. Thigh bone break
  8. Elbow nerve compression
  9. Muscle overstretching in back
  10. Inner thigh muscle tear

20 Clues: Foot bone break • Heel bone break • Knee bone break • Foot bone crack • Elbow bone break • Wrist bone break • Thigh bone break • Collarbone break • Bone break in foot • Shoulder muscle tear • Lateral ligament strain • Elbow nerve compression • Inner thigh muscle tear • Shoulder ligament strain • Spinal disc displacement • Partial joint dislocation • Muscle overstretching in back • ...

basketball 2023-08-30

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Simultaneous possession
  2. Coach support
  3. Injury recovery
  4. Injury prevention
  5. Illegal physical contact with an opponent
  6. Uncontested shot from the free-throw line
  7. Sponsor relations
  8. Community engagement
  9. Bouncing the ball while moving
  10. IT management
Down
  1. Public image
  2. Attempt to score by throwing the ball into the hoop
  3. Scoring from beyond the three-point line
  4. Dance routines
  5. Filming games
  6. Dribbling with both hands
  7. Marketing campaigns
  8. Transferring the ball to a teammate
  9. Visual content
  10. Illegally moving without dribbling

20 Clues: Public image • Coach support • Filming games • IT management • Dance routines • Visual content • Injury recovery • Injury prevention • Sponsor relations • Marketing campaigns • Community engagement • Simultaneous possession • Dribbling with both hands • Bouncing the ball while moving • Illegally moving without dribbling • Transferring the ball to a teammate • ...

Basketball 2024-08-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team before a player takes a shot
  2. When a defensive player legally causes a turnover by their positive, aggressive action
  3. Credited to the player tossing the last pass leading directly to a made field goal
  4. Offensive Foul in the post, offensive player hooks his opponent
  5. Contacting the ball on its downward flight, with a chance to go in, while above the cylinder
  6. Where Kobe Bryant was born
  7. Stay hydrated by drinking water before, during, and after playing.
  8. An offensive foul that happens when a player runs into a stationary defender who has established a legal guarding position
Down
  1. A defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player to prevent a score
  2. The team that chose Kobe in the draft
  3. When a player has taken more than two steps without the ball being dribbled
  4. An intentional fall or stagger by a player, after little or no physical contact by an opponent, to induce an official to call a personal foul on the opponent
  5. The team that Kobe plat for
  6. A foul that happens when a defensive player uses their hands or an arm to touch an offensive player who has the ball
  7. An opponent is hooked by you with his arm between your arm and your side so he can't move and get open to recieve the ball.
  8. Statistic awarded to a player who retrieves the ball after a missed field goal or free throw.
  9. Kobe's nickname
  10. The nickname of Kobe'father
  11. The most famous men basketball league

19 Clues: Kobe's nickname • Where Kobe Bryant was born • The team that Kobe plat for • The nickname of Kobe'father • The team that chose Kobe in the draft • The most famous men basketball league • Offensive Foul in the post, offensive player hooks his opponent • Stay hydrated by drinking water before, during, and after playing. • ...

Basketball 2013-11-27

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a performer who is famous or very talented
  2. extra time if no one wins in the normal time
  3. to take one player out and put another one in
  4. chosen to play for a team
  5. Kobe Brant moved here when he was 6
  6. a team that does not win first place
  7. (usually) the tallest player on a team
  8. to make something for the first time
  9. the most important part of something
  10. to move the ball by bouncing it
  11. to control a game
Down
  1. the boundaries at the ends of the court
  2. the boundaries on the sides of the court
  3. the total distance around a circle or ball
  4. to win a point in a game
  5. Kobe Bryant's team
  6. the person who catches a ball after it comes off the backboard
  7. the world's biggest basketball league
  8. the long seat where players sit when they are not playing

19 Clues: to control a game • Kobe Bryant's team • to win a point in a game • chosen to play for a team • to move the ball by bouncing it • Kobe Brant moved here when he was 6 • a team that does not win first place • to make something for the first time • the most important part of something • the world's biggest basketball league • (usually) the tallest player on a team • ...

basketball 2017-03-02

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. are you allowed to kick the ball
  2. the amounts of seconds you can stay in the key
  3. perosn that calls fouls, travels ect
  4. who won 2016 olympic games in basketball
  5. how many people allowed on court per team
  6. how many steps can you take after a dribble
  7. what size ball does the nba use
  8. what shape is the basketball court
  9. how many teams in the nba
  10. how many players on the court all together
  11. who is the scoring leader in nba
Down
  1. who wore number 24 in lakers
  2. how many minutes in a nba quarter
  3. who represents new york in the nba
  4. does the nba play in quarters or halfs
  5. person that teaches their players
  6. people who cheer on their team
  7. who blew a 3-1 lead
  8. usually the tallest on court

19 Clues: who blew a 3-1 lead • how many teams in the nba • who wore number 24 in lakers • usually the tallest on court • people who cheer on their team • what size ball does the nba use • are you allowed to kick the ball • who is the scoring leader in nba • how many minutes in a nba quarter • person that teaches their players • who represents new york in the nba • ...

basketball 2023-08-31

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Heel bone break
  2. Foot bone crack
  3. Shoulder ligament strain
  4. Base of fifth metatarsal break
  5. Bone break in foot
  6. Partial joint dislocation
  7. Shoulder muscle tear
  8. Collarbone break
  9. Medial collateral ligament rupture
  10. Spinal disc displacement
Down
  1. Lateral ligament strain
  2. Posterior cruciate ligament rupture
  3. Foot bone break
  4. Knee bone break
  5. Elbow bone break
  6. Wrist bone break
  7. Thigh bone break
  8. Elbow nerve compression
  9. Muscle overstretching in back
  10. Inner thigh muscle tear

20 Clues: Foot bone break • Heel bone break • Knee bone break • Foot bone crack • Elbow bone break • Wrist bone break • Thigh bone break • Collarbone break • Bone break in foot • Shoulder muscle tear • Lateral ligament strain • Elbow nerve compression • Inner thigh muscle tear • Shoulder ligament strain • Spinal disc displacement • Partial joint dislocation • Muscle overstretching in back • ...

BASKETBALL! 2024-02-06

BASKETBALL! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. TAKEAWAY FROM OTHER TEAM
  2. GETTING BALL OFF MISSED SHOT
  3. RABBIT SPACE JAM STAR
  4. DIRECTS TEAM
  5. PASS LEADING TO TEAMMATE BASKET
  6. OUT OF BOUNDS
  7. MINUTES PER QUARTER
  8. GREATEST TEAM EVER!!!
  9. ______ IN THE MIDDLE
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  1. FREE THROW SHOOTING GAME
  2. NUMBER OF FREE THROWS WHEN FOULED SHOOTING
  3. OFFICIALS WHO CALL FOULS
  4. GO HERE ON 5TH FOUL!
  5. INVENTOR OF BASKETBALL
  6. DOUBLE DRIBBLE
  7. SEDONA RED ROCK HIGH ______
  8. SECONDS TO IN BOUND
  9. PLACE WHERE GAMES ARE PLAYED
  10. SECONDS TO CROSS MIDCOURT

19 Clues: DIRECTS TEAM • OUT OF BOUNDS • DOUBLE DRIBBLE • SECONDS TO IN BOUND • MINUTES PER QUARTER • GO HERE ON 5TH FOUL! • ______ IN THE MIDDLE • RABBIT SPACE JAM STAR • GREATEST TEAM EVER!!! • INVENTOR OF BASKETBALL • FREE THROW SHOOTING GAME • TAKEAWAY FROM OTHER TEAM • OFFICIALS WHO CALL FOULS • SECONDS TO CROSS MIDCOURT • SEDONA RED ROCK HIGH ______ • GETTING BALL OFF MISSED SHOT • ...

