basketball Crossword Puzzles
basketball 2019-05-02
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- the national basketball association
- bouncing the ball after you've picked it up
- the cotton tied thing under the ring
- what holds the ring up
- guard Kobe Bryant position
- towering player in the middle
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- the ball used to play
- when you've been fouled
- begins the game
- a shot played of the backboard
- walking with the ball without bouncing
- taking the ball from another player
12 Clues: begins the game • the ball used to play • what holds the ring up • when you've been fouled • guard Kobe Bryant position • towering player in the middle • a shot played of the backboard • the national basketball association • taking the ball from another player • the cotton tied thing under the ring • walking with the ball without bouncing • ...
Basketball 2020-04-09
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- This team won the euroleague in 2012.
- This country won the mundobasket in 2019.
- LeBron James plays for this team.
- He was the finals MVP in 2016.
- He is the greatest player of all time.
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- Giannis Antentokounmpo plays for this team.
- He is playing for Trail Blaizers and he is the best scorer of his team.
- He is the best scorer in euroleague of all time.
- The most popular and exciting basketball league.
- This team won the NBA finals in 2019.
- This player called "Black Mamba".
- This country won Russia in 1987.
12 Clues: He was the finals MVP in 2016. • This country won Russia in 1987. • LeBron James plays for this team. • This player called "Black Mamba". • This team won the euroleague in 2012. • This team won the NBA finals in 2019. • He is the greatest player of all time. • This country won the mundobasket in 2019. • Giannis Antentokounmpo plays for this team. • ...
Basketball 2023-04-22
12 Clues: walk • score • shoot it • bounce it • hit on arm • net attached • stripped shirt • hanging on rim • group of players • extra time on clock • how you score points • give ball to someone on your team
Basketball 2023-04-27
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- Best NBA point guard?
- where's lebron from?
- Greatest FLO shooter
- Boston Celtics legendary player of 1970's?
- Player with a nickname Diesel
- Term for the best basketballer
- Name of the NBA team based in Los Angeles?
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- Who holds the record for the most NBA championships?
- All-time leader in points per game in the NBA?
- Players on a basketball court at once?
- Nickname of New York NBA team?
- Slang word for goal ring
12 Clues: where's lebron from? • Greatest FLO shooter • Best NBA point guard? • Slang word for goal ring • Nickname of New York NBA team? • Player with a nickname Diesel • Term for the best basketballer • Players on a basketball court at once? • Boston Celtics legendary player of 1970's? • Name of the NBA team based in Los Angeles? • All-time leader in points per game in the NBA? • ...
Basketball 2014-02-13
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- What is a place you can play basketball on a team?
- What do you stand out of to get three points?
- What is something you can get if they miss?
- What pass do you make with your chest?
- What pass can you do between a players legs?
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- What does a thief do?
- What do you do to get to the hoop?
- What do you get when you're fouled?
- What pass is overhead?
- What do you need for to play basketball?
- Who WAS a professional NBA All star?
- This is important to stop the team from getting points.
12 Clues: What does a thief do? • What pass is overhead? • What do you do to get to the hoop? • What do you get when you're fouled? • Who WAS a professional NBA All star? • What pass do you make with your chest? • What do you need for to play basketball? • What is something you can get if they miss? • What pass can you do between a players legs? • ...
Basketball 2024-03-26
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- A professional game is made up of four of these.
- Player position
- You are on ______ when the other team has the ball
- Which NBA team is based Orlando? The Orlando _____
- Inside diameter in inches of a basketball rim.
- Acronym for world's largest professional sports league.
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- A _____ throw is worth one point if it goes in.
- This person controls the game.
- You are on _________ when your team has the ball.
- The N in NBA
- A players hand is above the rim when the ball is slammed through the hoop
- Which NBA team is based in Phoenix? The Phoenix ____
12 Clues: The N in NBA • Player position • This person controls the game. • Inside diameter in inches of a basketball rim. • A _____ throw is worth one point if it goes in. • A professional game is made up of four of these. • You are on _________ when your team has the ball. • You are on ______ when the other team has the ball • Which NBA team is based Orlando? The Orlando _____ • ...
BASKETBALL PLAYERS 2019-01-15
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- The player with most triple doubles of all time. He averaged a triple double in a full season.
- The Lithuanian center of Toronto Raptors.
- The legend of Miami Heat. He made a good partner with LeBron in 2006
- The tallest player in the NBA together with Porzingis
- The best three pointer in the current NBA
- The best European player of all time and two times MVP of the season with Dallas
- A legend of the Lakers. The "Mamba" retired in 2016
- The best center in this century. He played in Lakers
- The best dunker ever
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- One of the best Argentinian in history. He played in San Antonio Spurs and he retired 1 year ago
- The best Spanish player in history. He won a ring with Lakers
- One of the Spanish players who plays in Denver Nuggets
- The beard.
- The best greek in the NBA
- He is a rookie of Dallas Mavericks in the current season
- The real G.O.A.T.
- The current coach of gsw and one of the best three pointers in the Chicago Bulls of jordan.
- The best player in the current NBA
- The current most three pointer of all time. He played in Bostojn Celtics.
- The point guard of Dallas Mavericks, he is good at dunking
20 Clues: The beard. • The real G.O.A.T. • The best dunker ever • The best greek in the NBA • The best player in the current NBA • The Lithuanian center of Toronto Raptors. • The best three pointer in the current NBA • A legend of the Lakers. The "Mamba" retired in 2016 • The best center in this century. He played in Lakers • The tallest player in the NBA together with Porzingis • ...
Basketball Vocabulary 2022-02-01
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- a special type of screen where a player stands so the defensive player slides to make contact, freeing an offensive teammate for a shot or drive.
- Occurs when two opponents have one or both hands firmly on the ball, and neither can gain possession without undue roughness.
- ball movement by a player in control who throws or taps the ball in the air or onto the floor and then touches it. The dribble ends when the dribbler touches the ball with both hand simultaneously, permits it to come to a rest while in contact with it, or loses control.
- a term usually applied when the ball bounces off the backboard or basket.
- foul A noncontact foul by a player, team or coach for unsportsmanlike behavior or failure to abide by rules regarding submission of lineups, uniform numbering, and substitution procedures.
- a maneuver in which the offensive player makes a pass to a teammate, and then immediately cuts in toward the basket for a return pass.
- tall players who are responsible for the rebounding and shooting phases of the teams operation.
- A term used to designate a direct pass from a rebounder to a teammate with the main objective being the start of a fastbreak.
- an offensive maneuver where a player is positioned between the defender and a teammate in order to free the teammate for an uncontested shot.
- personal contact against the body of a defensive opponent by a player with the ball.
- The end line.
- When two opponents commit personal fouls against each other at the same time. The result is a throw-in for the team entitled, as a result of the alternating jump ball process.
- takes place when a player who is holding the ball steps once or more than once in any direction with the same foot.
- moving the ball quickly down court in order to score before the defense can set up.
- a quick offensive move by a player trying to get free for a pass.
- goal-A basket scored from the field.
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- an infraction of the rules resulting in a throw-in from out-of-bounds for the opponents.
- players who set up a team’s offensive pattern; usually the smaller players on the team or the best ball handlers.
- An offensive maneuver whereby a player cuts toward the baseline to the basket, behind the defenders, and receives a pass for a field goal attempt.
- A player cutting to the three-second lane area, pausing and anticipating a pass.
- when a player in possession of the ball within bounds progresses illegally in any direction.
- an aggressive move toward the basket by a player with the ball.
- The privilege given a player to score one or two points by unhindered shots for a goal from within the free throw circle and behind the free throw line.
- A method of putting the ball into play to start the game or any overtime periods by tossing it up between two opponents in the center circle.
- most often the tallest player on the team. This player is situated near the basket, around the three-second lane area, and is responsible for rebounding and close-range shooting,
- A player foul which involves contact with an opponent while the ball is alive or after the ball is in possession of a player for a throw-in.
- A term used to designate a player’s position under the backboard which prevents an opposing player from achieving good rebounding position.
- a method of putting the ball in play from out-of-bounds.
28 Clues: The end line. • goal-A basket scored from the field. • a method of putting the ball in play from out-of-bounds. • an aggressive move toward the basket by a player with the ball. • a quick offensive move by a player trying to get free for a pass. • a term usually applied when the ball bounces off the backboard or basket. • ...
latin-basketball 2023-03-06
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- im gonna be the best in my...
- my iq on the court is amazing, basketball...
- dont come ... to me on the court
- i feel like the court is my...
- my footwork is a... from God
- i can shoot from ...
- i have to ... on the court
- basketball is a place of ...
- i play basketball in the ...
- i get so hot, it feels like a ...
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- when im on the court im a...
- if you shoot a 3 i say ... its not going in
- on the court i like to... passed you
- the bench is where you need to...
- i play basketball hieme
- my floater is so high it goes to...
- on the court, im the one to...
- you got yo ankles snatched yo flew to a...
- down by 1, 8 sec's left i need to...
- i double team to... my team mate
- i got you praying to your ancestors on how to stop me at a...
- i take your ankles you on your knees praying at an...
22 Clues: i can shoot from ... • i play basketball hieme • i have to ... on the court • when im on the court im a... • my footwork is a... from God • basketball is a place of ... • i play basketball in the ... • im gonna be the best in my... • on the court, im the one to... • i feel like the court is my... • dont come ... to me on the court • i double team to... my team mate • ...
Basketball Crossword 2023-03-16
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- the defense gets the ball after a missed shot
- a type of offensive foul
- type of defense responsible for an area
- should point at the rim when shooting a jump shot
- worth only 1 point
- used to get the ball out the basket in 1891
- where the game was invented
- type of ball used to play with in 1891
- slamming the ball into the rim
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- offense touches the ball while its entering the rim
- touching the ball while its entering the rim
- the offense cannot stand in the ____ for more than 3 seconds
- stopping your opponent from scoring
- should not go higher than your waist
- worth 2 or 3 points
- can score any way, dribble well, plays good defense
- the best rebounder on the team
- the best ball handler
- type of defense responsible for one person
- highest percentage shot
20 Clues: worth only 1 point • worth 2 or 3 points • the best ball handler • highest percentage shot • a type of offensive foul • where the game was invented • the best rebounder on the team • slamming the ball into the rim • stopping your opponent from scoring • should not go higher than your waist • type of ball used to play with in 1891 • type of defense responsible for an area • ...
BASKETBALL PUZZLE 2017-02-27
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- often the tallest person on the floor
- cue word used for shooting
- worth 1 point
- used to begin a game
- step, push, down, and out
- continuously pushing the ball to the floor with one hand
- this word is the B in shooting
- pushing, tripping
- elbow and knees do this during a shot
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- defense used to play a certain area
- usually responsible for ball-handling
- inventor of basketball
- responsible for shooting & rebounding
- three seconds, double dribble
- unsportsmanlike conduct
- what the first hoops were made of
- also called the end-line
- skill used when trying to score points
- two-handed pass - step, snap wrist
- a pass that hits the floor
20 Clues: worth 1 point • pushing, tripping • used to begin a game • inventor of basketball • unsportsmanlike conduct • also called the end-line • step, push, down, and out • cue word used for shooting • a pass that hits the floor • three seconds, double dribble • this word is the B in shooting • what the first hoops were made of • two-handed pass - step, snap wrist • ...
basketball teams 2017-04-25
29 Clues: Utah • Miami • Denver • Dallas • Boston • Phoenix • Atlanta • Indiana • Memphis • Oakland • Houston • Toronto • Orlando • Detroit • Chicago • Portland • New York • Brooklyn • Cleveland • Milwaukee • Charlotte • Minnesota • Washington • Sacramento • New Orleans • San Antonio • Oklahoma City • Los Angeles : Chris Paul • Los Angeles : Jordan Clarkson
Basketball Crossword 2020-02-11
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- an nba team located in miami
- a dominant center in the NBA with initials D.M.
- the last series in the playoffs is called this
- national basketball association
- the first series of the playoffs
- a dynasty in the state of Texas (silver and black)
- comes after the regular season
- a game that includes a ball played 5on5
- the prize for winning the championship
- the best player on a team
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- the goal of every team is to win a ____
- nickname is The King
- one of two divisions in the NBA
- a player who has a brand of ball named after him
- a player with the most championship rings
- an nba team in arizona
- a move used by a guard to go past the defender
- common move used by a post player to shoot
- a violation in which the ball goes back over the mid line
- easy shot in basketball
20 Clues: nickname is The King • an nba team in arizona • easy shot in basketball • the best player on a team • an nba team located in miami • comes after the regular season • one of two divisions in the NBA • national basketball association • the first series of the playoffs • the prize for winning the championship • the goal of every team is to win a ____ • ...
Basketball stars 2021-10-20
21 Clues: cb4 • d12 • cp3 • klove • nashty • j kidd • the claw • vinsanity • beastbrook • air jordan • big hero 6 • greek freak • black mamba • number seven • number three • 7 slim reaper • fear the beard • 6 akron hammer • the entertainer • the fresh prince • o'neal big shamrock
Basketball Crossword 2016-11-08
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- chris paul's nickname
- wore number 8 and number 24 on the lakers
- nick named the brow
- nba finals mvp last playoffs
- just signed with the golden state warriors
- your favorite nba team
- fear the beard, plays for the rockets
- my favorite nba team
- cavs point guard _______ irving
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- most nba titles in the eastern conference
- how many points a lay up is worth
- initials for national basketball association
- best dunker in los angeles
- how many points a shot from behind the arc is
- how many points a free throw is worth
- what you bounce
- most three pointers in nba history
- the greatest basketball player of all time Michael______
- most nba titles in the western conference
- chef _____ with the shot boi
20 Clues: what you bounce • nick named the brow • my favorite nba team • chris paul's nickname • your favorite nba team • best dunker in los angeles • nba finals mvp last playoffs • chef _____ with the shot boi • cavs point guard _______ irving • how many points a lay up is worth • most three pointers in nba history • how many points a free throw is worth • ...
Basketball teams 2023-10-27
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- based out New York.
- based out of Boston.
- based out of San Fransisco
- based out of Brooklyn.