Basketball 2023-05-24

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A player with James
  2. "But James is a better rebounder and ____"
  3. The author whose conclusion is incorrect
  4. Closed down the NBA
  5. He won six NBA titles
  6. This Celtic played this many seasons
  7. Top player on James' team, not bad but...
  8. He averaged 5.8 assists
  9. Michael played this sport in the 90s
Down
  1. "led his team in total ____ in every season"
  2. James is compared to this treat
  3. The month this article was published
  4. He averaged 7.4 rebounds/game
  5. Michael averaged 6.2 of these per game
  6. this was the Celtic player's height
  7. James played for this team
  8. Chicago Bulls player
  9. Boston Celtics player
  10. Washington ____ published this story
  11. made the documentary "The Last Dance"

20 Clues: A player with James • Closed down the NBA • Chicago Bulls player • He won six NBA titles • Boston Celtics player • He averaged 5.8 assists • James played for this team • He averaged 7.4 rebounds/game • James is compared to this treat • this was the Celtic player's height • The month this article was published • This Celtic played this many seasons • ...

Basketball 2016-09-22

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

19 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 team that won the NBA finals • the most tall in the NBA history • the palyer that was the most dominant • the most small player that play in the NBA • the team of michael jordan later the bulls • ...

basketball 2023-08-28

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Exceptional passer
  2. Medical care
  3. Strong defensive presence
  4. Scores near the hoop
  5. Ignites team momentum
  6. Sets new records
  7. Excels under pressure
  8. Dietary planning
  9. Thrives near the basket
  10. Fast and agile player
  11. Game data evaluation
Down
  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Scores close to the basket
  3. Team operations
  4. Proficient shooter from distance
  5. Up-and-coming talent
  6. Exceptional passer
  7. Physical conditioning
  8. Opponent analysis
  9. Skilled outside shooter
  10. Team leader, strategy

21 Clues: Medical care • Rehabilitation • Team operations • Sets new records • Dietary planning • Opponent analysis • Exceptional passer • Exceptional passer • Scores near the hoop • Up-and-coming talent • Game data evaluation • Physical conditioning • Ignites team momentum • Excels under pressure • Team leader, strategy • Fast and agile player • Thrives near the basket • Skilled outside shooter • ...

Basketball 2022-06-10

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. дно
  2. стремянка
  3. забивать
  4. поддерживать себя в форме
  5. mean - ____ - meant значить, иметь в виду
  6. распространяться
  7. весь мир
  8. бросать
  9. сетка
Down
  1. отбивать
  2. снаружи
  3. каждый
  4. внутри
  5. ученик
  6. изобретать
  7. дыра, отверстие
  8. обруч
  9. теплый

18 Clues: дно • обруч • сетка • каждый • внутри • ученик • теплый • снаружи • бросать • отбивать • забивать • весь мир • стремянка • изобретать • дыра, отверстие • распространяться • поддерживать себя в форме • mean - ____ - meant значить, иметь в виду

basketball 2024-11-26

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. celtics the most nba championship rings
  2. time the end the first half of play
  3. a basketball shot taken by jumpimg and slaming the ball in the hoop
  4. james Who said the famous quote ain't no party like a diddy Party
  5. muresan the tallest nba center of all time
  6. a uifor that each team has with the team name
  7. the national basket ball assosication
  8. jordan one of the best nba players
  9. celtics the team that won the nba finals last year
  10. bryant Who played 20 years for the los angeles lakers
  11. bynum who was the yongest player to play in the nba
Down
  1. shoting a skill that involes puting the ball in the hoop when a player grabs the ball affter a missed shot
  2. pass a pass that bounces befor the other player recives it
  3. Throwing the ball to a teammate
  4. throw a basketball shot taken from the free throw line
  5. Bogues shortes nba player of all time
  6. walking with the ball
  7. What's another word for bouncing the ball
  8. a way to swicth hands in the midle of dribbling

19 Clues: walking with the ball • Throwing the ball to a teammate • jordan one of the best nba players • the national basket ball assosication • celtics the most nba championship rings • What's another word for bouncing the ball • muresan the tallest nba center of all time • time the end the first half of play • a uifor that each team has with the team name • ...

Basketball 2022-02-06

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When a player passes the ball to their teammate, which leads to a made basket
  2. Out, Positioning yourself between the basket and your opponent as a way to obtain a rebound
  3. The offensive team gives the ball up to defense
  4. Dribble, When a player dribbles the ball with two hands or stops dribbling and then begins again
  5. Advancing close to the basket in an effort to bank a shot off the backboard
  6. Extra time given a tied regulation game
  7. Also known as end line, the boundary lines extending across both ends of the court
  8. Clock, A device that keeps track of time, possession and fouls
  9. An illegal hit
Down
  1. Gaining possession of the ball after it bounces off the backboard or rim on a missed shot
  2. Break, A play that starts with a defensive rebound that is quickly passed and results in a score
  3. When a player moves their feet without dribbling the basketball
  4. Foul, A foul called as a result of misconduct in which the opponent is awarded a free-throw
  5. The team in possession of the ball
  6. Ball, ball tossed into the air by the referee between two opposing players in order to start the game
  7. The team not in possession of the ball.
  8. The center position; also the foot that remains stationary until a dribbler passes the ball
  9. of Bounds, Outside the end lines and sidelines

18 Clues: An illegal hit • The team in possession of the ball • The team not in possession of the ball. • Extra time given a tied regulation game • of Bounds, Outside the end lines and sidelines • The offensive team gives the ball up to defense • Clock, A device that keeps track of time, possession and fouls • When a player moves their feet without dribbling the basketball • ...

Basketball 2013-03-21

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the acronym used to remember shooting cues
  2. A violation from bouncing the ball with both hands at the same time or stopping one's dribble and then starting it again is called a __________ dribble.
  3. number of points a team is awarded with each field goal
  4. unnecessary contact of an opponent
  5. __________ possession rule goes into effect with each tie ball in which teams alternate throwing the ball back into play
  6. the __________ knee should drive the body up in the air when performing a right handed lay-up
  7. The preferred pass used when trying to pass the ball under and around an opponent.
  8. After each field goal, the ball is put back into play by the opposing team at the _____ line.
  9. what part of your body should touch the ball when dribbling?
  10. How many players are on a basketball team?
Down
  1. How many points are awarded for a successful free-throw shot?
  2. When guarding, you should always stay between the person you are guarding and the __________.
  3. a mistake made while playing like traveling or double dribble
  4. The team who has possession of the ball
  5. illegal movement of your feet while holding the ball
  6. The action a player will use while in possession of the ball to move in any direction while still keeping one foot in contact with the floor.
  7. An offensive play may not be in the key for more than __________ seconds.
  8. An unguarded shot at the top of the key by a player that has been fouled is called a __________ throw

18 Clues: unnecessary contact of an opponent • The team who has possession of the ball • the acronym used to remember shooting cues • How many players are on a basketball team? • illegal movement of your feet while holding the ball • number of points a team is awarded with each field goal • what part of your body should touch the ball when dribbling? • ...

Basketball 2017-04-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. being violent to players
  2. what is outside the key
  3. main whocomes off the bench
  4. a player who can play two positions
  5. nba and nbl are different
  6. the second tallest player
  7. play maker who scores
  8. walking with the ball
Down
  1. where the player go and do
  2. where a player gets a two or one free shot
  3. a player that scores the points
  4. the tallest player
  5. man to man deffence
  6. is a shooter
  7. bouncing the ball
  8. driving to the basket
  9. players scoring in the basket
  10. when someone makes contact

18 Clues: is a shooter • bouncing the ball • the tallest player • man to man deffence • driving to the basket • play maker who scores • walking with the ball • what is outside the key • being violent to players • nba and nbl are different • the second tallest player • where the player go and do • when someone makes contact • main whocomes off the bench • players scoring in the basket • ...