- Based out of Chicago.
- based out of Charlotte.
- based out of San Antonio.
- based out of Milwaukee.
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- based out of Atlanta.
- based out of Memphis.
- based out of Houston.
- based out of Los Angeles
- based out of Miami.
- based out of Phoenix.
- based out of Denver.
- based out of Cleavland.
- based out of Minnesota.
- based out of Detroit.
- based out of Oklahoma City.
- based out of Sacramento.
20 Clues: based out New York. • based out of Miami. • based out of Boston. • based out of Denver. • based out of Atlanta. • based out of Memphis. • based out of Houston. • based out of Phoenix. • Based out of Chicago. • based out of Detroit. • based out of Brooklyn. • based out of Cleavland. • based out of Minnesota. • based out of Charlotte. • based out of Milwaukee. • based out of Los Angeles • ...
NBA basketball 2024-03-08
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- soda brand
- shooting the ball at the black line
- grip and ankle support
- tallest player
- you hit someone when they go up for a shot
- when you slap or stop the ball from going into the net with your hands
- large board on the wall with numbers on it
- Golden State Warriors
- use the backboard while using one hand to shoot the ball
- lakers
- short/quickest player
- the rebounder
- Anthony Edwards
- runs offense
- watch brand
- shortest player in NBA history
- teams scorer
- Klay Thompson
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- device that helps you to see the time and how many points the teams has
- Jordan Poole
- popular clothing/shoe brand
- nike
- orange ball
- yellow and purple team colors
- ja morant
- technology company
- online basketball game
- when u grab the basketball before it hits the floor
- Mamba
- large rectangle surface with baskets on the ends
30 Clues: nike • Mamba • lakers • ja morant • soda brand • orange ball • watch brand • Jordan Poole • runs offense • teams scorer • the rebounder • Klay Thompson • tallest player • Anthony Edwards • technology company • Golden State Warriors • short/quickest player • grip and ankle support • online basketball game • popular clothing/shoe brand • yellow and purple team colors • shortest player in NBA history • ...
Basketball crossword 2015-06-12
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- The action which a shoot doesn´t touch the rim.
- A man who is the best player in the NBA history.
- A player who supports the guard running the game.
- An award what recognizes the NBA player who contributed most to the regular season or to the finals.
- The player who is generally the tallest and the nearest to the basket.
- The player who is the major responsible for scoring
- To be holding or in control of the ball
- The successful deflection of a shot by touching part of the ball on it's way to the basket there by preventing a field goal.
- The time when an offensive player frees a teammate for a shoot by estabilishing a stationary position.
- The first player to score 100 in one NBA game.
- The player who runs the game
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- It's a play of attack in which a player throws the ball near to the basket to a teammate jump, who catch the ball in the air and record usually pounding. This play combines teamwork with the pass, timing and dunk.
- A player who is the main rebounder in the team.
- When a player scores double-digits in three categories during one game (points, assists, rebounds...) a sign of great versatility.
- A violation of the game rules.
- The time when a player grabs the ball coming of the rim or blackboard after a shot.
- A player who is his first season in the NBA.
- Is the time when a passer throws the ball to a temmate
- When a shot is thrown down ward of the basket.
- The best subsititute on a team, usually the first player to come off the bench to replace a starter (Most Valuable Player).
20 Clues: The player who runs the game • A violation of the game rules. • To be holding or in control of the ball • A player who is his first season in the NBA. • When a shot is thrown down ward of the basket. • The first player to score 100 in one NBA game. • The action which a shoot doesn´t touch the rim. • A player who is the main rebounder in the team. • ...
Basketball terminology 2016-06-08
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- When a player stops by landing with two feet hitting the floor simultaneously. The player can then choose which foot to pivot on.
- When a player turns on one foot in order to change direction.
- When a rule is broken.
- Where a jump ball takes place at the beginning of the game
- The act of illegally interfering with an opponent during play. They can be either personal, or technical
- Interchanging of players from off court with those on court. This is done during breaks in play.
- The act of retrieving the ball from the opposition or making it harder for the opposition to score.
- The act of illegally interfering with an opponent during play
- A misdirection ploy using body language and the ball to fool the opponent.
- A violation occurring when a player walks or runs with the ball without dribbling.
- The most efficient, commonly used pass
- Bouncing the ball with one hand. Either hand can be used but not both at the same time.
- The out of bounds line behind the backboard at each end of the court.
- When your team has the ball
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- The goal. It has a hoop (metal ring) with a net hanging from it. The hoop is attached to a backboard 3.05m above the court surface.
- A type of basketball shot using the backboard as an aid to place the ball in the ring. It occurs when a player is near the ring
- Used to commence play at the start of the game. The basketball is tossed into the air between two players by the referee and they jump to tip the ball to a teammate for possession.
- A pass in which the ball is bounced once between the passer and the receiver.
- After being fouled by an opponent, a player gets one or more of these
- A stance that gives the offensive player the option to shoot, pass or dribble the ball.
- The rectangular board from which the basketball ring is suspended.
- When a shot hits the hoop or backboard and misses the basket players will compete to catch it.
- An official who makes sure that the rules of the game are followed.
- Any error or foul that gives the ball to another team.
- When a player turns or pivots into the path of another player who is attempting to rebound the ball.
- The playing area for basketball. It is 28 metres long and 15 metres wide.
- The team’s leader. They educate and develop players, determines player positions and apply strategy and plans for games.
27 Clues: When a rule is broken. • When your team has the ball • The most efficient, commonly used pass • Any error or foul that gives the ball to another team. • Where a jump ball takes place at the beginning of the game • When a player turns on one foot in order to change direction. • The act of illegally interfering with an opponent during play • ...
basketball crossword 2017-05-03
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- passing to a score
- taking a shot from the foul line
- getting a ball after a shot is missed
- take a shot for the outer arch
- when someones shooting the ball gets slapped out of their hands
- passing to a team mate which passes to a team mate that gets it in
- standing infront of a player to block their path of following the ball carrier
- trying to get the ball by swiping at it but contacting with the opponent
- stopping a ball before its about to go into the ring
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- getting a steal/rebound and taking it all the way to te ring without the other teams defense being ready
- getting a shot in without the ball touching the ring
- taking a shot from the middle of the court
- throwing a pass leading straight to a dunk or layup
- getting a shot in as the buzzer at the end of a quarter goes off
- slamming ball into the ring while being gaurded
- blocking a player from getting into the paint to get rebounds
- dribbling the ball from your left hand to right or right to left
- throwing the ball to a team mate
- getting fouled while in the shooting motion and getting it in
- slamming ball into the ring
20 Clues: passing to a score • slamming ball into the ring • take a shot for the outer arch • taking a shot from the foul line • throwing the ball to a team mate • getting a ball after a shot is missed • taking a shot from the middle of the court • slamming ball into the ring while being gaurded • throwing a pass leading straight to a dunk or layup • ...
Basketball Crosswords 2017-05-03
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- Running the ball over the back court
- Catching the ball when someone misses the shot
- Stepping backwards
- Throwing the ball into the hoop
- Shot off the back board
- Dunking the ball over someone
- getting/stealing the ball and driving to the ring
- Blocking the ball when its on its way to the rings
- Shoot after getting fouled
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- Deflecting the ball when someone shoots it or passes it
- Pass into the air to dunk
- Shooting from the 3 point
- Slamming the ball into the hoop
- Switching the ball from one hand to another
- Physical contact
- Passing the ball and team mate making it in
- Shooting when the buzzer goes off
- Stopping the defender from guarding
- Blocking the opponent from getting the ball
- Throwing the ball to a team mate
20 Clues: Physical contact • Stepping backwards • Shot off the back board • Pass into the air to dunk • Shooting from the 3 point • Shoot after getting fouled • Dunking the ball over someone • Slamming the ball into the hoop • Throwing the ball into the hoop • Throwing the ball to a team mate • Shooting when the buzzer goes off • Stopping the defender from guarding • ...
Basketball - AST 2022-01-23
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- Additional period played to avoid declaring draw
- Large board that shows score, foul during a game
- A shot made while jumping.
- Foul committed by coach is called
- A strategy to switch players
- A move at the start of the match
- Move to stop the ball while attempting a shot
- Off. player cannot be in shooting lane for more than
- Off.player fails to Inbound in 5 sec,it will be
- 2Pt shot attempt made by leaping from below
- Shot type-Player thrusts ball down through the basket
- Interfering with ball while on its way to basket
- Brisk advance toward the basket with aim of shooting
- The one who officiates the match
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- If team fails to attempt within the time allotted
- A move to flick the ball off the player's hand
- Foul by Off. player with possession of ball
- Pass made by player that leads to a scoring
- When a player who breaks rule of the game
- Unique identifier for each player
- Recovery of ball after a shot is missed
- 2 players of diff. teams have hold on ball for few secs
- Taking the ball away from the off. player
- Using both hands to dribble illegally
- Player taking many steps without dribbling ball
25 Clues: A shot made while jumping. • A strategy to switch players • A move at the start of the match • The one who officiates the match • Unique identifier for each player • Foul committed by coach is called • Using both hands to dribble illegally • Recovery of ball after a shot is missed • When a player who breaks rule of the game • Taking the ball away from the off. player • ...
basketball crossword 2021-07-25
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- move involves the ball handler getting to defender and _____ his/her body 360 degrees
- what sport is it when Two teams of 5 players each try to score by letting a ball go inside a hoop ?
- ____ is the most important meal of the day
- side jump is a jump on both of your feet instead of one because It is more ______
- ____down is an easy exercise, done after a more intense activity
- a close-up shot in basketball in which the player stands near one side of the rim, but shoots the ball underhand towards the opposite side of the rim
- ____jump is also known as two-foot finishing
- A court is divided into ___ main sections by the mid-court line
- The ball is moved down the court toward the basket by _____ or dribbling
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- euro step is to get the defender moving one way, and then quickly stepping back the ____ way
- ____dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other
- Basketball is a ____sport
- _______step is a move where the player with the ball will pick up their dribble, take a step in one direction, and then quickly take a second step in a different direction
- A violation in which a player takes too many steps without dribbling
- violent contact or harmful manner with opponent is called ____ foul
- between the legs move, you are using your ____ as a natural shield against the defender
- basketball involves ___ players in each team
- we have to _____ up before exercising to prevent muscle sore
- passing is important to create ____
- Side ___ can help you to finish your layup better even with body contact
20 Clues: Basketball is a ____sport • passing is important to create ____ • ____ is the most important meal of the day • basketball involves ___ players in each team • ____jump is also known as two-foot finishing • we have to _____ up before exercising to prevent muscle sore • A court is divided into ___ main sections by the mid-court line • ...
Creighton Basketball 2023-01-30
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- Rasmussen, former AD
- Scheierman, #55
- Madness, tournament month
- Where they play
- Theres two on the team
- and white are their colors
- McDermott #3, NBA
- They shoot a lot of them
- OU head coach, former player
- Omaha native, Shareef's number
- wragge bomb
- #24 NBA Ready
- big ______ conference
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- In state rival
- Head coach
- Dad was an NBA player
- Mascot
- Kyle, NBA 3 point specialist
- #23, Alexander
- Out-Breast Cancer Awareness Color
- Location of campus
- 16, furthest they've made it in the tourney, 2021
22 Clues: Mascot • Head coach • wragge bomb • #24 NBA Ready • In state rival • #23, Alexander • Scheierman, #55 • Where they play • McDermott #3, NBA • Location of campus • Rasmussen, former AD • Dad was an NBA player • big ______ conference • Theres two on the team • They shoot a lot of them • Madness, tournament month • and white are their colors • Kyle, NBA 3 point specialist • OU head coach, former player • ...
Basketball vocabulary 2023-02-21
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- a pass
- dribble the ball with two hands
- hurt someone
- offense player run to defender
- when the ball bounces of the back door
- Ball slamming the rim going through
- Rush to score in half break
- (Field goal) when the ball goes through the rim
- Do most of the dribbling
- Basketball made from behind the back line
- Score under the basketball hoop
- To make the score
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- when a ball hit the rim
- the end of the basketball court
- when the ball misses the hoop
- when a player is near rim
- a defense form where the other player is doing the same
- Player hold the ball
- not let the offense team score
- Position yourself
20 Clues: a pass • hurt someone • Position yourself • To make the score • Player hold the ball • when a ball hit the rim • Do most of the dribbling • when a player is near rim • Rush to score in half break • when the ball misses the hoop • offense player run to defender • not let the offense team score • the end of the basketball court • dribble the ball with two hands • ...
Basketball Players 2023-02-26
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- 2, Wizards
- 30, Warriors
- 2, Spurs
- 35, Warriors
- 12, Trailblazers
- 13, Pacers
- 33, Lakers
- 13, Rockets
- 9, Celtics
- 21, Bulls
- 1, Bulls
- 7, Nuggets
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- 12, Jazz
- 33, Celtics
- 32, Clippers
- 23, Bulls
- 4, Pacers
- 3, Clippers
- 42, Celtics
- 0, Thunder
- 22, Warriors
- 42, Timberwolves
- 00, Magic
- 23, Pelicans
- 34, Bucks
- 44, Lakers
- 23, Cavaliers
- 32, Jazz
28 Clues: 12, Jazz • 2, Spurs • 1, Bulls • 32, Jazz • 23, Bulls • 4, Pacers • 00, Magic • 34, Bucks • 21, Bulls • 2, Wizards • 0, Thunder • 13, Pacers • 33, Lakers • 44, Lakers • 9, Celtics • 7, Nuggets • 33, Celtics • 3, Clippers • 42, Celtics • 13, Rockets • 30, Warriors • 32, Clippers • 35, Warriors • 22, Warriors • 23, Pelicans • 23, Cavaliers • 42, Timberwolves • 12, Trailblazers
basketball crossword 2017-05-03
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- running to the back half of the court
- shot off the backboard
- switching the ball from one hand to another
- pass leading to a score
- shot after a foul
- off the backboard into the ring
- stopping the bounce and then bouncing again
- screening the defender
- grabbing the ball after a missed shot
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- stepping backwards
- physical contact
- shooting when the buzzer goes off
- throwing the ball to a teammate
- blocking the defender from getting the ball
- running without bouncing
- shooting behind the semi circle line
- assit to a dunk
- foul after making a shot
- slamming the ball into the ring
- throwing the ball at the hoop
20 Clues: assit to a dunk • physical contact • shot after a foul • stepping backwards • shot off the backboard • screening the defender • pass leading to a score • running without bouncing • foul after making a shot • throwing the ball at the hoop • throwing the ball to a teammate • off the backboard into the ring • slamming the ball into the ring • shooting when the buzzer goes off • ...
Basketball 101 2014-08-18
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- / the team where Michael Jordan won 6 Championship rings
- / a term describing the area right below the basket
- / one of New York's basketball teams
- / "Just Do It"
- / when the players assist each other to boost team morale
- / what basketball players play on
- / shooting the ball after getting fouled
- / a technique where the player doesn't shoot, but tosses it upwards beneath the basketball in the hopes of hitting the backboard and getting the ball in
- / the future of the Chicago Bulls (if he stops getting injured so much...)
- / has two positions: small and power
- / the acronym for the National Basketball Association
- one / when a player gets a shot in the basket while getting fouled
- / similar to jumping, players perform this action when blocking or attempting a shot
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- / when a player gets six of these, they're out of the game
- / a technique where the player attempts a shot mid-jump
- / home of the Timberwolves
- / the opposite of a loss
- / the nickname of 2013's second place player for most points per game
- / Canada's only basketball team
- / the point guard and shooting guard of the Golden State Warriors
- / 2014's Playoff champions
- / getting the ball back after a player misses a shot
- / Miami Heat Player #6
- P / the nickname of player Nick Young for his unique style
- / a term describing how well a player dribbles
25 Clues: / "Just Do It" • / Miami Heat Player #6 • / the opposite of a loss • / home of the Timberwolves • / 2014's Playoff champions • / Canada's only basketball team • / what basketball players play on • / one of New York's basketball teams • / has two positions: small and power • / shooting the ball after getting fouled • / a term describing how well a player dribbles • ...
Basketball BJV 2022-03-04
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- The Admiral
- The Mailman
- MJ's most important asset
- 10 in 3
- Bring it up court
- Rim height
- Best ever (?) "from way downtown"
- Board
- Most points ever in playoff game (63)
- Beyond the arc
- Most MVP's
- Some argue the goat
- Position
- OKC
- Known for breaking backboards
- Penalty
- Disrespect an official
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- Dunking goat?
- Team of gold
- Tied for most championships
- Near the basket
- Celtic great
- The Answer
- 21 champs
- Olympic squad
- Known for tatoos, dyed hair, and attitude
- Lakers legend
- All time leading scorer
- Most slam dunk wins
- Coach with most championships
- Team across the border
- Jordan's team
32 Clues: OKC • Board • 10 in 3 • Penalty • Position • 21 champs • The Answer • Rim height • Most MVP's • The Admiral • The Mailman • Team of gold • Celtic great • Dunking goat? • Olympic squad • Lakers legend • Jordan's team • Beyond the arc • Near the basket • Bring it up court • Most slam dunk wins • Some argue the goat • Team across the border • Disrespect an official • All time leading scorer • MJ's most important asset • ...
Basketball Teams 2022-06-06
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- Influenced by Jurassic Park
- Steve Kerr coached this team
- Hint: Greg
- Great sailing ships
- Color:Brown
- Hint: Kevin
- Has 3 other names before
- Based on Dallas
- Hint: Florida
- Hint: Simmons
- Founded 1937
- Sponsored by Disney
- Free Agency Rumors
- Hint: Bridge
- 1 Million dollars
- Loses a lot of seasons
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- Hint: Crunch
- Changed their name at 2013
- Icon is a snake
- Has one of the most famous players
- Micheal Jordan
- indigenous to British Columbia
- Frequent storms
- Played 1,504 games
- won three ABA championships
- Hint: Curry
- In honor of a original team
- Jaden Ivey
- Oldest player was 35 years old
- Previously named "Bullets"
30 Clues: Hint: Greg • Jaden Ivey • Color:Brown • Hint: Kevin • Hint: Curry • Hint: Crunch • Founded 1937 • Hint: Bridge • Hint: Florida • Hint: Simmons • Micheal Jordan • Icon is a snake • Frequent storms • Based on Dallas • 1 Million dollars • Played 1,504 games • Free Agency Rumors • Great sailing ships • Sponsored by Disney • Loses a lot of seasons • Has 3 other names before • Changed their name at 2013 • ...
Basketball terms 2022-11-22
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- player from each team has their hands on the ball, trying to get it for their team.
- the ball near the basket while teamate jumps and shoots mid air.
- looking at your teamate while you throw the ball.
- guard throws the ball to the post, and the post makes a basket.
- or hitting the offensive player causing them to shoot or take it out of bounds.
- The line where you can't cross or the other team gets the ball.
- picks up ball steps one way but shoots the other
- the defense's back leg to get around them.
- like you are going to either shoot or pass
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- the ball, but not even hitting the backboard, rim, or getting it in the net.
- shot outside of the arch that gives you 3 points if you make.
- what hands you dribble with
- player jumps up with the ball, able to hang on the rim.
- get one or two shots at a mid shot line if you get fouled while shooting.
- throwing the ball to your team at their chest.
- After you stop, pick up the dribble, and then start dribbling again.
- you run without dribbling the ball.
- down the court while dribbling, and immediately jumping to stop.
- lightly lay the bal up while leaping.
- Player goes up to another players defensive player and blocks them from guarding.
20 Clues: what hands you dribble with • you run without dribbling the ball. • lightly lay the bal up while leaping. • the defense's back leg to get around them. • like you are going to either shoot or pass • throwing the ball to your team at their chest. • picks up ball steps one way but shoots the other • looking at your teamate while you throw the ball. • ...
basketball teams 2022-12-06
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- likes-reptiles
- has-2-brothers
- wears-a-yellow-hoodie-everyday
- always-wears-jewery
- does-cheer
- dating-caleb
- very-long-hair
- tiktok-master
- likes-to-hunt
- won-beta
- shoots-3s
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- likes-to-skate
- dating-connor
- dirtbike-kid
- rydie-tydie
- has-the-biggest-crush
- mighty-mouse
- gangster
- wears-glasses
- kahoot-owner
- QUeEn
- has-3-sisters
22 Clues: QUeEn • gangster • won-beta • shoots-3s • does-cheer • rydie-tydie • dirtbike-kid • dating-caleb • mighty-mouse • kahoot-owner • dating-connor • wears-glasses • has-3-sisters • tiktok-master • likes-to-hunt • likes-to-skate • likes-reptiles • has-2-brothers • very-long-hair • always-wears-jewery • has-the-biggest-crush • wears-a-yellow-hoodie-everyday
Hornets Basketball 2022-12-11
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- landing in place with both feet at the same time
- get the ball after a missed shot
- to tear something
- A frisbee game; final
- To help; A pass that sets up a score
- the crashing sound after lightning
- Movement
- Building tools for toddlers
- A basketball player
- A Place you can buy things for ten cents
- First food in a while; counterattack in transition
- area
- Avenger archer
- Partition or panel used to block or obstruct
- A wound inflicted by an insect
- division in the road marked with painted lines
- boundaries the run the length of the court
- A large, dense group of flying insects
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- Hold over your head in the rain
- A plug-in socket
- A large stinging wasp
- center point on which something turns
- to color your walls
- Pails for carrying water
- piece of lumber
- The coldest of the X-Men
- stone
- where you play in the front or back of your house
- Tool for pounding nails
- operate a car
- go on a trip
- boundary at both ends of the court
- Parts used to pick up a pan
- Black Panther's kingdom
- The bend in your arm
35 Clues: area • stone • Movement • go on a trip • operate a car • Avenger archer • piece of lumber • A plug-in socket • to tear something • to color your walls • A basketball player • The bend in your arm • A large stinging wasp • A frisbee game; final • Tool for pounding nails • Black Panther's kingdom • Pails for carrying water • The coldest of the X-Men • Building tools for toddlers • ...
NBA Basketball 2023-10-27
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- Mavericks Owner (2023)
- Tallest NBA Player Ever
- nicknamed the Big Diesel
- Most Career 3's made
- Worst 3pt % (min 1000 attempts)
- 1980 NBA Champions
- Known for his mid-range bank shot
- 2008 NBA Champions
- Kristaps ________
- NBA All Time Assist Leader
- Nicknamed The Admiral
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- #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
- 2023 NBA Champions
- won 7 rings with the Rockets, Lakers, and Spurs.
- Coach of the Bulls in the 90s
- Best 3pt% ever (min 1000 attempts)
- has a popular NBA guessing game named after him
- Known for his iconic One-Legged Fadeaway
- all time leading scorer in NBA history
- the Goat
- Who has the most MVPs of all time
- nicknamed the Black Mamba
- Manute _____
23 Clues: the Goat • Manute _____ • Kristaps ________ • 2023 NBA Champions • 1980 NBA Champions • 2008 NBA Champions • Most Career 3's made • Nicknamed The Admiral • Mavericks Owner (2023) • Tallest NBA Player Ever • nicknamed the Big Diesel • nicknamed the Black Mamba • NBA All Time Assist Leader • #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft • Coach of the Bulls in the 90s • Worst 3pt % (min 1000 attempts) • ...
NBA Basketball 2023-11-02
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- Round
- Greatest handles
- No. 1 draft pick of 2023
- Best team in the NBA
- Currys team
- All star weekend '23 will take place where?
- Who has the most rings of all time?
- Last finals champions
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- Atlanta's mascot
- Series of games meant to allow the best team to advance
- 2nd greatest of all time
- Greatest Shooter
- NBA Logo
- What player got traded from the supersonics to the bulls on draft night?
- The GOAT
- Last MVP
- What player besides lebron went straight to the league
- Lebrons team
- Most dominant player in NBA history
- Greatest dunker
20 Clues: Round • NBA Logo • The GOAT • Last MVP • Currys team • Lebrons team • Greatest dunker • Atlanta's mascot • Greatest handles • Greatest Shooter • Best team in the NBA • Last finals champions • 2nd greatest of all time • No. 1 draft pick of 2023 • Most dominant player in NBA history • Who has the most rings of all time? • All star weekend '23 will take place where? • ...
Basketball Terminology 2023-10-10
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- inventor of basketball
- the line players shoot from after being fouled
- annual college basketball tournament in the third month of the year
- rectangular piece of wood or fiberglass attached to the back of the basket
- an easy shot close to the basket, usually one handed
- statistic involving a player retrieving the ball after a missed shot
- goal a basket made during a game
- a pass to a teammate that leads to a made basket
- NBA
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- ABA,eventually merged with the NBA
- type of basket originally used in basketball
- when a team is unable to get take a shot after 20 seconds of having the ball
- a shot attempt that doesn't touch the basket or backboard
- when a player takes too many steps without dribbling
- dribble when a player either dribbles with two hands, or stops dribbling all together and then begins again.
- how many players are in the game for each team
- a shot that bounces off of the rim without going in
- when a defensive player blocks a shot that is on its way into the hoop
- a play where a teammate passes the ball to another player who jumps, catches, and slams the ball in the hoop
- a shot that goes straight through the net without toughing the rim or backboard
- when one player has double digits in three different statistical categories
- city in Massachusetts where basketball was born
22 Clues: NBA • inventor of basketball • goal a basket made during a game • ABA,eventually merged with the NBA • type of basket originally used in basketball • the line players shoot from after being fouled • how many players are in the game for each team • city in Massachusetts where basketball was born • a pass to a teammate that leads to a made basket • ...
NBA basketball 2024-03-08
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- soda brand
- shooting the ball at the black line
- grip and ankle support
- tallest player
- you hit someone when they go up for a shot
- when you slap or stop the ball from going into the net with your hands
- large board on the wall with numbers on it
- Golden State Warriors
- use the backboard while using one hand to shoot the ball
- lakers
- short/quickest player
- the rebounder
- Anthony Edwards
- runs offense
- watch brand
- shortest player in NBA history
- teams scorer
- Klay Thompson
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- device that helps you to see the time and how many points the teams has
- Jordan Poole
- popular clothing/shoe brand
- nike
- orange ball
- yellow and purple team colors
- ja morant
- technology company
- online basketball game
- when u grab the basketball before it hits the floor
- Mamba
- large rectangle surface with baskets on the ends
30 Clues: nike • Mamba • lakers • ja morant • soda brand • orange ball • watch brand • Jordan Poole • runs offense • teams scorer • the rebounder • Klay Thompson • tallest player • Anthony Edwards • technology company • Golden State Warriors • short/quickest player • grip and ankle support • online basketball game • popular clothing/shoe brand • yellow and purple team colors • shortest player in NBA history • ...