Basketball 2022-11-14

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To closely watch an opponent with intent to keep the player from gaining possession of the ball, or from making a pass or shot.
  2. A segment of game time; a game consists of four periods.
  3. Guard A strategy in which a guard advances the ball up court to begin an offensive play.
  4. Goal A basket made while the ball is in play, worth two points. Also known simply as a basket.
  5. In position near the basket to capture rebounds and block shots.
  6. Advancing close to the basket in an effort to bank a shot off the backboard.
  7. Also known as "walking"; a violation in which the ball handler takes fewer than two steps without dribbling, or holds the ball while changing or moving the pivot foot.
  8. The team in possession of the ball.
  9. An illegal play other than a floor violation.
  10. The offensive team gives the ball up to defense.
  11. A play from one teammate to another.
Down
  1. Lane Also called "the key", the area designated for free-throws 12 feet wide and running from the baseline to the free-throw line.
  2. Bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand.
  3. Dribble The illegal act of dribbling, stopping, then dribbling again.
  4. A free shot taken from the foul line awarded a player whose opponent committed a foul.
  5. Ball The ball tossed into the air by the referee between two opposing players in order to start the game.
  6. Also known as "end lines", the boundary lines extending across both ends of the court behind the baskets.
  7. The team not in possession of the ball.
  8. Players positioned along the free-throw lane and who are generally closer to the basket than the guards.
  9. Shot A shot in which an offensive player's feet leave the floor.

20 Clues: The team in possession of the ball. • A play from one teammate to another. • The team not in possession of the ball. • An illegal play other than a floor violation. • Bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand. • The offensive team gives the ball up to defense. • A segment of game time; a game consists of four periods. • ...

basketball 2017-03-01

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the person that train the team
  2. what is the name for the Melbourne basketball team?
  3. how many timeouts do you get in the NBA
  4. when you jump and put the ball in the ring.
  5. how many players are meant to be on the court
  6. how many seconds can you stay in the key?
  7. what is the ball called
  8. the slang word for an assist
  9. the thing the ball goes through
Down
  1. how many steps are you allowed in a layup?
  2. the outer D-shaped line on the court.
  3. the surface of what the game is played on.
  4. what city did Michael Jordan first play for?
  5. the square behind the ring.
  6. the thing when you do something wrong in the game.
  7. how won 2016s MVP for the NBA?
  8. what size basketball does the NBA use?
  9. the person that calls the game.

18 Clues: what is the ball called • the square behind the ring. • the slang word for an assist • the person that train the team • how won 2016s MVP for the NBA? • the person that calls the game. • the thing the ball goes through • the outer D-shaped line on the court. • what size basketball does the NBA use? • how many timeouts do you get in the NBA • ...

Basketball 2021-12-07

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A shot that is taken after someone is fouled
  2. When you slam the ball in the hoop
  3. taking 3 or more steps without dribbling
  4. A shot that doesn't hit the rim or net
  5. How you give the ball to your teammate
  6. When you bounce the ball
  7. When the opponent gains possession of the ball
  8. The official video game of basketball made in 2020
  9. How many people are allowed on the court
  10. A shot that hits nothing but net
Down
  1. taking the ball off an opponent
  2. What happens at the start of a game
  3. A shot taken near the basketball hoop that is usually off the backboard
  4. When you dribble the ball from one hand to the other
  5. When you are guarding the opponents
  6. The type of ball used to play basketball
  7. A league that is established in America
  8. someone that teaches the team

18 Clues: When you bounce the ball • someone that teaches the team • taking the ball off an opponent • A shot that hits nothing but net • When you slam the ball in the hoop • What happens at the start of a game • When you are guarding the opponents • A shot that doesn't hit the rim or net • How you give the ball to your teammate • A league that is established in America • ...

Basketball 2013-03-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first game of basketball used a type of fruit container
  2. a player can shoot a basket and gain something for her team
  3. called by a coach at any time after a play to speak to players about the game
  4. committed by a player and is against the rules
  5. a player runs with the ball more than 2 steps without dribbling,passing or shooting
  6. Is used by players when they lose possession
  7. the colour of match basketballs
  8. is given at end of team to show who won
  9. the area that is marked on the court and surrounds the basket and contains the free throw line
Down
  1. made by player after dribbling or passing
  2. type of clothing worn by basketball players
  3. dribble two hands touch the basketball at the same time as the player dribbles
  4. a player jumps for it when it misses the hoop and sometimes hits the backboard
  5. is made by players to get from one end to another
  6. the hoop is attached to it and players use it to make a basket
  7. a player jumps high over the basket and forces the all down through the hoop
  8. a position in basketball that is usually played by the tallest player and starts with 'c'

17 Clues: the colour of match basketballs • is given at end of team to show who won • made by player after dribbling or passing • type of clothing worn by basketball players • Is used by players when they lose possession • committed by a player and is against the rules • is made by players to get from one end to another • ...

Basketball 2024-04-18

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. call for seperation on court
  2. largest hands
  3. arguably the worst NBA team ever
  4. Bust
  5. Jews own it all
  6. sunshine
  7. The emrald city
  8. "you got chefs in new orleans looking for him"
  9. longest franchise to never make finals
  10. the glyde
Down
  1. oldest Rookie Year player
  2. 2 ppl guard
  3. Ivy league
  4. "They have up Kwame Brown"
  5. jumped over Kai Cenat
  6. iconic playboy coach w/ 9 rings
  7. banned jersey number

17 Clues: Bust • sunshine • the glyde • Ivy league • 2 ppl guard • largest hands • Jews own it all • The emrald city • banned jersey number • jumped over Kai Cenat • oldest Rookie Year player • "They have up Kwame Brown" • call for seperation on court • iconic playboy coach w/ 9 rings • arguably the worst NBA team ever • longest franchise to never make finals • ...

Basketball 2023-01-31

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where the celtics are from
  2. a break that takes place halfway thru the game
  3. a shot that awards 3 points
  4. short for National Basketball Association
  5. A change in players
  6. a part of the game that usually lasts 10 minutes
  7. a violation of the rules or another player
  8. the clear backing of the basketball hoop
Down
  1. people who pay to watch from the sidelines
  2. a coach calls one of these to strategize
  3. The GOAT of the Lakers
  4. a close range shot that involves jumping
  5. This shot is awarded after a foul
  6. bouncing the ball in an evasive manner
  7. rings after the end of a quarter
  8. taking the ball from another player
  9. an exercise used to warm up/practice

17 Clues: A change in players • The GOAT of the Lakers • Where the celtics are from • a shot that awards 3 points • rings after the end of a quarter • This shot is awarded after a foul • taking the ball from another player • an exercise used to warm up/practice • bouncing the ball in an evasive manner • a coach calls one of these to strategize • a close range shot that involves jumping • ...

Basketball 2020-09-09

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the line running the length of the court
  2. a shot taken from very near the basket following a dribble and a leap toward the basket. (Maximum 2 steps)
  3. a method to put the ball into play by tossing it into the air between two opponents
  4. restart of play if the ball goes out of bounds, after a made shot, and starting a new period or half
  5. losing possession of the ball
  6. the height is 10 feet
  7. occurs when an individual is dribbling the ball and stops the dribble, then dribbles again
  8. an offensive player with the ball moving into a stationary player who has an established position
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  1. game tied at the end of regulation
  2. inventor of the game of basketball
  3. unguarded shot
  4. another name for the endline
  5. a serious offense against the rules or illegal contact with an opponent (pushing, holding, & reaching in)
  6. another name for the free throw lane
  7. position in basketball
  8. a shot at the basket that rebounds off the backboard
  9. to run illegally with the basketball or move the feet while in possession of the ball

17 Clues: unguarded shot • the height is 10 feet • position in basketball • another name for the endline • losing possession of the ball • game tied at the end of regulation • inventor of the game of basketball • another name for the free throw lane • the line running the length of the court • a shot at the basket that rebounds off the backboard • ...