Basketball players 2016-09-20
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- He plays in Sacramento Kings and is the number 8
- He plays in Washington Wizards and is the number 2
- He plays in Minnesota Timberwolves and is the number 9
- He plays in Cleveland Cavaliers and is the number 2
- He plays in Houston Rockets and is the number 13
- He plays in New York Knicks and is the number 7
- He plays in Toronto Raptors and is the number 10
- He plays in Los Angeles Clippers and is the number 3
- He plays in Golden State Warriors and is the number 11
- He plays in Oklahoma City Thunder and is the number 0
- He plays in Minnesota Timberwolves and is the number 8
- He plays in Chicago Bulls and is the number 3
- He plays in Orlando Magic and is the number 00
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- He plays in Chicago Bulls and is the number 21
- He plays in Toronto Raptors and is the number 7
- He plays in Golden State Warrios and is the number 35
- He plays in Los Angeles Clippers and is the number 32
- He plays in Indiana Pacers and is the number 13
- He plays in Memphis Grizzlies and is the number 33
- He plays in Cleveland Cavaliers and is the number 23
- He plays in Golden State Warriors and is the number 30
- He plays in Sacramento Kings and is the number 14
- He plays in Golden State Warriors and is the number 23
- He plays in New York Knicks and is the number 25
- He plays in Los Angeles Clippers and is the number 6
- He plays in San Antonio Spurs and is the number 16
- He plays in New Orleans Pelicans and is the number 23
27 Clues: He plays in Chicago Bulls and is the number 3 • He plays in Chicago Bulls and is the number 21 • He plays in Orlando Magic and is the number 00 • He plays in Toronto Raptors and is the number 7 • He plays in Indiana Pacers and is the number 13 • He plays in New York Knicks and is the number 7 • He plays in Sacramento Kings and is the number 8 • ...
basketball,LM 2021-02-26
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- something you wear
- something you play and like to do
- something you shoot into
- something with a form when you shoot something
- if your really good at what you do
- humanity
- something you wear under your shorts
- something that has a sphere shape
- work hard to win at
- when you take something away
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- bouncing something or kicking something
- action of defending
- something you wear under underwear
- something you wear on your feet
- when you hit something
- something you play in
- the attacking team
- a sport place
- somewhere you sit at
- a group of people working together
20 Clues: humanity • a sport place • something you wear • the attacking team • action of defending • work hard to win at • somewhere you sit at • something you play in • when you hit something • something you shoot into • when you take something away • something you wear on your feet • something you play and like to do • something that has a sphere shape • something you wear under underwear • ...
BASKETBALL,GN 2021-02-26
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- noisy
- players that score points
- ball contact
- speed
- guard player that shoots the most
- paint beast
- keeps the game clean
- extended game
- acrobatic 2 pointer
- out of breath
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- goal
- a line that gives you 3 points
- 2 points
- good handles
- team leader that makes plays
- guard play maker
- in shape
- throw 2 point chance
- unprohibited contact
- players that prevents points
20 Clues: goal • noisy • speed • 2 points • in shape • paint beast • good handles • ball contact • extended game • out of breath • guard play maker • acrobatic 2 pointer • throw 2 point chance • keeps the game clean • unprohibited contact • players that score points • team leader that makes plays • players that prevents points • a line that gives you 3 points • guard player that shoots the most
Basketball Terms 2021-03-15
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- A poor shot that bounces hard off the rim or backboard
- when a player dribbles the ball with both hands or when a player dribbles, stops dribbling, and then begins to dribble again
- the two basketball players on the team that are responsible for rebounding and scoring close up to the basket
- Two opposing basketball players jump for a basketball an official tosses above and between them.
- A play in which an offensive player is fouled in the act of shooting, makes the shot, and is awarded one free throw
- When a player shoots the ball and it bounces off the backboard and into the hoop
- In this pass, the basketball bounces about two-thirds of the way from the passer to the receiver
- A pass high above the basketball rim that allows a player to catch and slam dunk or drop in the ball in one motion
- A made basket where the ball avoids the rim and touches nothing but the net
- an offensive foul which occurs when an offensive basketball player runs into a defender who has established position
- when the ball handler takes too many steps without dribbling; also called walking
- when a player close to the basket jumps and strongly throws the ball down into it
- The painted area that makes up the free throw lane. Also referred to as the paint
- contact between basketball players that may result in injury or provide one team with an unfair advantage
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- An offensive action where a team attempts to advance the ball and score as quickly as possible
- when the offensive basketball player stands between a teammate and a defender to give his teammate the chance to take an open shot.
- when the basketball enters the basket from above during play; worth 2 points, or 3 points
- the line 15' from the backboard and parallel to the end line from which players shoot free-throws
- A basketball shot that misses everything
- when the offense loses possession of the ball
- the two basketball players who usually handle setting up plays and passing to teammates closer to the basket
- the team with possession of the basketball trying to score
- the act of bouncing the basketball continuously to advance the ball
- a clock that limits the time a team with the basketball has to shoot it to a given amount of time.
- The rectangular piece of wood or fiberglass the rim is attached to
- A pass to another basketball player that leads directly to a made basket
- when a basketball player grabs a ball that is coming off the rim or backboard after a shot attempt
- a close up shot taken after dribbling to the basket
28 Clues: A basketball shot that misses everything • when the offense loses possession of the ball • a close up shot taken after dribbling to the basket • A poor shot that bounces hard off the rim or backboard • the team with possession of the basketball trying to score • The rectangular piece of wood or fiberglass the rim is attached to • ...
basketball crossword 2017-05-03
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- foul after making a shot
- physical contact
- grabbing the ball after a missed shot
- switching the ball from one hand to another
- pass leading to a score
- shooting when the buzzer goes off
- blocking the defender from getting the ball
- off the backboard into the ring
- shooting behind the semi circle line
- shot off the backboard
- screening the defender
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- slamming the ball into the ring
- assit to a dunk
- stopping the bounce and then bouncing again
- throwing the ball to a teammate
- stepping backwards
- shot after a foul
- running to the back half of the court
- running without bouncing
- throwing the ball at the hoop
20 Clues: assit to a dunk • physical contact • shot after a foul • stepping backwards • shot off the backboard • screening the defender • pass leading to a score • foul after making a shot • running without bouncing • throwing the ball at the hoop • slamming the ball into the ring • throwing the ball to a teammate • off the backboard into the ring • shooting when the buzzer goes off • ...
basketball crossword 2017-05-03
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- passing to a score
- taking a shot from the foul line
- getting a ball after a shot is missed
- take a shot for the outer arch
- when someones shooting the ball gets slapped out of their hands
- passing to a team mate which passes to a team mate that gets it in
- standing infront of a player to block their path of following the ball carrier
- trying to get the ball by swiping at it but contacting with the opponent
- stopping a ball before its about to go into the ring
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- getting a steal/rebound and taking it all the way to te ring without the other teams defense being ready
- getting a shot in without the ball touching the ring
- taking a shot from the middle of the court
- throwing a pass leading straight to a dunk or layup
- getting a shot in as the buzzer at the end of a quarter goes off
- slamming ball into the ring while being gaurded
- blocking a player from getting into the paint to get rebounds
- dribbling the ball from your left hand to right or right to left
- throwing the ball to a team mate
- getting fouled while in the shooting motion and getting it in
- slamming ball into the ring
20 Clues: passing to a score • slamming ball into the ring • take a shot for the outer arch • taking a shot from the foul line • throwing the ball to a team mate • getting a ball after a shot is missed • taking a shot from the middle of the court • slamming ball into the ring while being gaurded • throwing a pass leading straight to a dunk or layup • ...
Basketball Basics 2020-11-10
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- - Offensive team taking the ball from out of bounds and throwing it in to begin play
- - Dribbling hard toward the basket, looking to score
- - Defending the goal by guarding an area of the floor, no matter who comes in that space
- - When offense loses possession of the ball by violating a rule
- - Stopping your run and landing on both feet at the same time
- - Contacting the opponent in a way that moves them out of their current position
- - When your team is trying to score
- - Violation when the ball handler moves feet while not dribbling.
- - making contact with an opponent to ensure they do not get a rebound
- - Offense where guards swing ball quickly and look for posts in short corner and high post
- - Half court offense where guards dribble to wing, which causes 3 posts to rotate
- - Zone defense when defenders have partners that make an X with the 5
- - Every game starts with this
- - Defending the goal by matching up with a specific player, and staying halfway between that specific offensive player and the ball
- - Defensive strategy putting pressure on the offense, usually the full length of the court (full court)
- - Violation when an offensive player stays in the lane for more than 3 seconds
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- - Area halfway between the block and 3-point line, just behind the backboard
- - When the offensive team tries to score as soon as possible after getting the ball from a steal, rebound, or
- - The space between the hashes, free-throw line, and baseline
- - An offensive player should never be below this area, unless they're in the short corner
- - Ball handler touches the ball with both hands at the same time while dribbling or dribbles again after picking the ball up
- - Another term for the Lane
- - Area between elbow and middle hash, and between the lane lines. Hint: player flashes to it
- up - When an offensive player (usually a post) creates a strong stance against a defensive player to make themselves open
- - Catching the ball after a missed shot
- - Area between the lowest hash and the block, and between the lane lines. Hint: this is where offensive players post up
- - When your team is stopping the opponent from scoring
- - Offensive strategy of getting in the way of a defender, in order to get a teammate open
- - Top corners of the lane, nearest the free throw line
- - Offense where the ball side guard and post screens away
- - Zone defense with two top defenders and three bottom defenders
- - Full Court press break
- - Shooting from a running position, off the inside foot
- - sprinting to a new position on the floor, usually across the lane
- - Shooting off of two feet
35 Clues: - Full Court press break • - Shooting off of two feet • - Another term for the Lane • - Every game starts with this • - When your team is trying to score • - Catching the ball after a missed shot • - Dribbling hard toward the basket, looking to score • - When your team is stopping the opponent from scoring • - Top corners of the lane, nearest the free throw line • ...
basketball crossword 2021-07-25
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- move involves the ball handler getting to defender and _____ his/her body 360 degrees
- what sport is it when Two teams of 5 players each try to score by letting a ball go inside a hoop ?
- ____ is the most important meal of the day
- side jump is a jump on both of your feet instead of one because It is more ______
- ____down is an easy exercise, done after a more intense activity
- a close-up shot in basketball in which the player stands near one side of the rim, but shoots the ball underhand towards the opposite side of the rim
- ____jump is also known as two-foot finishing
- A court is divided into ___ main sections by the mid-court line
- The ball is moved down the court toward the basket by _____ or dribbling
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- euro step is to get the defender moving one way, and then quickly stepping back the ____ way
- ____dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other
- Basketball is a ____sport
- _______step is a move where the player with the ball will pick up their dribble, take a step in one direction, and then quickly take a second step in a different direction
- A violation in which a player takes too many steps without dribbling
- violent contact or harmful manner with opponent is called ____ foul
- between the legs move, you are using your ____ as a natural shield against the defender
- basketball involves ___ players in each team
- we have to _____ up before exercising to prevent muscle sore
- passing is important to create ____
- Side ___ can help you to finish your layup better even with body contact
20 Clues: Basketball is a ____sport • passing is important to create ____ • ____ is the most important meal of the day • basketball involves ___ players in each team • ____jump is also known as two-foot finishing • we have to _____ up before exercising to prevent muscle sore • A court is divided into ___ main sections by the mid-court line • ...
Kentucky Basketball 2021-11-29
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- Drafted to the Wizards (2 words)
- ________ Prince
- ________ Issel
- ________ Cousins
- Mel ________
- ________-________ Towns
- Dakari ________
- Coached at Minnesota after UK (2 words)
- Kellan ________
- Enes ________
- PJ ________
- Current UK coach (2 words)
- ________ Brooks
- Eric ________
- CJ ________
- ________ Cardinals: Rivals
- Willie ________-________
- ________ Lamb
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- Brandon ________
- Strong 3-point shooter (2 words)
- Patterson or Sparks
- ________ Noel
- ________ Fox
- Tennessee ________: Rivals
- Rajon ________
- ________ Randle
- Trey ________
- Oscar ________
- ________ Rupp
- ________ Epps
- Unibrow (2 words)
- ________ Gillespie
- ________ Monk
- UK fan base (3 words)
- ________ Poythress
- Was at the Maysville movie theater (2 words)
- Ramel ________
- ________ Wheeler
- ________ Macy
- Bam ________
40 Clues: PJ ________ • CJ ________ • ________ Fox • Mel ________ • Bam ________ • ________ Noel • Trey ________ • ________ Rupp • ________ Epps • ________ Monk • Enes ________ • Eric ________ • ________ Macy • ________ Lamb • ________ Issel • Rajon ________ • Oscar ________ • Ramel ________ • ________ Prince • ________ Randle • Dakari ________ • Kellan ________ • ________ Brooks • Brandon ________ • ________ Cousins • ...
Hudl BasketBall 2022-01-23
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- If team fails to attempt within the time allotted
- Large board that shows score, foul during a game
- Any player who breaks rule of the game
- Unique identifier for each player
- A shot made while jumping.
- Off.player fails to Inbound in 5 sec,it will be_
- Move to stop the ball while attempting a shot
- Taking the ball away from the off. player
- Using both hands to dribble illegally
- Foul by Off. player with possession of ball
- Additional period played to avoid declaring draw
- A move at the start of the match
- A strategy to switch players
- A move to flick the ball off the player's hand
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- Off. player cannot be in shooting lane for >_
- Interfering with ball while on its way to basket
- 2Pt shot attempt made by leaping from below
- 2 players of diff. teams have hold on ball for few secs
- Player taking many steps without dribbling ball
- Recovery of ball after a shot is missed
- Shot type-Player thrusts ball down through the basket
- The one who officiates the match
- Brisk advance toward the basket with aim of shooting
- Pass made by player that leads to a scoring
- Foul committed by coach is called
25 Clues: A shot made while jumping. • A strategy to switch players • The one who officiates the match • A move at the start of the match • Unique identifier for each player • Foul committed by coach is called • Using both hands to dribble illegally • Any player who breaks rule of the game • Recovery of ball after a shot is missed • Taking the ball away from the off. player • ...