Basketball 2023-11-30

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hvad betyder basketball på dansk?
  2. Hold med de bedste spillere fra et land, som spiller imod andre lande.
  3. På himlen om natten, men kan også være et symbol for en stor spiller.
  4. Når du stjæler bolden fra en modstander.
  5. Når en spiller viser at han glæder sig over et point.
  6. Ud over gul har LA Lakers denne farve på deres trøjer.
  7. Når man har opnået det bedste f.eks. flest point eller flest kampe.
  8. Et stor billede af et idol, som kan hænge på væggen på dit værelse.
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  1. Det modsatte af angreb.
  2. Når en forsvarsspiller stopper bolden på vej mod kurven.
  3. Når du griber bolden efter den har været oppe ved kurven.
  4. W i WNBA står for women, hvad betyder det på dansk?
  5. encellede organismer, som kan give sygdom.
  6. Når en spiller hopper op til kurven og presser bolden ned i den.
  7. Spiller der har lavet flest point i en sæson.
  8. Det man kæmper for at vinde, når sæsonen slutter.
  9. Fartøj som Kobe Bryant døde i, da det styrtede ned.

17 Clues: Det modsatte af angreb. • Hvad betyder basketball på dansk? • Når du stjæler bolden fra en modstander. • encellede organismer, som kan give sygdom. • Spiller der har lavet flest point i en sæson. • Det man kæmper for at vinde, når sæsonen slutter. • W i WNBA står for women, hvad betyder det på dansk? • Fartøj som Kobe Bryant døde i, da det styrtede ned. • ...

Basketball 2024-04-18

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. call for seperation on court
  2. largest hands
  3. arguably the worst NBA team ever
  4. Bust
  5. Jews own it all
  6. sunshine
  7. The emrald city
  8. "you got chefs in new orleans looking for him"
  9. longest franchise to never make finals
  10. the glyde
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  1. oldest Rookie Year player
  2. 2 ppl guard
  3. Ivy league
  4. "They have up Kwame Brown"
  5. jumped over Kai Cenat
  6. iconic playboy coach w/ 9 rings
  7. banned jersey number

17 Clues: Bust • sunshine • the glyde • Ivy league • 2 ppl guard • largest hands • Jews own it all • The emrald city • banned jersey number • jumped over Kai Cenat • oldest Rookie Year player • "They have up Kwame Brown" • call for seperation on court • iconic playboy coach w/ 9 rings • arguably the worst NBA team ever • longest franchise to never make finals • ...

Basketball 2013-04-13

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Gaining possession of the ball after another player shoots and misses.
  2. Number of player positions on a team.
  3. When a player earns double digits in points, rebounds, and assists all in one game.
  4. The way a coach teaches the game and builds his team.
  5. To push roughly.
  6. Basketball was first played by shooting balls into ______ baskets nailed to the walls.
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  1. When basketball was invented, there were ______ scores than today.
  2. To slam a basketball into the basket from above the rim.
  3. Having control of the ball.
  4. Games begin with a ________.
  5. A point ______ runs offense.
  6. Charging is an ________ foul.
  7. A person or team one is playing against.
  8. Gradually changed.
  9. Dr. _____ Naismith invented basketball in 1891.
  10. Baskets made from the outside line earn ______ points.
  11. A basket made from the field earns ______ points.

17 Clues: To push roughly. • Gradually changed. • Having control of the ball. • Games begin with a ________. • A point ______ runs offense. • Charging is an ________ foul. • Number of player positions on a team. • A person or team one is playing against. • Dr. _____ Naismith invented basketball in 1891. • A basket made from the field earns ______ points. • ...

Basketball 2013-03-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first game of basketball used a type of fruit container
  2. a player can shoot a basket and gain something for her team
  3. called by a coach at any time after a play to speak to players about the game
  4. committed by a player and is against the rules
  5. a player runs with the ball more than 2 steps without dribbling,passing or shooting
  6. Is used by players when they lose possession
  7. the colour of match basketballs
  8. is given at end of team to show who won
  9. the area that is marked on the court and surrounds the basket and contains the free throw line
Down
  1. made by player after dribbling or passing
  2. type of clothing worn by basketball players
  3. dribble two hands touch the basketball at the same time as the player dribbles
  4. a player jumps for it when it misses the hoop and sometimes hits the backboard
  5. is made by players to get from one end to another
  6. the hoop is attached to it and players use it to make a basket
  7. a player jumps high over the basket and forces the all down through the hoop
  8. a position in basketball that is usually played by the tallest player and starts with 'c'

17 Clues: the colour of match basketballs • is given at end of team to show who won • made by player after dribbling or passing • type of clothing worn by basketball players • Is used by players when they lose possession • committed by a player and is against the rules • is made by players to get from one end to another • ...

Basketball 2013-03-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first game of basketball used a type of fruit container
  2. a player can shoot a basket and gain something for her team
  3. called by a coach at any time after a play to speak to players about the game
  4. committed by a player and is against the rules
  5. a player runs with the ball more than 2 steps without dribbling,passing or shooting
  6. Is used by players when they lose possession
  7. the colour of match basketballs
  8. is given at end of team to show who won
  9. the area that is marked on the court and surrounds the basket and contains the free throw line
Down
  1. made by player after dribbling or passing
  2. type of clothing worn by basketball players
  3. dribble two hands touch the basketball at the same time as the player dribbles
  4. a player jumps for it when it misses the hoop and sometimes hits the backboard
  5. is made by players to get from one end to another
  6. the hoop is attached to it and players use it to make a basket
  7. a player jumps high over the basket and forces the all down through the hoop
  8. a position in basketball that is usually played by the tallest player and starts with 'c'

17 Clues: the colour of match basketballs • is given at end of team to show who won • made by player after dribbling or passing • type of clothing worn by basketball players • Is used by players when they lose possession • committed by a player and is against the rules • is made by players to get from one end to another • ...

Basketball 2020-07-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Your team needs the ball so you put on a full court ________________.
  2. the last name of the best shooter on the Warriors
  3. You try a tough pass to your teammate but it goes out of bounds.
  4. A little bigger than a soccer ball
  5. When the other team has the ball, and now you need to play _____________.
  6. When someone goes for a shot and you swat the ball out of bounds.
  7. Your coach has you work on plays to score.
Down
  1. When a player is fouled while shooting and gets two shots.
  2. Soft shot where you gently bank ball up against the back board.
  3. When you set a pick for your teammate
  4. 10 feet off the ground
  5. You start the game with this event.
  6. How many points do you get when you shoot "behind the arch"
  7. A way a player can advance the ball up the court.
  8. A pass to a teammate and they make the shot because of your pass
  9. After a shot you jump and get the ball
  10. What you need to do to score points.

17 Clues: 10 feet off the ground • A little bigger than a soccer ball • You start the game with this event. • What you need to do to score points. • When you set a pick for your teammate • After a shot you jump and get the ball • Your coach has you work on plays to score. • the last name of the best shooter on the Warriors • A way a player can advance the ball up the court. • ...

basketball 2023-10-02

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when two people are fighting over the ball
  2. the ball used to play
  3. having a good attitude towards the other team and officials
  4. showing poor sportsmanship/fighting
  5. free shot after a foul
  6. a pass where the ball is thrown to another player from over their head
  7. dribbling with two hands at the same time
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  1. when the ball leaves the playing area
  2. a pass using a bounce to another player
  3. a pass from your chest to another players chest
  4. a shot using the backboard
  5. taking too many steps without dribbling
  6. working together as a team
  7. shot inside the three point line
  8. slapping someone while they have the ball
  9. a soft shot around the basket
  10. shot from behind the three point line

17 Clues: the ball used to play • free shot after a foul • a shot using the backboard • working together as a team • a soft shot around the basket • shot inside the three point line • showing poor sportsmanship/fighting • when the ball leaves the playing area • shot from behind the three point line • a pass using a bounce to another player • taking too many steps without dribbling • ...

Basketball 2021-04-04

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. you block a person on the other team so your teammate can run past him
  2. when you pass the ball to a player that then
  3. when someone misses a shot and you get the ball
  4. when you can run up the side of the court
  5. the best shooter on the team
  6. you attempt to shoot but it doesn't hit the rim
  7. when the ball goes through the hoop
  8. one of the biggest plauers that get the rebounds and pass across the court
  9. the biggest player that gets the ball and pivots to see where he can pass to
  10. you jump up and make the basket mid-air
Down
  1. the quicker players that can also dribble and shoot well
  2. the best ballhandler on the team
  3. you get this when you score a basket
  4. when you bounce the ball on the court
  5. your side of the court, furthest away from the opponents hoop
  6. they take this when they get fouled
  7. you run to the basket jump up the lightly push the ball into the net

17 Clues: the best shooter on the team • the best ballhandler on the team • they take this when they get fouled • when the ball goes through the hoop • you get this when you score a basket • when you bounce the ball on the court • you jump up and make the basket mid-air • when you can run up the side of the court • when you pass the ball to a player that then • ...

Basketball 2013-03-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first game of basketball used a type of fruit container
  2. a player can shoot a basket and gain something for her team
  3. called by a coach at any time after a play to speak to players about the game
  4. committed by a player and is against the rules
  5. a player runs with the ball more than 2 steps without dribbling,passing or shooting
  6. Is used by players when they lose possession
  7. the colour of match basketballs
  8. is given at end of team to show who won
  9. the area that is marked on the court and surrounds the basket and contains the free throw line
Down
  1. made by player after dribbling or passing
  2. type of clothing worn by basketball players
  3. dribble two hands touch the basketball at the same time as the player dribbles
  4. a player jumps for it when it misses the hoop and sometimes hits the backboard
  5. is made by players to get from one end to another
  6. the hoop is attached to it and players use it to make a basket
  7. a player jumps high over the basket and forces the all down through the hoop
  8. a position in basketball that is usually played by the tallest player and starts with 'c'

17 Clues: the colour of match basketballs • is given at end of team to show who won • made by player after dribbling or passing • type of clothing worn by basketball players • Is used by players when they lose possession • committed by a player and is against the rules • is made by players to get from one end to another • ...

Basketball 2015-03-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ball out of play
  2. the board behind the basket
  3. someone who is not being guarded
  4. walks more then two steps with the ball
  5. the tip-off of the game
  6. helping with a shot
  7. a basketball shot worth one point
  8. an official who ensures the rules
Down
  1. a violation to the rules
  2. a shot that fails to miss backboard and rim
  3. when two people guard one person
  4. a one-handed shot close to the basket
  5. a shot that hits the backboard before going in
  6. number of players on a court on a single team
  7. to advance the ball to the basket
  8. the team that does not have the ball
  9. the two types of defense are man-on-man and ___

17 Clues: ball out of play • helping with a shot • the tip-off of the game • a violation to the rules • the board behind the basket • when two people guard one person • someone who is not being guarded • to advance the ball to the basket • a basketball shot worth one point • an official who ensures the rules • the team that does not have the ball • a one-handed shot close to the basket • ...

BASKETBALL 2018-02-19

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. franchise player of Portalnd Trail Blazers
  2. tallest player of all time
  3. player that made a quadruple double in a match
  4. lider of the Detroin Pistons Bad Boys
  5. last year MVP
  6. maximum stopper of the NBA history
  7. the record's man
  8. team that have more NBA Championship
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  1. last rookie of the year
  2. unly point guard that have the best defender of the season
  3. maximum scorer of all time
  4. maximum assistan of all time
  5. no drafted player that won more best defender of the year
  6. best player of all time
  7. most dominant player
  8. player that has more rings
  9. only player that won de Finals MVP losing the finals

17 Clues: last year MVP • the record's man • most dominant player • last rookie of the year • best player of all time • tallest player of all time • maximum scorer of all time • player that has more rings • maximum assistan of all time • maximum stopper of the NBA history • team that have more NBA Championship • lider of the Detroin Pistons Bad Boys • franchise player of Portalnd Trail Blazers • ...

Basketball 2024-03-28

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pass it to your teammate and they score
  2. give the other team the ball
  3. What you shot into
  4. A free shot
  5. slamming the ball in basket
  6. A shot taken really close
  7. A pass in mid-air
  8. In charge of the team
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  1. The start of a game when the ball is thrown
  2. bounce the ball
  3. run without bouncing the ball
  4. Who officiates
  5. give your teammate the ball
  6. someone grabs the ball after it is shot
  7. too much contact with the opponent
  8. shoot the ball
  9. A rejected shot

17 Clues: A free shot • Who officiates • shoot the ball • bounce the ball • A rejected shot • A pass in mid-air • What you shot into • In charge of the team • A shot taken really close • give your teammate the ball • slamming the ball in basket • give the other team the ball • run without bouncing the ball • too much contact with the opponent • pass it to your teammate and they score • ...

Basketball 2021-03-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The most dominant
  2. The best player each year
  3. The guy on the nba logo
  4. The one that controls the team
  5. A shoe brand
  6. The greek freak
  7. When you score from the outside line
  8. The top players in the league mid season
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  1. A sportsbrand
  2. Best basketballplayer of our generation
  3. Usually the smallest on the team
  4. The best guy off the bench
  5. The biggest on the team
  6. When you slam the rim
  7. The newest players to the league each year
  8. The black mamba

16 Clues: A shoe brand • A sportsbrand • The black mamba • The greek freak • The most dominant • When you slam the rim • The guy on the nba logo • The biggest on the team • The best player each year • The best guy off the bench • The one that controls the team • Usually the smallest on the team • When you score from the outside line • Best basketballplayer of our generation • ...

Basketball 2019-10-21

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Teaches the team
  2. player who brings the ball down the court
  3. defending the ball
  4. person who keeps the score
  5. has possession of ball
  6. getting the ball after a shot
  7. clothes a player wears in a game
  8. a type of shot taken by a player
Down
  1. A person on the team
  2. basket made outside the arch on the court
  3. person who oversees the game
  4. where players sit that are not playing
  5. Round orange ball
  6. time taken for the coach to talk to the players
  7. sign that keeps the score
  8. Penatly against a player

16 Clues: Teaches the team • Round orange ball • defending the ball • A person on the team • has possession of ball • Penatly against a player • sign that keeps the score • person who keeps the score • person who oversees the game • getting the ball after a shot • clothes a player wears in a game • a type of shot taken by a player • where players sit that are not playing • ...

basketball 2023-03-16

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fastsbreak
  2. screen
  3. turnover
  4. freethrow
  5. doubledribble
  6. traval
  7. layup
  8. zonedefence
Down
  1. press
  2. carry
  3. bankshot
  4. airball
  5. rebound
  6. boxout
  7. assist
  8. key

16 Clues: key • press • carry • layup • screen • boxout • traval • assist • airball • rebound • bankshot • turnover • freethrow • fastsbreak • zonedefence • doubledribble

Basketball 2013-03-08

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When you get thrown out of the game
  2. Grab boards
  3. Player chasing his 6th ring, aged 34
  4. When you get a bucket
  5. When you do something restricted
  6. Someone who dictates a team
  7. When you team play
  8. When you pick someones pocket
Down
  1. When you score more
  2. He won MVP, Finals MVP, Olympic Medal last year
  3. When you reject a player
  4. People who play
  5. When you do something illegal
  6. When you throw a bad pass
  7. When someone gets hurt
  8. When you don't score more than the other team

16 Clues: Grab boards • People who play • When you team play • When you score more • When you get a bucket • When someone gets hurt • When you reject a player • When you throw a bad pass • Someone who dictates a team • When you do something illegal • When you pick someones pocket • When you do something restricted • When you get thrown out of the game • Player chasing his 6th ring, aged 34 • ...