Gonzaga Basketball 2021-10-27
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- name of the event held every fall to kick off the women’s basketball season
- current MBB player with the lowest jersey number
- the name of the “dance” the student section participates in before every game
- Former WBB head coach, who is now head coach at University of Oregon
- the number of consecutive NCAA Tournaments the men's team has appeared in
- full name of current WBB player with the highest jersey number
- the state Drew Timme hails from
- country where Kevin Pangos was born
- how many of the WCC teams are in California
- current MBB staff member who played on the men's team from 2011-2015
- term used to describe the 2008 MBB historic NCAA run
- the last names of the two former Zags who have been selected as NBA All-Stars, in chronological order
- NBA team three past Zags are currently playing on
- what conference Gonzaga is a part of
- Gonzaga's first one and done player
- the school the WBB team lost to in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament
- the number of players on the current WBB team
- the state the WBB team is travelling to over Thanksgiving break for a tournament
- name of the GU mascot
- the name of the event when student sleep outside before big games
- who the Zags lost to in their first NCAA championship appearance
- full name of the only GU player to play in the 2021 summer Olympics
- the former 6’1” forward known best for her electric blue hair and aggressive play
- one of the two current MBB players who attended Gonzaga Prep
- the east coast school Dutch player Maud Huijbens transferred from
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- the number of NCAA Tournaments the WBB team has appeared in
- former WBB player who is the daughter of a MBB legend
- the furthest round the WBB has made it to in the NCAA Tournament
- the team WBB beat in the WCC championship in 2017
- city and name of WNBA team which a former Zag plays for
- the first men's basketball player to get drafted into the NBA
- full name of the former Gonzaga player who recently won the WNBA title
- the name of GU's student section
- last name of the current women's coach
- full name of the current 6’1” WBB player who grew up close to Spokane
- the highest pre-season AP ranking the women's team has earned
- the former WBB player who sunk a buzzer beater to win the WCC championship for the 2020-2021 season
- last name of GU MBB's tallest player in history
- last name of the twins on the current WBB team
- the number of players on the current MBB team
- the gym where basketball games are held
- Chet Holmgren’s jersey number
- shortest player currently on the men's roster
- last name of the men's coach
- full name of the only new transfer on the current MBB team
- last name of the tallest current women's player
- the city where the 2021 NCAA Tournament “bubble” was
- the number of times WBB has won the WCC tournament
- number of former Zags currently in the NBA
49 Clues: name of the GU mascot • last name of the men's coach • Chet Holmgren’s jersey number • the state Drew Timme hails from • the name of GU's student section • country where Kevin Pangos was born • Gonzaga's first one and done player • what conference Gonzaga is a part of • last name of the current women's coach • the gym where basketball games are held • ...
Basketball teams 2023-10-27
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- based out of Houston.
- based out of Minnesota.
- based out of Sacramento.
- based out of Detroit.
- based out of Boston.
- based out of Oklahoma City.
- based out of Milwaukee.
- based out of Brooklyn.
- based out of San Antonio.
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- based out of San Fransisco
- based out of Miami.
- based out of Denver.
- based out of Los Angeles
- based out of Memphis.
- based out of Cleavland.
- based out New York.
- based out of Atlanta.
- based out of Charlotte.
- Based out of Chicago.
- based out of Phoenix.
20 Clues: based out of Miami. • based out New York. • based out of Denver. • based out of Boston. • based out of Memphis. • based out of Houston. • based out of Atlanta. • based out of Detroit. • Based out of Chicago. • based out of Phoenix. • based out of Brooklyn. • based out of Cleavland. • based out of Minnesota. • based out of Charlotte. • based out of Milwaukee. • based out of Los Angeles • ...
basketball terms 2024-03-07
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- black mamba
- thight shorts
- boy you miss bad
- why are your arms around me
- Bulls
- flaming hot bbq chips
- Brooklyn
- when someone stay by the goal
- not apple
- tape for the athletic
- keeps your feet warm
- Cavaliers
- Chicago
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- cools you down
- no coke
- Boston
- Atlanta
- short pants
- ref what you doing
- Nuggets
- the jack o'lantern the chocolate ice
- where do the big man stay
- Charlotte
- we looking for a shooter
- not adidas
- Mavericks
- not nike
- you being unsportsmanlike
- he's the king
29 Clues: Bulls • Boston • no coke • Atlanta • Nuggets • Chicago • Brooklyn • not nike • Charlotte • Mavericks • not apple • Cavaliers • not adidas • black mamba • short pants • thight shorts • he's the king • cools you down • boy you miss bad • ref what you doing • keeps your feet warm • flaming hot bbq chips • tape for the athletic • we looking for a shooter • where do the big man stay • you being unsportsmanlike • ...
basketball questions 2024-03-21
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- face covering
- tells time
- kobes middle name
- ncaa points leader
- common riding animal
- our planet
- goes with pepper
- gorillas and chimps
- nba goat
- south of usa
- Lsu WBB player from cashmere
- ___ fn(peter griffin)
- the planets orbit this
- nba draft announcer
- ___pioneers
- ___ wars
- no cost
- lebron james jr nickname
- worst team in nba
- son of odin
- "2020 montverde or ___"
- Greatest.of.all.time.
- entrance to a room
- holds up pants
- most losses in a row by a pro sports team in US
- #1 highschool prospect basketball
- latest nba mvp
- pedro doesnt like these
- best ball brother
- piece of clothing that goes on your head
- last gaurd to be dpoy
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- large college basketball tournament
- most rings oat
- the rocks best friend
- 2017 game by EPIC games
- most triple doubles
- Fiba world cup winners 2023
- device most people keep with them all the time
- can use all 4 elements
- rub to get genie
- shoe used for sports outside
- one a day keeps the doctor away
- 2023 1st ovr
- in season tournament winners
- another word for book
- summer,winter,spring,____
- sleep sounds
- ITCHY____69
- not good
- captain___(peter pan)
- 2011-12 rookie of year
- best in the west(nba)
- popular mens cologne(acronym)
- fortnite character who turns things to gold
- #1 ncaa freshman (plays for kentucky)
- latest super bowl winners
- most common name worldwide
- rapper _ kosher
- another word for chair
- represents a country
60 Clues: no cost • nba goat • ___ wars • not good • tells time • our planet • ___pioneers • son of odin • ITCHY____69 • south of usa • 2023 1st ovr • sleep sounds • face covering • most rings oat • holds up pants • latest nba mvp • rapper _ kosher • goes with pepper • rub to get genie • kobes middle name • worst team in nba • best ball brother • ncaa points leader • entrance to a room • most triple doubles • gorillas and chimps • ...
Basketball Terms 2024-03-21
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- Pass : a pass that is intentionally rebounded off the floor before reaching the receiver.
- pads : controls the ball while dribbling
- : offensive action of a player penetrating the defense to score or pass
- : piece of equipment that hold the rim
- : small rectangle located on the outside of the key
- players : refers to 2 guards (point & shooting guards)
- : rectangular area under the basket & up to the free throw line.
- ball : 2 players simultaneously having a firm possession of the ball
- : the team that has possession of the basketball
- guard : offense & controlling the tempo of the game
- : a continued dribble after a player places their hand underneath the ball
- & then cutting towards the rim & receiving a return pass.
- around as long as their other foot stays in contact w/ the floor at all times.
- : AKA "5", usually the tallest person on the court
- goal : a shot made anywhere within the 3pt line except a free throw
- pass : making a 2-handed pass from their chest to the chest of another player
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- line : line the is 15ft from the center of the basket
- : a player setting a stationary block on their teammate’s defender
- and go : offensive play involving the player w/ the basketball making a pass to a
- out : making contact with a player to establish position between them & the basket after a shot has been taken.
- : using 1 hand to repeatedly bounce the basketball
- : a close-range shot taken when attacking the basket.
- : offensive foul that's called when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position
- : when a player passes to another and results in them scoring
- : change of possession when the team advances quickly
- : team without possession of the ball
- : 2 of the 3 players that do not hand the ball
- guard : guard is usually tasked w/ dribbling the basketball up the court, initiating the
- shot : shot taken by jumping up in the air & releasing the basketball at the peak of the
- : quick sprint that involves changing directions made in an attempt to get open
- : the line separating the playing area 4ft behind the backboard
- pass : 2-handed pass made from above the head of an offensive player
- : when a stationary player has possession of the basketball, they’re allowed to move 1
- throw : uncontested shot 15ft directly in front of the basket
34 Clues: : team without possession of the ball • : piece of equipment that hold the rim • pads : controls the ball while dribbling • : 2 of the 3 players that do not hand the ball • : the team that has possession of the basketball • : using 1 hand to repeatedly bounce the basketball • : AKA "5", usually the tallest person on the court • ...
basketball History 2024-05-13
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- How many points Wilt Chamberlain scored in a game, a record still not broken
- Jazz great who was the All Time Assists Leader
- BAA team from Providence
- Won titles with the Celtics and stole the ball to preserve Game 7 win in 1965
- Ohio native who won championships with at least 3 different teams
- Father of the game of basketball
- Created the Harlem Globetrotters
- Wilt "The ________" Chamberlain
- Broke the color barrier with the Boston Celtics
- Nations best college player in 1972, led team USA
- Acronym for the 1925 league originally won by the Celtics
- League created by Ned Irish who owned Madison Square Garden
- Dr. Naismith tried his game out on students here
- 1st NBA Championship won by this team and led by George Mikan
- He averaged a Triple Double for the 1961-62 season
- Team USA in the 1992 Olympics
- Big man and captain of the Boston Celtics who will win 11 Championships
- Goggle wearing superstar who led the NBA in scoring until Lebron James
- Sweetwater who broke the color barrier also for the Knicks
- Arguably the greatest NBA player in basketball history
- Rival league in the 70's to the NBA who will merge into the NBA
- Created the first basketball shoes and became the major manufacturer of basketballs
- Celtic iconic point guard, Houdini of the Hardwood
- Created in 1927 by Abe Saperstein, longest running barnstorming basketball team in history
- How african American teams could play basketball and get paid for it
- BAA team from Philadelphia
- Original big man for the Minneapolis Lakers
- Type of crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant
- BAA Team from New York
- BAA team from Boston
- Their home was Madison Square Garden
- He originated the jump shot
- The most visible player in the ABA, high flying dunks
- Warriors legend who scored 100 points in a game
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- Nickname for the Renaissance Big 5
- 1972 Olympic games were held here, basketball controversy
- Sadly died in a helicopter crash along with one of his daughters
- The BAA chose their team names based on this
- Major change to the game in 1932
- BAA team from Chicago
- The first official basketball league
- One of only 2 players to average a triple double for an entire season
- Created a super team with Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James and won NBA titles
- Points in a game scored by Kobe Brytan to challenge Wilt's 100
- Number of times Bill Russell has been an NBA Champion
- Came to LA to lead the Lakers and begin the Showtime dynasty
- The Logo, won 1970 playoff game with 60 foot shot
- Only college player chose to the Dream Team in 1992
- Basketball was taken from a version of this kids game
- Dynasty with the Splash Brothers
- All black traveling team in the 1930's created by Robert Douglass
- One of the early pioneers who broke the color barrier of basketball
- Balls were thrown into these to be counted as goals
- Celtic legend who rivaled Magic Johnson
- First Japanese American player who broke through the color barrier in NY
- NY Knicks legend who overcame injury to help win an NBA title
- Hoopers have been nicknamed this since 1896 when wire mesh was placed around the court
- BAA team from St. Louis
- Pacers legend who helped bring down the Knicks
- Leader of the Washington Capitals and later Boston Celtics
- Type of sneaker Rawlings made for basketball players
61 Clues: BAA team from Boston • BAA team from Chicago • BAA Team from New York • BAA team from St. Louis • BAA team from Providence • BAA team from Philadelphia • He originated the jump shot • Team USA in the 1992 Olympics • Wilt "The ________" Chamberlain • Major change to the game in 1932 • Father of the game of basketball • Created the Harlem Globetrotters • ...
Basketball Superstars 2022-10-24
27 Clues: Paul • West • Bird • James • Curry • Pippen • Bryant • Butler • Duncan • O'neal • Malone • Jordan • Baylor • Durant • Thomas • Barkley • Russell • Frazier • Johnson • Lillard • Olajuwan • Nowitzki • Stockton • Thompson • Robertson • Chamberlain • Abdul-Jabbar
BASKETBALL TRIVIA 2022-12-04
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- HOW MANY POINTS DO YOU EARN WHEN YOU MAKE A BASKET FROM THE FREE-THROW LINE?
- WHO WON THE FIRST NBA FINALS MVP AWARD?
- SHAQUILLE O'NEAL CURRENTLY HOLDS HIS DOCTORATE. TRUE OR FALSE?
- WHAT IS KOBE BRYANTS NICKNAME?
- WHO LED THE SACRAMENTO KINGS IN BLOCKED SHOTS DURING THE 2004-2005 REGULAR SEASON?
- WHAT SACRAMENTO KING WAS 8TH IN SCORING IN THE 1995-96 NBA SEASON?
- WHO HAS BEEN AWARDED THE NBA FINALS MVP SIX TIMES IN A ROW WHILE BEING ON A LOSING TEAM?
- WHICH NBA PLAYER HAS SOLD THE MOST JERSEYS?
- A JUMP SHOT IS WORTH HOW MANY POINTS?
- WHO IS THE TALLEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER IN THE NBA?
- WHO IS THE FIRST PLAYER TO BE DRAFTED #1 WITHOUT PLAYING COLLEGE OR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL IN THE U.S?
- WHICH NBA TEAM HAS A CONDOR AS THEIR MASCOT?
- WHICH NBA PLAYER HOLDS A CREATIVE WRITING DEGREE?
- HOW MANY CHAMPIONSHIPS DO THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS HOLD?
- WHICH SACRAMENTO KINGS PLAYER AVERAGED 21.2 POINTS PER GAME DURING THE 2001-02 SEASON?
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- WHO SCORED 89 POINTS WITH THE NEW YORK KNICKS IN THEIR FIRST THREE STARTS IN EARLY 2012?
- WHO IS NIKKI'S FAVORITE SAC KING PLAYER?
- WHICH NBA TEAM WON SIX CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE 1990S?
- WHICH TEAM WON THE FIRST-EVER NBA CHAMPIONSHIP?
- WHO DID SCOTT MEET?
- HOW MANY NBA TEAMS ARE THERE?
- WHAT NUMBER JERSEY DOES HARRISON BARNES WEAR ON THE KINGS?
- WHO WEARS THE NUMBER 10 JERSEY ON KINGS?
- WHAT PLAYER HAS THE MOST BLOCKED SHOTS IN ONE SEASON?
- WHAT NUMBER JERSEY DID CHRIS WEBBER WEAR ON THE SACRAMENTO KINGS?
25 Clues: WHO DID SCOTT MEET? • HOW MANY NBA TEAMS ARE THERE? • WHAT IS KOBE BRYANTS NICKNAME? • A JUMP SHOT IS WORTH HOW MANY POINTS? • WHO WON THE FIRST NBA FINALS MVP AWARD? • WHO IS NIKKI'S FAVORITE SAC KING PLAYER? • WHO WEARS THE NUMBER 10 JERSEY ON KINGS? • WHICH NBA PLAYER HAS SOLD THE MOST JERSEYS? • WHICH NBA TEAM HAS A CONDOR AS THEIR MASCOT? • ...