Basketball 2020-12-31

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The center position; also the foot that remains stationary until a dribbler passes the ball.
  2. An illegal play other than a floor violation.
  3. An offensive player fouls by illegally contacting a stationary defense player.
  4. An offensive player sets up a scree
  5. A pass that sets up a score
  6. Using the body to block an opponent.
  7. A offence player is positioned between a teammate and the opponent to clear the way for the teammate's shot at the basket
  8. Also called the "paint"; area extending from the end line to the free-throw line and 12 feet across.
  9. The team not in possession of the ball.
Down
  1. A dunked free-throw.
  2. Another word for "carrying the ball".
  3. The surface to which the basket is mounted.
  4. Another word for basket.
  5. In position near the basket to capture rebounds and block shots.
  6. To closely watch an opponent with intent to keep the player from gaining possession of the ball, or from making a pass or shot.
  7. Also known as "end lines", the boundary lines extending across both ends of the court behind the baskets.

16 Clues: A dunked free-throw. • Another word for basket. • A pass that sets up a score • An offensive player sets up a scree • Using the body to block an opponent. • Another word for "carrying the ball". • The team not in possession of the ball. • The surface to which the basket is mounted. • An illegal play other than a floor violation. • ...

basketball 2023-03-16

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. layup
  2. turnover
  3. rebound
  4. airball
  5. screen
  6. press
  7. freethrow
  8. key
Down
  1. doubledribble
  2. fastbreak
  3. assist
  4. boxout
  5. travel
  6. zonedefence
  7. bankshot
  8. carry

16 Clues: key • layup • press • carry • assist • boxout • travel • screen • rebound • airball • turnover • bankshot • fastbreak • freethrow • zonedefence • doubledribble

Basketball 2023-03-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carry
  2. FreeThrow
  3. ZoneDefense
  4. BoxOut
  5. Rebound
  6. Assist
  7. Bankshot
  8. Travel
  9. Key
Down
  1. AirBall
  2. TurnOver
  3. Screen
  4. DoubleDribble
  5. Press
  6. FastBreak
  7. LayUp

16 Clues: Key • Carry • Press • LayUp • Screen • BoxOut • Assist • Travel • AirBall • Rebound • TurnOver • Bankshot • FreeThrow • FastBreak • ZoneDefense • DoubleDribble

basketball 2023-03-24

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a complete miss of the net
  2. a line painted on the court
  3. helping a teammate score a basket
  4. blocking an opponent from a rebound
  5. moving to the other side of the court as fast as possible
  6. grabbing the ball after a missed shot
  7. shots given to a player after a foul
  8. adding pressure to offense
  9. a type of throw
Down
  1. dribbling after carrying the ball
  2. using the backboard to score
  3. dribbling with two hands
  4. defense by area
  5. taking steps to travel
  6. when defense becomes offense
  7. blocking to allow a teammate to throw

16 Clues: defense by area • a type of throw • taking steps to travel • dribbling with two hands • a complete miss of the net • adding pressure to offense • a line painted on the court • using the backboard to score • when defense becomes offense • dribbling after carrying the ball • helping a teammate score a basket • blocking an opponent from a rebound • shots given to a player after a foul • ...

Basketball 2023-06-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To throw or hand off the ball to a teammate
  2. A violation of the rules resulting in a free throw or possession turnover
  3. The person who leads and instructs the team during games and practices
  4. To attempt to score by throwing the ball into the opponent's hoop
  5. To retrieve the ball after a missed shot or a rebounded shot by the opponent
  6. The circular goal with a net attached where players try to score by shooting the ball
  7. An official who enforces the rules and makes calls during the game
  8. To propel oneself off the ground using the legs
Down
  1. The playing area where the game of basketball takes place
  2. An individual participating in the game of basketball
  3. To successfully make a shot and earn points for your team
  4. A shot taken close to the hoop by laying the ball directly into the basket
  5. To take the ball away from an opponent by intercepting a pass or dislodging it
  6. To prevent an opponent's shot by jumping and reaching to deflect the ball
  7. To bounce the ball repeatedly with one hand while moving
  8. A group of players who work together to compete against another team

16 Clues: To throw or hand off the ball to a teammate • To propel oneself off the ground using the legs • An individual participating in the game of basketball • To bounce the ball repeatedly with one hand while moving • The playing area where the game of basketball takes place • To successfully make a shot and earn points for your team • ...

Basketball 2023-03-22

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Player that passes the ball to a teammate
  2. rebounding ball off the backboard
  3. Surrounding hoop
  4. Getting to scoring position quickly
  5. Awarded statistic
  6. defense Guarding an area
  7. A violation
  8. A pick
Down
  1. an illegal action
  2. Lose the ball
  3. a shot is missed
  4. Worth one point
  5. Worth 2 points
  6. securing position
  7. A tactical playing style
  8. Pausing the ball before dibbling

16 Clues: A pick • A violation • Lose the ball • Worth 2 points • Worth one point • a shot is missed • Surrounding hoop • an illegal action • Awarded statistic • securing position • A tactical playing style • defense Guarding an area • Pausing the ball before dibbling • rebounding ball off the backboard • Getting to scoring position quickly • Player that passes the ball to a teammate

Basketball 2022-10-13

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Behind-the-back pass
  2. Basketball player, Slang
  3. Basketball position
  4. Shot bounces off the rim
  5. Bounce pass
  6. Commit a basketball infraction
  7. Dribbling
Down
  1. An assist
  2. nothing-but-net
  3. move your feet without dribbling
  4. Lost a ball to the member of other team
  5. Acting to get a foul
  6. Give your team mate open shot
  7. Attached to the back of the basket
  8. Shot off the mark
  9. Basketbal slam

16 Clues: An assist • Dribbling • Bounce pass • Basketbal slam • nothing-but-net • Shot off the mark • Basketball position • Behind-the-back pass • Acting to get a foul • Basketball player, Slang • Shot bounces off the rim • Give your team mate open shot • Commit a basketball infraction • move your feet without dribbling • Attached to the back of the basket • Lost a ball to the member of other team

Basketball 2023-07-12

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. foul is an infraction of the rules more serious than a violation.
  2. an offensive play in which one player passes the ball near the basket to a teammate who jumps, catches the ball in mid-air and dunks or lays it in before touching the ground.
  3. The brand of the player Michael Jordan
  4. a stat where a player scores off of your pass.
  5. when a player ends their dribble by catching or causing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands and then dribbles it again
  6. The nickname of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Down
  1. The award which a player wins if they were the best player all season.
  2. An annual event in which 2 teams battle in a 7 game series to take the ultimate victory
  3. A round rim with a net hanging
  4. a strategy to get the ball to another player.
  5. To bounce the ball to go forward
  6. a field goal from beyond the arc.
  7. An annual event in which teams select eligible players.
  8. a stat where you grab the ball after a missed shot
  9. a shot downwards into the basket with the hands above the rim.
  10. Player loses possession to the opposition.

16 Clues: A round rim with a net hanging • To bounce the ball to go forward • a field goal from beyond the arc. • The brand of the player Michael Jordan • The nickname of Giannis Antetokounmpo. • Player loses possession to the opposition. • a strategy to get the ball to another player. • a stat where a player scores off of your pass. • ...