Basketball vocabulary 2022-10-16
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- a pass to a teammate that leads directly to a goal
- get control of a ball that has come off the rim or backboard after a failed shot attempt
- a clock that shows the amount of time a team has left to take a shot
- a pass thrown from over the head, to clear a defender or for added power
- a semi-circle painted on the court, from outside of which a successful shot earns three points
- 'most valuable player' award, given to the best player in a game
- a shot taken with both feet on the floor in a set position
- a pass thrown without looking towards the receiver
- a pass that bounces off the floor before it reaches the receiver
- to stop the movement of an opponent, or stop an opponent's pass or shot
- following an opponent to stop him from driving, shooting or passing easily
- a shot taken close to the basket that is usually banked off the backboard and into the basket
- the annual process by which NBA teams select local or foreign players for their teams
- a violation resulting from illegal contact with an opposing player
- the violation of moving with the ball without dribbling correctly
- a free shot taken from the free throw line as the result of a foul
- a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal
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- a foul called against a player or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct such as arguing with a referee
- a shot taken while a player is jumping through the air
- a player loses the ball to a member of the other team without taking a shot
- a five-minute extra period that is played when the game is tied after four quarters
- A fast, strong dribble directly to the basket in an effort to score
- to throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal
- a two-handed pass thrown from chest height
- a scoreboard clock that shows the time remaining in each period of a game
- To bounce the ball repeatedly with one hand while running or walking
- a high jump shot in which the ball is thrust down through the hoop
- to be holding, or be in control of, the ball
- clock stoppage requested by a coach for a short meeting with the players
- a board behind the basket, off which the ball may rebound
- violation of dribbling the ball with two hands, or stopping and restarting the dribble
- to rebound after hitting a surface
- the round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended
- a foul that involves illegal physical contact such as blocking, charging, elbowing or holding
- a player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court
- officials who call violations and fouls, give penalties, signal field goals, and stop and start play
36 Clues: to rebound after hitting a surface • a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal • a two-handed pass thrown from chest height • to be holding, or be in control of, the ball • to throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal • a pass to a teammate that leads directly to a goal • a pass thrown without looking towards the receiver • ...
Basketball nickname 2020-04-29
20 Clues: flash • Dr. J • slo mo • showtime • the GOAT • the klaw • the brow • the king • the beard • big panda • the iceman • big ticket • the answer • the admiral • the process • the mailman • jimmy buckets • clyde the glide • the black mamba • the big fundamental
Basketball Players 2020-12-31
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- 2010 World cup final goalscorer
- Liverpool player aka Egyptian King
- Most capped AC Milan player
- Fifa Best player 2005
- Terry,Chelsea player aka Captain Leader Legend
- Captain of Real Madrid FC
- Fifa best player 2007
- Liverpool legend who captained England at 2014 World Cup
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- Indian National Team highest goal scorer
- aka King of Rome
- Most goals in a calendar year
- Chelsea FC top goalscorer
- Most goals in UCL history
- Zizou
- Most capped Barca player
- Most goals by an English international
- Most goals in Fifa World cup
- Arsenal's top scorer
- aka El Nino
- 1986 Fifa world cup best player
20 Clues: Zizou • aka El Nino • aka King of Rome • Arsenal's top scorer • Fifa Best player 2005 • Fifa best player 2007 • Most capped Barca player • Chelsea FC top goalscorer • Most goals in UCL history • Captain of Real Madrid FC • Most capped AC Milan player • Most goals in Fifa World cup • Most goals in a calendar year • 2010 World cup final goalscorer • 1986 Fifa world cup best player • ...
Basketball Crossword 2021-01-08
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- Scoring by holding onto the rim and slamming the ball down
- Getting the ball after a attempted shot
- You have to shoot before the _________________ runs out
- A uniform each player wears that has their team name on it
- A defense technique where each player guards a certain opposing player
- pass to a teammate who scores a basket immediately
- Move your pivot foot illegally
- The people that decide penalties
- A shot which goes through the net without hitting the rim
- Spinning in a circle but not lifting up the back foot
- A defense technique in which each player is responsible for an area of the court
- generally awarded after a foul on the shooter from the opposing team
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- A pass that bounces before the player receives it
- The half of the court a team is defending
- The National Basketball Association
- to stop a shot from the other team
- Dribbling the ball with two hands on the ball at the same time
- An overhead shot taken while jumping
- to get the ball to a teammate
- a unblocked shot that doesn't hit the rim or backboard
- The free throw lane and the free throw circle
- the end of the first half of play
- Shot where the ball hits the rim of the basket
- An attempt to score
- A loss of possession
25 Clues: An attempt to score • A loss of possession • to get the ball to a teammate • Move your pivot foot illegally • The people that decide penalties • the end of the first half of play • to stop a shot from the other team • The National Basketball Association • An overhead shot taken while jumping • Getting the ball after a attempted shot • The half of the court a team is defending • ...
Basketball Teams 2021-04-06
30 Clues: LA • utah • miami • alanta • Dallas • denver • boston • orlando • detroit • houston • toronto • hemphis • Phoenix • indiana • chicagos • new york • brooklyn • minnesota • charlotte • cleveland • milwaukee • washington • Sacramento • Los angles • new orleans • san antonio • golden state • philadelphia • oklahoma city • portland trail
basketball crossword 2021-07-25
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- move involves the ball handler getting to defender and _____ his/her body 360 degrees
- what sport is it when Two teams of 5 players each try to score by letting a ball go inside a hoop ?
- ____ is the most important meal of the day
- side jump is a jump on both of your feet instead of one because It is more ______
- ____down is an easy exercise, done after a more intense activity
- a close-up shot in basketball in which the player stands near one side of the rim, but shoots the ball underhand towards the opposite side of the rim
- ____jump is also known as two-foot finishing
- A court is divided into ___ main sections by the mid-court line
- The ball is moved down the court toward the basket by _____ or dribbling
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- euro step is to get the defender moving one way, and then quickly stepping back the ____ way
- ____dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other
- Basketball is a ____sport
- _______step is a move where the player with the ball will pick up their dribble, take a step in one direction, and then quickly take a second step in a different direction
- A violation in which a player takes too many steps without dribbling
- violent contact or harmful manner with opponent is called ____ foul
- between the legs move, you are using your ____ as a natural shield against the defender
- basketball involves ___ players in each team
- we have to _____ up before exercising to prevent muscle sore
- passing is important to create ____
- Side ___ can help you to finish your layup better even with body contact
20 Clues: Basketball is a ____sport • passing is important to create ____ • ____ is the most important meal of the day • basketball involves ___ players in each team • ____jump is also known as two-foot finishing • we have to _____ up before exercising to prevent muscle sore • A court is divided into ___ main sections by the mid-court line • ...
Basketball Teams 2023-05-16
30 Clues: Utah • Miami • Dallas • Denver • Boston • Orlando • Toronto • Houston • Atlanta • Indiana • Memphis • Chicago • Detroit • Phoenix • Brooklyn • New York • Portland • Charlotte • Milwaukee • Minnesota • Cleveland • Washington • Sacramento • New Orleans • Los Angeles • Los Angeles • San Antonio • Philadelphia • Golden State • Oklahoma City
Basketball Guru 2014-05-28
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- Dominique's shoe size
- LOL
- Something Scott doesn't want to challenge Dominique in
- movement to and from or around something, especially that of fluid in a closed system
- the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university
- Michael Jordan's favorite number
- Physical sensation of desiring food
- SAT component
- The condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day
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- A game Dominique will NEVER beat Scott in
- Dominique's favorite number
- The word "red" in Haitian Creole
- For every answer in this crossword count this
- An old VCR format
- Sweet potatoes other name
- Jay Z, Beyonce, LeBron James, and Lil Wayne are all _____?
- Detroit basketball team
- two
- Basketball Guru
- A request for responses
20 Clues: LOL • two • SAT component • Basketball Guru • An old VCR format • Dominique's shoe size • Detroit basketball team • A request for responses • Sweet potatoes other name • Dominique's favorite number • The word "red" in Haitian Creole • Michael Jordan's favorite number • Physical sensation of desiring food • A game Dominique will NEVER beat Scott in • ...
Fun Basketball 2016-02-22
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- area along the baseline half way between the sidelines and the lane line.
- Professional Basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- rule was adopted making itillegal for a defensive player to touch the ballon its downward flight.
- this new stat captures the number of times a player is fouled
- the two boundaries lines running the length of the court.
- Located in the side of the court near the free throw line extended.
- fouls that involve unnececcessary or excessive contact which could injure.
- Alignment two posts are used to free up shoters.
- were introduced in 1895 to prevent spectators in the game.
- places all five offensive players on one side of the court.
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- total points scored are important to final score.
- Used to denote the offensive end of the court from the midcourt line to the baseline.
- Initially, Players were not allowed to re-enter the game.
- when players on opposite teams commit personal foul simultaneously.
- dribbling the ball with both hands on the the ball at the same time.
- Team's biggest and strongest player. Mainly plays in low post area near basket.
- boundaries running from the free throw line to the baseline.
- alignment is used against pressure defense.
- shooter misses hitting the rim on shot.
- used to denote the area behind the midcoast line.
20 Clues: shooter misses hitting the rim on shot. • alignment is used against pressure defense. • Alignment two posts are used to free up shoters. • total points scored are important to final score. • used to denote the area behind the midcoast line. • Initially, Players were not allowed to re-enter the game. • the two boundaries lines running the length of the court. • ...
Basketball Crossword 2017-11-29
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- what replaced the peach basket?
- the name of the doctor that invented basketball
- When can a jump ball occur?
- the year that the doctor introduced the new game that involved a soccer ball and a peach basket?
- What is it called when one walks or runs with the ball?
- how many rules did the original game have?
- what is the foul called that includes any type of illegal physical contact?
- What kind of shot is the jump shot?
- the more formal way to say hoop?
- what player position do the next tallest players play?
- what is the ball if the player is fouled while not shooting?
- how is the ball moved down the court by the player?
- Is blocking a violation of the rules?
- What is it when a player dribbles, stops, and then begins to dribble again?
- How many hand(s) are used in a lay-up?
- What is an unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard?
- what physical trait do the guards have?
- when a player pushes or runes over a defensive player?
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- what happens at halftime?
- how many steps without dribbling is considered traveling?
- can one dribble the ball with two hands? If not what is the violation called?
- What type of foul is charging?
- What happens when a team loses possession of the ball?
- another name for the free throw lane
- what was done to get the basketball back when a basket was made?
- how do you obtain the ball after a failed attempt at a basket?
- the closest line to the center circle
- What starts the basketball game?
- What is required in order to move the ball with you?
- A legal turnover made by a defensive player.
- what physical trait does the center usually have?
- players on each team
32 Clues: players on each team • what happens at halftime? • When can a jump ball occur? • What type of foul is charging? • what replaced the peach basket? • the more formal way to say hoop? • What starts the basketball game? • What kind of shot is the jump shot? • another name for the free throw lane • the closest line to the center circle • Is blocking a violation of the rules? • ...
Basketball Nicknames 2022-03-08
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- Julius Irving
- The Baby-Faced Assassin’
- ___ Archibald
- Jason Williams, ____ Chocolate
- Gary Payton
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Earvin Johnson
- _____ Thunder, Darryl Dawkins
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- The Dunkin’ Dutchman
- Big Country
- The ____ from French Lick
- Dennis Rodman
- Karl Malone
- The Admiral
- Clyde the _____
- The Big Fundamental
- Big Shot Rob
- The Human Highlight Reel
- Kenny ____ Smith
- Kobe Bryant
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- Rudy Gobert, the ___ Tower
- Shaq, the Big _____
- The Microwave, Vinnie ____
- The Stilt
- Earl _____ Monroe
- The Reign Man
- According to Raftery, a player with “courage” has
- Kenny ___ Walker
- Tyrone Bogues
- Walt Frazier
- The Houdini of the Hardwood
- Bobby ___ Leonard
- John Wooden, The ____ of Westwood
- King James
- Artis Gilmore
- Oscar Robinson
- ____ Pete Maravich
- The Answer
- The Round Mound of ____
- George Gervin
41 Clues: The Stilt • King James • The Answer • Gary Payton • Big Country • Karl Malone • The Admiral • Kobe Bryant • Walt Frazier • Big Shot Rob • Julius Irving • ___ Archibald • The Reign Man • Tyrone Bogues • Artis Gilmore • Dennis Rodman • George Gervin • Earvin Johnson • Oscar Robinson • Hakeem Olajuwon • Clyde the _____ • Kenny ___ Walker • Kenny ____ Smith • Earl _____ Monroe • Bobby ___ Leonard • ____ Pete Maravich • ...
sports basketball 2021-12-13
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- A bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked into an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds, or other animals
- The quality of being hot
- A male of some horned animals, especially deer
- A large gregarious waterbird with a long bill and an extensible throat pouch for scooping up fish.
- A bird of prey with broad rounded wings and a long tail
- A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to expansion of rapidly heated air
- One having the spirit or bearing of a knight
- Relating to the Celts or their languages
- To cut into or through
- A brave or experienced fighter
- A male bovine animal
- A type of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm
- An animal of a large race of the brown bear native to North America
- A cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents
- A term for a dromaeosaurid dinosaur or bird of prey
- A nickname for someone who was at the signing of the Declaration of Independence
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- A gray wolf with territory in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin
- The power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious ro supernatural forces
- An unorthodox or independent-minded person
- A start around which the earth orbits
- A ship constructed for carrying cargo on the Great Lakes
- A person who makes a new track through wild country
- A device with a small spike or spiked wheel that is worn on a rider’s heel
- A man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales
- A fast sailing ship, especially with concave bows and raked mast
- A small chunk of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth
- A disk or short cylinder fitting closely within a tube which it moves up and down against a liquid or a gas
- A large stinging wasp that typically nest in hollow trees
- A horse bred or trained to have a distinctive lateral gait in which both legs on the same side are lifted together
- The most important chess piece which a player must checkmate to win
30 Clues: A male bovine animal • To cut into or through • The quality of being hot • A brave or experienced fighter • A start around which the earth orbits • Relating to the Celts or their languages • An unorthodox or independent-minded person • One having the spirit or bearing of a knight • A male of some horned animals, especially deer • ...
Basketball players 2022-04-29
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- One of the best to ever play basketball wore #6 and played for the Celtics
- Plays for the timberwolves and wears #1
- He plays for the hawks and wears #11
- Played for the Bulls and Wore #23
- Plays for the philadelphia 76ers and wears #21
- Plays for the bulls and wears #11
- He looks like Aquaman and wears #4
- Plays for the suns and wears #3
- Plays for the bucks and wears #34
- Plays for the heat and wears #22
- Plays for the La Clippers wears #2 and is said to be a robot and a funny guy
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- Plays for the philadelphia 76ers and wears #1 he's also out of shape
- He plays for the memphis Grizzles and wears #12
- Plays for the Lakers and wears #0
- Was a very good dunker played for the raptors and wore #15
- He has very big eye brows wears #3 and plays for the lakers
- Plays for the lakers and wears #6
- Plays for the Warriors and wears #30
- A very good dunker that plays for the Pelicans wears #1 and is out of shape
- plays for the suns and wears #1 he's also cracked at warzone
- PLayed for the jazz and did a very bad thing he also wore #32
- PLays for the brooklyn nets and wears # 7 his nickname is a snake
- Wore #34 and played for the lakers he was also very tall
- Plays for the hornets wears #2
- Played for the lakers and wore #24
25 Clues: Plays for the hornets wears #2 • Plays for the suns and wears #3 • Plays for the heat and wears #22 • Plays for the Lakers and wears #0 • Plays for the lakers and wears #6 • Played for the Bulls and Wore #23 • Plays for the bulls and wears #11 • Plays for the bucks and wears #34 • He looks like Aquaman and wears #4 • Played for the lakers and wore #24 • ...
Baseball/Basketball 2022-05-18
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- _________ Anthony
- Willie __________
- ___________Johnson
- Babe _________
- Carlos ________
- _______ Judge
- ________ Duncan
- Joe _________
- Larry _________
- Giancarlo_________
- _________ Curry
- Derek _______
- _______ Aaron
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- LeBron _______
- Barry _______
- Wilt ____________
- Manny ________
- Kevin _______
- Pete __________
- Patrick __________
- _______Berra
- ______ DeGrom
- Jackie _________
- Charles _________
- Pete ________
- ________Hernandez
26 Clues: _______Berra • Barry _______ • Kevin _______ • ______ DeGrom • _______ Judge • Joe _________ • Pete ________ • Derek _______ • _______ Aaron • LeBron _______ • Manny ________ • Babe _________ • Pete __________ • Carlos ________ • ________ Duncan • Larry _________ • _________ Curry • Jackie _________ • _________ Anthony • Wilt ____________ • Willie __________ • Charles _________ • ________Hernandez • ...
Baseball/Basketball 2022-05-18
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- _________ Anthony
- Willie __________
- ___________Johnson
- Babe _________
- Carlos ________
- _______ Judge
- ________ Duncan
- Joe _________
- Larry _________
- Giancarlo_________
- _________ Curry
- Derek _______
- _______ Aaron
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- _______LeBron
- Barry _______
- Wilt ____________
- Manny ________
- Kevin _______
- Pete __________
- Patrick __________
- _______Berra
- ______ DeGrom
- Jackie _________
- Charles _________
- Pete ________
- ________Hernandez
26 Clues: _______Berra • _______LeBron • Barry _______ • Kevin _______ • ______ DeGrom • _______ Judge • Joe _________ • Pete ________ • Derek _______ • _______ Aaron • Manny ________ • Babe _________ • Pete __________ • Carlos ________ • ________ Duncan • Larry _________ • _________ Curry • Jackie _________ • _________ Anthony • Wilt ____________ • Willie __________ • Charles _________ • ________Hernandez • ...
NBA/Basketball 2023-10-27
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- Team From milwalkee
- Number 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft last name only
- 2018-19 NBA champions
- Team From Los Angeles
- Team From Washington
- Shot after a player has been fouled
- Team from Charlotte
- Kareem Abdul-Jabar's signature move.
- Team from Boston
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- Team from Denver
- known as the "GOAT" last name only.
- National Basketball Association
- Greatest comeback in finals history 2015-2016
- Team From Pheonix
- 2021-22 NBA Champions
- Golden State Warriors head coach full name
- Most 3-pointers made in NBA history last name only
- oldest player in the NBA Year 21 last name only
- known for "Mamba Mentality" First name only
- Team from Maimi
20 Clues: Team from Maimi • Team from Denver • Team from Boston • Team From Pheonix • Team From milwalkee • Team from Charlotte • Team From Washington • 2021-22 NBA Champions • 2018-19 NBA champions • Team From Los Angeles • National Basketball Association • known as the "GOAT" last name only. • Shot after a player has been fouled • Kareem Abdul-Jabar's signature move. • ...
Basketball 🏀 2024-02-08
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- What is the term for a defensive play where a player blocks an opponent's shot causing the ball to go out of bounds?
- Which basketball position is typically responsible for bringing the ball up the court and setting up plays?
- What is the area called where players attempt to score field goals, typically marked by a semicircle at its edge?
- In basketball what is the violation called when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball?
- Which NBA team is known as the "Lakers" and is based in Los Angeles?
- In basketball what is the distance from the three-point line to the center of the basket?
- What is the term for a pass in basketball where the ball is bounced on the floor to a teammate?
- What is the term for a defensive strategy where players guard specific areas rather than individual opponents?
- Which NBA team is based in the capital city of Texas?
- What term is used for a successful field goal attempt where the shooter scores three points?
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- Who is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time and played for the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s?
- Which college basketball tournament is known for its single-elimination format and often referred to as "March Madness"?
- What is the term for a player making a shot after being fouled, with the opportunity for an additional free throw?
- In basketball how many quarters are played in a regulation game?
- Which NBA team is often associated with the "Greek Freak," Giannis Antetokounmpo?
- What is the official name of the professional basketball league in the United States?
- In basketball how many players are on the court for each team at the start of a game?
- Which country is known for its strong basketball tradition and produced NBA players like Dirk Nowitzki?
- In basketball what is the maximum number of players a team can have on its roster during an NBA season?
- What is the term for a situation in which a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team without attempting a shot?
20 Clues: Which NBA team is based in the capital city of Texas? • In basketball how many quarters are played in a regulation game? • Which NBA team is known as the "Lakers" and is based in Los Angeles? • Which NBA team is often associated with the "Greek Freak," Giannis Antetokounmpo? • ...
basketball Nicknames 2024-05-13
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- Elvin Hayes
- Joe Bryant
- Dominique Wilkins
- Anfernee Hardaway
- Detlef Schrempf
- David Thompson
- Kevin Durant
- Moses Malone
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Paul Pierce
- Gilbert Arenas
- Dwight Howard
- Julius Erving
- James Worthy
- Stacey Augman
- Xavier McDaniel
- Karl Malone
- Pete Maravich
- Clide Drexler
- Cedric Maxwell
- Patrick Ewing
- Alonzo Mourning
- Darryl Dawkins
- Robert Traylor
- Jeremy Lin
- Gary Payton
- Jamaal Wilkes
- Bill Bradley
- George Gervin
- Fred Hoiberg
- Artis Giulmore
- Shawn MArion
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- John Havlicek
- Dennis Rodman
- Isiah Thomas
- Fred Neal
- Victor Wembanyama
- John Wooden
- Tim Duncan
- Dan Majerle
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- Grant Hill
- Bryant Reeves
- Michael Jordan
- Steve Nash
- Larry Bird
- James Harden
- Nikola Jokic
- Earvin Johnson
- Glenn Robinson
- Kevin Garnett
- Kobe Bryant
- Darrell Griffith
- Yao Ming
- Phil Jackson
- George Mikan
- Nate Archibald
- John Salley
- Shawn Kemp
- David Robinson
- Joel Pryzbilla
- Larry Johnson
- Ray Allen
- Kareem Abdul Jabbar
- Tyler Hansborough
- Nat Clifton
- Tom Gugliota
- Clarence Gaines
- Oscar Robertson
- Bob Cousy
- Charles BArkley
- Jimmy Butler
- Vince Carter
- Allen Iverson
- Vinnie Johnson
- Jerry West
- Shaquille O'Neal
78 Clues: Yao Ming • Ray Allen • Bob Cousy • Fred Neal • Grant Hill • Joe Bryant • Steve Nash • Larry Bird • Shawn Kemp • Jeremy Lin • Jerry West • Tim Duncan • Elvin Hayes • Kobe Bryant • John Salley • Paul Pierce • Karl Malone • Nat Clifton • Gary Payton • John Wooden • Dan Majerle • James Harden • Nikola Jokic • Kevin Durant • Moses Malone • Phil Jackson • George Mikan • James Worthy • Tom Gugliota • Jimmy Butler • Bill Bradley • Fred Hoiberg • ...
basketball crossword puzzle 2023-02-10
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- the shortest basketball player
- your enemies
- Penalty in basketball
- Carry the ball with you past your opponent
- the Finn who was not on the list
- basketball inventor
- How you get points
- the goals in basketball
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- was first used to get the ball after a goal was scored
- tallest basketball player
- 3rd place
- the best country in the world at basketball
- maximum number of players in a match
- the sport in the text
- 5th place
- where basketball was invented
16 Clues: 3rd place • 5th place • your enemies • How you get points • basketball inventor • the sport in the text • Penalty in basketball • the goals in basketball • tallest basketball player • where basketball was invented • the shortest basketball player • the Finn who was not on the list • maximum number of players in a match • Carry the ball with you past your opponent • ...
Basketball 2022-03-05
11 Clues: deep • goat • fancy • 70 points • star wars • helicopter • get dunked on • ankle breaker • easy money shot • al time leading scorer • what you yell after the foul
Basketball 2017-03-09
11 Clues: Lebron... • Chigago... • Cleveland... • the name of the sport • the name of the league • one of nba's top sponsorships • how many teams play in a game • how many teams are there in nba? • how many quarters are in one game • one of the best players in Baskeball • tapping the ball consistently is called?
Basketball 2021-03-19
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- If you run without dribbling it is called a ______.
- the game is split into ________.
- how you move with the basketball.
- number of points if a basket is made inside the three-point line.
- Players are not allowed to walk without dribbling, but they can _____ with the ball.
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- the number of points awarded for making a basket outside of the three-point line.
- A basketball game is played on a basketball _____.
- a free throw is rewarded with ____ point(s).
- an official who calls fouls during the game.
- a free ____ is rewarded after a foul in Basketball.
- Is a part of the basket but is behind the rim and net.
11 Clues: the game is split into ________. • how you move with the basketball. • a free throw is rewarded with ____ point(s). • an official who calls fouls during the game. • A basketball game is played on a basketball _____. • If you run without dribbling it is called a ______. • a free ____ is rewarded after a foul in Basketball. • ...
Basketball 2021-04-10
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- To move an object from one space to another
- An unfair or invalid piece of play.
- Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
- To control and walk/run (but not dribble) a live basketball in bounds. This is an illegal movement.
- ENVIRONMENT Any physical location where students gain knowledge or skill
- To send a ball or object toward a goal or target in order to score a point
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- A game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop fixed above each end of the court.
- The behaviors, customs, arts, and beliefs that are characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group.
- To act with others toward the same end or purpose.
- To maneuver a ball under the control of a single player. Soccer requires foot dribbling. Basketball requires hand dribbling. Floor hockey requires stick dribbling
- An infringement of the rules in sports that is less serious than a foul and usually involves technicalities of play
11 Clues: An unfair or invalid piece of play. • To move an object from one space to another • To act with others toward the same end or purpose. • ENVIRONMENT Any physical location where students gain knowledge or skill • To send a ball or object toward a goal or target in order to score a point • ...
Basketball 2021-10-18
11 Clues: a bad shot • a last second shot • a type of fadeaway • another word for make • another word for swish • a foul then you make it • another word for screen • the best shooter all time • the most common dribble move • what happens after a shooting foul • when someone dunks over a taller person
Basketball! 2017-01-16
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- I can __ the ball to my friend.
- My favorite basketball __ is Michael Jordan.
- When I __ the ball, I throw it to the basket.
- We play basketball on the ____.
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- I play on a basketball __. We are the Lions!
- basketball is my favorite __!
- When I make a __, the ball goes into the net.
- I wear a __ when I play basketball.
- My __ teaches me how to play basketball.
- The basket has a backboard, a net, and a __.
- When I __ the ball, I put it into the basket.
11 Clues: basketball is my favorite __! • I can __ the ball to my friend. • We play basketball on the ____. • I wear a __ when I play basketball. • My __ teaches me how to play basketball. • I play on a basketball __. We are the Lions! • My favorite basketball __ is Michael Jordan. • The basket has a backboard, a net, and a __. • When I make a __, the ball goes into the net. • ...
The Miracle of March Madness 2024-03-21
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- The act of a player jumping and throwing the ball into the basket
- Small town in Indiana know for its love of basketball
- Basketball tournament held in March
- The final last second shot in a basketball game
- when the score is tied and unchanging
- A person who coaches a basketball team
- Intense undying passion, something Josh had
- The sound made when the ball goes through the net
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- The type of support eagles fans had
- The talented point guard for the Oakwood High Eagles
- The act of shooting a basketball through the hoop
- A tournament game in which the competing teams are in a close match
- The climax of the basketball season
- The type of cheers the eagles were engulfed in
- Rival town of Oakwood known for its powerhouse basketball team
- A period of intense excitement and enthusiasm for basketball
- A teams best player is a _______ player
- The leader of the Oakwood High School Eagles Team
- The way a basketball game starts
19 Clues: The way a basketball game starts • The type of support eagles fans had • The climax of the basketball season • Basketball tournament held in March • when the score is tied and unchanging • A person who coaches a basketball team • A teams best player is a _______ player • Intense undying passion, something Josh had • The type of cheers the eagles were engulfed in • ...