Basketball 2013-02-08

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. A pass or handoff resulting in a basket made by a teammate.
  2. moving the ball into the backcourt once it has been advanced to the frontcourt
  3. illegally moving the ball by violating the dribbling rules
  4. A style of defense in which each player is assigned to a specific opponent to guard anywhere on the court
  5. dribbling again after the first dribble has ended.
  6. the requirement that a team must bring the ball across the midcourt line within ten second after gaining possession
  7. A style of defense in which each player us assigned to guard a designated floor area, rather than a specific opponent.
  8. a line, 15 feet from the basket
  9. a basket scored from the floor.
  10. a free shot from the foul line, worth one point, awarded as a penalty for a foul by the opposing team.
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  1. a foul by an offensive player who runs into a defensive player who has established court position.
  2. a foul for misbehavior or some technical rule infraction
  3. a personal foul committed by a member of an offensive team, usually not involving a free throw as part of the penalty
  4. any of a variety of body-contact fouls; five, or in professional ball, six prohibits the player who commits them.
  5. rule The rule where any jump ball situation after the opening jump ball results in each team gaining possession of the ball. The team losing the opening jump ball will be awarded first possession, with teams alternating possession for the rest of the game.
  6. a foul by a defensive player who blocks the legal pathway of an offensive player.

16 Clues: a line, 15 feet from the basket • a basket scored from the floor. • dribbling again after the first dribble has ended. • a foul for misbehavior or some technical rule infraction • A pass or handoff resulting in a basket made by a teammate. • illegally moving the ball by violating the dribbling rules • ...

Basketball 2021-09-07

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. a large board on which the score in a game or match displayed
  2. when you take more than 2 steps while holding the ball
  3. what you play basketball on
  4. a group of players forming one side in a game
  5. bouncing the ball with one hand
  6. when the ball does not touch the ring or backboard
  7. a round obeject made out of rubber
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  1. Nba team representing Miami
  2. a pass that sets up a score
  3. when you shoot from behind the three point line
  4. A person who trains you to be better at the
  5. The game controller
  6. when you tap the ball out of someones hand
  7. when you smack or push the other team
  8. where you play your game
  9. round and you shoot the ball in it

16 Clues: The game controller • where you play your game • Nba team representing Miami • a pass that sets up a score • what you play basketball on • bouncing the ball with one hand • round and you shoot the ball in it • a round obeject made out of rubber • when you smack or push the other team • when you tap the ball out of someones hand • A person who trains you to be better at the • ...

Basketball 2021-09-07

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when you tap the ball out of someones hand
  2. when you shoot from behind the three point line
  3. A person who trains you to be better at the
  4. bouncing the ball with one hand
  5. a large board on which the score in a game or match displayed
  6. a group of players forming one side in a game
  7. a round obeject made out of rubber
  8. when you smack or push the other team
  9. when you take more than 2 steps while holding the ball
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  1. Nba team representing Miami
  2. The game controller
  3. what you play basketball on
  4. when the ball does not touch the ring or backboard
  5. where you play your game
  6. round and you shoot the ball in it
  7. a pass that sets up a score

16 Clues: The game controller • where you play your game • Nba team representing Miami • what you play basketball on • a pass that sets up a score • bouncing the ball with one hand • round and you shoot the ball in it • a round obeject made out of rubber • when you smack or push the other team • when you tap the ball out of someones hand • A person who trains you to be better at the • ...

basketball 2023-01-19

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. wasit satu
  2. serangan kilat
  3. pola untuk pertahanan satu lawan satu
  4. menembak bola
  5. diterapkan suatu regu tak mempunyai jangkung
  6. suatu alat yang digunakan oleh wasit
  7. pola penyerangan cepat dalam bola basket
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  1. menggiring bola basket
  2. pemain tengah bola basket
  3. induk bola basket
  4. mengoper bola basket
  5. penyerangan sangat bergantung pada teknik
  6. gerakan memutar
  7. sangat baik untuk pertahanan 1 lawan satu
  8. pertahanan individu
  9. wasit dua

16 Clues: wasit dua • wasit satu • menembak bola • serangan kilat • gerakan memutar • induk bola basket • pertahanan individu • mengoper bola basket • menggiring bola basket • pemain tengah bola basket • suatu alat yang digunakan oleh wasit • pola untuk pertahanan satu lawan satu • pola penyerangan cepat dalam bola basket • penyerangan sangat bergantung pada teknik • ...

Basketball 2023-03-15

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. You get fouled and have to shoot a?
  2. When you take the ball from anothers hand
  3. When you get the ball from a miss its called?
  4. The line behind the basket
  5. The game usually starts off with a
  6. You jump very high and mostly you
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  1. When you score the last second its called?
  2. All the other players that is not on the court is on the?
  3. When you take the other teams pass
  4. You get the ball and run alone up the court
  5. When you pass the ball up to someone who jumps and dunks it is called an
  6. Mostly the biggest guy on the team
  7. The one that mostly hit 3 pointers
  8. When you jump up and lays the ball in its called?
  9. When the ball gets out of bounds and you have to pass it in its called an
  10. Lebron plays the position

16 Clues: Lebron plays the position • The line behind the basket • You jump very high and mostly you • When you take the other teams pass • Mostly the biggest guy on the team • The one that mostly hit 3 pointers • The game usually starts off with a • You get fouled and have to shoot a? • When you take the ball from anothers hand • When you score the last second its called? • ...

basketball 2024-10-01

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. what is the most points every scored in a game?
  2. girls or boys play basketball?
  3. how many players were on each team?
  4. when was basketball first ever played?
  5. Basketball Sneakers had to be partially _____?
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  1. where does basketball originate from?
  2. ____ was not allowed at first.
  3. about how many people play basketball?
  4. who created basketball?
  5. what shoes were once banned?
  6. who scored the first 4 pointer in basketball?
  7. when was the first women's basketball team created?
  8. how much physical contact is in basketball?
  9. what percentage of NBA players became broke after 5 years?
  10. WHo scored the first slam dunk?
  11. ____ were originally permitted.

16 Clues: who created basketball? • what shoes were once banned? • ____ was not allowed at first. • girls or boys play basketball? • WHo scored the first slam dunk? • ____ were originally permitted. • how many players were on each team? • where does basketball originate from? • about how many people play basketball? • when was basketball first ever played? • ...

Basketball 2022-11-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team before a player takes a shot
  2. When the 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
  3. When a defensive player causes a turnover for their opponents
  4. Type of defense where each player defends an area on the court
  5. The amount of time a team has to put up a legal shot
  6. When a missed shot does not even touch the rim
  7. When a player retrieves the ball after a missed field goal or free throw
  8. When a shot is made by bouncing off the backboard
  9. The creator of basketball
  10. When a made shot only touches the net when it goes in
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  1. Type of basket used as rims when basketball was first played
  2. Where basketball was invented
  3. The rectangular area on the court extending from the foul line to the baseline
  4. When a player takes more than two steps without dribbling the ball
  5. Type of defense where each player is guarding an opponent
  6. When a player passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to a field goal

16 Clues: The creator of basketball • Where basketball was invented • When a missed shot does not even touch the rim • When a shot is made by bouncing off the backboard • The amount of time a team has to put up a legal shot • When a made shot only touches the net when it goes in • Type of defense where each player is guarding an opponent • ...