Basketball 2021-03-23
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- the name of a shoe that Michael Jordan advertised
- The person who invented basketball
- A basketball player who died in a helicopter crash on April 13, 2016
- the player with the most NBA championship rings
- to take the ball and slam it into the hoop with your hand
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- to bounce the ball repeatedly on the floor
- The tallest basketball player
- the team Kobe Bryant played for
- the person who takes charge of the team and trains them
- when the player takes a step while holding the ball
- the team Michael Jordan played for from 2001-2003
11 Clues: The tallest basketball player • the team Kobe Bryant played for • The person who invented basketball • to bounce the ball repeatedly on the floor • the player with the most NBA championship rings • the name of a shoe that Michael Jordan advertised • the team Michael Jordan played for from 2001-2003 • when the player takes a step while holding the ball • ...
Basketball 2021-01-20
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- a dribbling move that makes the ball move to the left hand to the right or right hand to left hand
- the ball used for shooting and dribbling
- when starting the game to decide who gets the ball
- a pass that goes to a player and they make a basket
- when you jump up and pull on the rim and put the ball in the hoop.
- a board behind the rim to help the basketball go in
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- when someone fouls you and you go to shoot a shot for each only one point.
- a far shot that is worth 3 points
- when a player does something that is not allowed so a person goes and shots a free throw
- when the ball goes in the hoop but does not touch the rim
- a shot that when you shoot it you put one of your legs up
11 Clues: a far shot that is worth 3 points • the ball used for shooting and dribbling • when starting the game to decide who gets the ball • a pass that goes to a player and they make a basket • a board behind the rim to help the basketball go in • when the ball goes in the hoop but does not touch the rim • a shot that when you shoot it you put one of your legs up • ...
Basketball! 2021-05-22
11 Clues: Round. • Spinning away. • A type of shot. • A running shot. • A u shaped move. • Shoot ball into. • A move around you. • Points in the paint. • Crossover underneath. • Something two teammates can do. • Something your teammate does to get you open.
Basketball 2021-11-04
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- a thing you sit in
- something you can tell time with
- a animal that goes moo
- Had kobe Bryant
- you jump then shoot
- something you open and walk through
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- something that is soft that you put your head on and sleep
- Had the person that scored 100 points in a game
- Had Micheal Jordan
- you shoot shots after you get hit while shooting
- you get into contact with someone
11 Clues: Had kobe Bryant • a thing you sit in • Had Micheal Jordan • you jump then shoot • a animal that goes moo • something you can tell time with • you get into contact with someone • something you open and walk through • Had the person that scored 100 points in a game • you shoot shots after you get hit while shooting • something that is soft that you put your head on and sleep
basketball 2022-02-18
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- He a rookie and he has got 3 triple double
- what they use to score
- 7 championship and the best
- he has got 27 triple double
- A team that play in the NBA
- he average 25.7 points a games
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- won a gaming winning shot VS Net
- won more than 2 MVP and 3 championship
- won 3 championship and very good
- he has got 1 championship
- wons 5 MVP and 4 championship
11 Clues: what they use to score • he has got 1 championship • 7 championship and the best • he has got 27 triple double • A team that play in the NBA • wons 5 MVP and 4 championship • he average 25.7 points a games • won a gaming winning shot VS Net • won 3 championship and very good • won more than 2 MVP and 3 championship • He a rookie and he has got 3 triple double
Basketball 2022-06-13
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- They instructed you what to do and teach you
- the sound the ball makes when it goes in the net
- the thing you shoot in
- the jump at the start of the game
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- You play with them and pass to them
- You play basketball in them
- when you throw in the ball
- You dribble and shoot them
- player that brings up the ball
- you do 3 steps then shoot
- when you violate the rules by hitting someone
11 Clues: the thing you shoot in • you do 3 steps then shoot • when you throw in the ball • You dribble and shoot them • You play basketball in them • player that brings up the ball • the jump at the start of the game • You play with them and pass to them • They instructed you what to do and teach you • when you violate the rules by hitting someone • ...
Basketball Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-16
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- Inventor of Basketball
- Points beyond the three point arc
- Number of players per team
- Point/s for free throws
- Points within the three point arc
- Styles in passing the ball
- Shape of basketball playing court
- First players of Naismith
- Touching the ball on the rim
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- Greatest Basketball player
- Term for free throw line
- Awarded after a foul
- Award for ball out of bounds, travelling
- Invention of Basketball
- Position in basketball
- An unfair gaining of advantage
- To gain a score
- Basic skill in basketball
- First goals
- Width of line markings
20 Clues: First goals • To gain a score • Awarded after a foul • Inventor of Basketball • Position in basketball • Width of line markings • Invention of Basketball • Point/s for free throws • Term for free throw line • Basic skill in basketball • First players of Naismith • Greatest Basketball player • Number of players per team • Styles in passing the ball • Touching the ball on the rim • ...
Basketball 2016-02-09
11 Clues: hooping • dribbling • opposite of win • antonym of lose • rhyme with skunk • opposite of rookie • antonym of unguarded • definition means you jump high • used short for most valuable player • where professional basketball players go • shorter way to spell most improved player
Basketball 2013-03-20
Basketball 2021-03-19
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- an invalid piece of play
- one of the five positions in a game
- score by shooting into the basket with hands above rim
- movement of the ball that involves throwing it or tapping it to the floor
- upper body exercise involving throwing the ball back and forth to the chest
- method to score baskets and get open shots
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- when a defensive player legally blocks a shot from the other player
- a score in basketball involving throwing the ball through a hoop
- when a player forcibly throws the ball into the basket
- trying to stop the opponent from scoring
- players who don't start the game but act as a substitution
11 Clues: an invalid piece of play • one of the five positions in a game • trying to stop the opponent from scoring • method to score baskets and get open shots • score by shooting into the basket with hands above rim • when a player forcibly throws the ball into the basket • players who don't start the game but act as a substitution • ...
basketball 2016-06-07
11 Clues: a floor • the series • like a shirt • ball the game • where you score • where you shought • some one on a team • who watches the game • ball a not good shot • pointer far away shot • throw after a fowl
Basketball 2020-02-10
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- What is "Magic" Johnson'S first name?
- What is Stephan Curry's first name?
- What city won the last nba championship
- #8 and #24 R.I.P
- What player won the most championship (his first name)
- Who was Kobe's teammate on the lakers (shorter name)
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- What player is known for his beard? (first name)
- What team has the most championships?
- Last Years mvp's last name
- What player won the most MVP's? (first name)
- What is "Board man" and "fun guy"s first name?
11 Clues: #8 and #24 R.I.P • Last Years mvp's last name • What is Stephan Curry's first name? • What team has the most championships? • What is "Magic" Johnson'S first name? • What city won the last nba championship • What player won the most MVP's? (first name) • What is "Board man" and "fun guy"s first name? • What player is known for his beard? (first name) • ...
basketball boys 2023-12-15
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- unsure with information
- Starting small forward
- Stewart great assistant coach
- starting shooting guard
- sophmore center
- 6th man of the year
- terrible manager
- Dad is well known for playing at Sapulpa
- light skin with bounce and the best dunk packages
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- second tuffest white boy on the team
- Starting power forward
- Nagel Great head coach
- starting point guard
- Plays 9th and has a tattoo
- old for his grade and big jace would body him
- Junior came from Jenks
- has good bounce
- skinny shooter
- Starting center
- Certified old head and has terrible knees
20 Clues: skinny shooter • sophmore center • has good bounce • Starting center • terrible manager • 6th man of the year • starting point guard • Starting power forward • Nagel Great head coach • Starting small forward • Junior came from Jenks • unsure with information • starting shooting guard • Plays 9th and has a tattoo • Stewart great assistant coach • second tuffest white boy on the team • ...
Duke Basketball 2024-03-25
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- skilled 7 footer who embraces being one of the most hated players ever but he’s not don’t yet
- Talented one and done during his Duke days but injuries derailed his NBA career
- superstar recruit who skipped his senior year of high school and led Duke to the Elite 8
- During his freshman year was an incredible defender and recorded 8 blocks in a single game
- fiery competitor and know for tripping players
- star point guard during his 2 years at Duke, Covid ruined his shot at a championship
- won a national championship as a player at Duke and is now coaching his alma mater
- Only played in a few games at Duke due to injury but was still the number 1 pick and an NBA champion
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- Aussie point guard who is still making his legacy at Duke
- one of the clutchest Duke players ever in his lone year at Duke
- dominant post scorer and helped Duke win 2015 National Championship
- NBA star only 2 years in and led a final 4 run while at Duke
- NBA superstar who still gives back to Duke
- Canadian star who was an incredible scorer while winning ACC Freshman of the year
- widely regarded at the greatest college coach of all time. Won 5 National Champions during his time at Duke
- team Captain as a senior for Duke’s last championship
- human highlight reel and won player of the year as a freshman
- TikTok star who is an incredible shooter. He’s 2 days into college
- led Duke to its last national championship as the final 4 most outstanding player
19 Clues: NBA superstar who still gives back to Duke • fiery competitor and know for tripping players • team Captain as a senior for Duke’s last championship • Aussie point guard who is still making his legacy at Duke • NBA star only 2 years in and led a final 4 run while at Duke • human highlight reel and won player of the year as a freshman • ...
Basketball Teams 2024-03-20
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- Kevin Garnett was on this team
- Red bird in the logo
- Dirk Nowitzki was on this team
- Seattle's former team
- This team is from Portland
- New Jersey's former team
- This team once had Tracy McGrady and Shaq
- One of the players nickname is THE GREEK FREAK
- The logo is orange + blue
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- They won the championship in 2023
- Their logo is purple and gray
- This team had Clyde Drexler as a legend
- This team is tied for the most championships won
- Tim Ducan was a legend on this team
- Their logo has a musical note and a mountain
- Their logo is a horned red animal
- This team is tied for the most championships won
- Steph Curry was on this team in 2022
- One of their players won the dunk contest in 2020
- Kevin Durant got traded to this team in 2023
20 Clues: Red bird in the logo • Seattle's former team • New Jersey's former team • The logo is orange + blue • This team is from Portland • Their logo is purple and gray • Kevin Garnett was on this team • Dirk Nowitzki was on this team • They won the championship in 2023 • Their logo is a horned red animal • Tim Ducan was a legend on this team • Steph Curry was on this team in 2022 • ...
Basketball Crossword 2023-03-22
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- this is when a player close to the basket jumps up and throws the ball down into the hoop.
- When a player passes the ball to their teammate, which leads to a made basket.
- The rectangular piece of wood or fiberglass attached to the back of the basket.
- When a player either dribbles the ball with two hands or stops dribbling all together and then begins again, this results in a loss of possession.
- Positioning yourself between the basket and your opponent as a way to obtain a rebound.
- Two opposing players jump for a basketball that was tossed into the air by a ref. Also away to award possession after two opposing players simultaneously gain possession of a ball.
- When the player with the ball bounces the ball up and down off ground
- This is the area on a court that extends from the baseline under the basketball to the free-throw line. Referred to as the paint because it is often a different color from the rest of the court.
- When a player moves their feet without dribbling the basketball. This results in a loss of possession for their team.
- When an offensive player stands in the way of a defender to try and give his teammate an open shot.
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- A shot that goes straight through the net without touching the rim or backboard, also known as nothing-but-net.
- A play where a teammate throws the ball high towards the basket and their teammate jumps up, catches the ball, and then slams it into the hoop.
- A play that starts with a defensive rebound that is quickly passed up towards mid court to an awaiting teammate. These plays often end with an easy basket as the opposing team isn't able to catch up to the scoring player.
- A basket made during the game.
- A shot attempt that was off the mark and didn't touch the basket or the backboard
- A phrase meaning a player recorded three statistical figures in double digits, often thought of as a great accomplishment (i.e. 10 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds).
- A shot that bounces off the rim or backboard without going in.
- Also known as the 3-point arc. This is the strip along the outside of the offensive zone and any shot made from behind it is worth three points.
- The line that players shoot from after being fouled. They cannot be guarded while shooting from there, and each basket made is worth one point.
19 Clues: A basket made during the game. • A shot that bounces off the rim or backboard without going in. • When the player with the ball bounces the ball up and down off ground • When a player passes the ball to their teammate, which leads to a made basket. • The rectangular piece of wood or fiberglass attached to the back of the basket. • ...
Basketball 2016-05-28
11 Clues: King...... • The Black Mamba • one of the equipment • who controls the game • what it takes to play • one of the equipments • Where the players play • were you need to be to play • What players wear on their feets • 2xMVP (Most valuable player) 2014-2016 • The one that manage and trains the team
Basketball 2017-04-26
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- Driving to the basket and scoring
- Different teams in different places
- Making a shot form the three point line
- Where the players go and do
- To many steps before dribbling the ball
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- Making contact with the other team
- The people who play the game
- Throwing the ball in the air into the basket
- Bouncing the ball up and down with your hands
- Being violent or doing something disrespectful
- Forcing the ball down threw the hoop with your hands
11 Clues: Where the players go and do • The people who play the game • Driving to the basket and scoring • Making contact with the other team • Different teams in different places • Making a shot form the three point line • To many steps before dribbling the ball • Throwing the ball in the air into the basket • Bouncing the ball up and down with your hands • ...
basketball 2022-02-18
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- He a rookie and he has got 3 triple double
- what they use to score
- 7 championship and the best
- he has got 27 triple double
- A team that play in the NBA
- he average 25.7 points a games
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- won a gaming winning shot VS Net
- won more than 2 MVP and 3 championship
- won 3 championship and very good
- he has got 1 championship
- wons 5 MVP and 4 championship
11 Clues: what they use to score • he has got 1 championship • 7 championship and the best • he has got 27 triple double • A team that play in the NBA • wons 5 MVP and 4 championship • he average 25.7 points a games • won a gaming winning shot VS Net • won 3 championship and very good • won more than 2 MVP and 3 championship • He a rookie and he has got 3 triple double