Basketball 2022-11-19

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of defense where each player defends an area on the court
  2. Type of basket used as rims when basketball was first played
  3. When a made shot only touches the net when it goes in
  4. When a missed shot does not even touch the rim
  5. Type of defense where each player is guarding an opponent
  6. When a player passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to a field goal
  7. When a player retrieves the ball after a missed field goal or free throw
  8. When a player takes more than two steps without dribbling the ball
  9. When a defensive player causes a turnover for their opponents
  10. When a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team before a player takes a shot
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  1. Where basketball was invented
  2. When the 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
  3. The amount of time a team has to put up a legal shot
  4. When a shot is made by bouncing off the backboard
  5. The rectangular area on the court extending from the foul line to the baseline
  6. The creator of basketball

16 Clues: The creator of basketball • Where basketball was invented • When a missed shot does not even touch the rim • When a shot is made by bouncing off the backboard • The amount of time a team has to put up a legal shot • When a made shot only touches the net when it goes in • Type of defense where each player is guarding an opponent • ...

basketball 2023-02-10

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what is it called when you throw it through the rim
  2. who is the most dominant player of all time
  3. who is the goat
  4. who won this years champion chip
  5. what is the box on the court
  6. how many points is a deep shot worth
  7. who is the best shooter of all time
  8. what is it called when you do something wrong
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  1. what is the glass part of the hoop
  2. who holds the scoring record
  3. what do you shoot at
  4. what is it called when you lay it in
  5. what is the orange part of the hoop
  6. what foul will get you ejected
  7. how many fouls can you have till you are no longer allowed to play
  8. how many points is a mid range worth

16 Clues: who is the goat • what do you shoot at • who holds the scoring record • what is the box on the court • what foul will get you ejected • who won this years champion chip • what is the glass part of the hoop • what is the orange part of the hoop • who is the best shooter of all time • what is it called when you lay it in • how many points is a deep shot worth • ...

Basketball 2023-05-05

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Lugar onde a bola é arremessada no basquete
  2. Quando a bola é jogada na cesta
  3. CelticsA cor da camisa dos jogadores é verde
  4. throw Quando o jogador sofre falta ao arremessar
  5. Ex jogador do Chicago Bulls
  6. James Jogador do Lakers
  7. Barkley Ex jogador do Phoenix Suns
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  1. Briant Ex jogador do Lakers
  2. Bulls Símbolo da camisa é um touro
  3. Curry Jogador do Warriors
  4. Suns Time do Estado do Arizona
  5. State Warriors Atual campeão da NBA
  6. Volta de bola rebatida
  7. Maior campeão da NBA
  8. Bird Ex jogador do Celtics
  9. Objeto,geralmente esférico,utilizado para lazer

16 Clues: Maior campeão da NBA • Volta de bola rebatida • James Jogador do Lakers • Curry Jogador do Warriors • Ex jogador do Chicago Bulls • Bird Ex jogador do Celtics • Briant Ex jogador do Lakers • Quando a bola é jogada na cesta • Suns Time do Estado do Arizona • Bulls Símbolo da camisa é um touro • State Warriors Atual campeão da NBA • ...

basketball 2024-09-24

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. another word for fouling an opponent.
  2. the process of throwing the ball back into the game after it goes out of bounds.
  3. shot that misses both the rim and the backboard
  4. the line that runs parallel to the backboard
  5. a shot that bounces off the backboard and then falls through
  6. an individual whos in charge of recording the score throughout the game
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  1. when a player close to the basket jumps up and throws the ball down into the hoop
  2. the movement from offense to defense and defense to offense.
  3. signals the start of the game and before certain movements.
  4. the ability to move one foot while keeping the other planted.
  5. if a game is tied, a five minute _ will occur.
  6. a dribbling move where the player switches the ball from one hand to the other while changing directions
  7. a clutch shot made in the final seconds
  8. when a player intentionally falls or stumbles to make it appear the opponent has fouled them
  9. teams reserved players
  10. difficult or bad shot

16 Clues: difficult or bad shot • teams reserved players • another word for fouling an opponent. • a clutch shot made in the final seconds • the line that runs parallel to the backboard • if a game is tied, a five minute _ will occur. • shot that misses both the rim and the backboard • signals the start of the game and before certain movements. • ...

Basketball 2021-04-21

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. A shot in which a basket is attempted from under the net; generally considered one of the easier shots.
  2. A shot usually made when a player is not close to the basket. The ball is thrown with two hands. This type of shot tends to be quite accurate.
  3. A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of the jump.
  4. A tactic used by an offensive player in which the player pretends to do cut, pass, or shoot in order to deceive an opponent
  5. Something that presents difficulty and requires effort to master or achieve.
  6. The team or players in a game or sport who are attempting to score or move the ball forward.
  7. A shot in which the ball is tapped back into the basket as it rebounds from the backboard.
  8. RANGE An area around the basketball goal in which a player has the best chance of making a shot based on skill level and physical development
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  1. A shot executed with both hands holding the ball initially. The ball is then pushed into the basket with one hand.
  2. To continue moving after an object has been kicked, struck, or thrown
  3. To move an object from one space to another
  4. The ball is thrown to the basket over one shoulder of the player who is handling the ball. The center and forwards on a team will find this shot extremely valuable.
  5. A shot in which a player who has been fouled shoots from behind the free-throw line
  6. The team or players in a game or sport who are trying to steal away possession of the ball and stop their opponent from scoring a goal or point
  7. An ability specific to a task.

15 Clues: An ability specific to a task. • To move an object from one space to another • To continue moving after an object has been kicked, struck, or thrown • Something that presents difficulty and requires effort to master or achieve. • A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of the jump. • ...

basketball 2021-03-26

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. every year new players in the nba are founded in the ____
  2. which kind of basket was first used for the game
  3. if a player commits a foul, the referee awards a free____
  4. the round metal rime from which a basketball net is suspended
  5. the official
  6. a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal
  7. what was the nickname of a famous player that owns a brand and that played for the LA Lakers
  8. to bounce the ball while you run
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  1. at what height must a basket ring be
  2. a high jump shoot in which the ball is thrust down through the hoop
  3. what is mvp (award)mean
  4. a player loses the ball to a member of the other team with out taking a shot
  5. if you run with the ball you must also___ it
  6. a pass to a team mate that leads directly to a goal
  7. what is it called coming off the backboard

15 Clues: the official • what is mvp (award)mean • to bounce the ball while you run • at what height must a basket ring be • a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal • what is it called coming off the backboard • if you run with the ball you must also___ it • which kind of basket was first used for the game • a pass to a team mate that leads directly to a goal • ...

basketball 2021-10-13

basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Name for Houston basketball team
  2. National Basketball Association
  3. Name for the Miami basketball team
  4. City where the Celtics are from
  5. Played for the Bulls in the 1990's
  6. Basketball player with mamba mentality
  7. Name for the New Orleans basketball team
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  1. the ball they use in the sport
  2. The position that directs the court
  3. what the game is played on
  4. Team that Ja Morant plays for
  5. Player who plays for the Lakers
  6. Basketball video game
  7. Basketball player from Mississippi that plays for the suns
  8. Name for Milwaukee

15 Clues: Name for Milwaukee • Basketball video game • what the game is played on • Team that Ja Morant plays for • the ball they use in the sport • National Basketball Association • City where the Celtics are from • Player who plays for the Lakers • Name for Houston basketball team • Name for the Miami basketball team • Played for the Bulls in the 1990's • ...

Basketball 2021-12-08

Basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. Basketball team in Miami
  2. Located in Milwaukee
  3. Best player on the Lakers
  4. Lamelo ball is the starting point guard
  5. Basketball team in Brooklyn
  6. Purple and Gold colors
  7. Basketball team in phoenix
  8. Basketball team in San Antonio
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  1. Basketball team in San Fransico
  2. Basketball team in Chicago
  3. @x unanimous MVP
  4. Located in New York
  5. Basketball team in Toronto
  6. Basketball team in Dallas
  7. Best 3pt shooter of all time.
  8. Basketball team in Boston

16 Clues: @x unanimous MVP • Located in New York • Located in Milwaukee • Purple and Gold colors • Basketball team in Miami • Best player on the Lakers • Basketball team in Dallas • Basketball team in Boston • Basketball team in Chicago • Basketball team in Toronto • Basketball team in phoenix • Basketball team in Brooklyn • Best 3pt shooter of all time. • Basketball team in San Antonio • ...