basketball Crossword Puzzles
Basketball 2021-04-12
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- The playing surface is called a ______.
- Basketball started in Springfield, __________.
- The _______ are there to make sure everyone plays by the rules; it's their job to call fouls, as well as other violations.
- Basketball is broken into four ______ or two halves.
- The ______ tries to prevent the other team from scoring.
- Dr. Naismith nailed a _____ basket o the wall.
- A player can _____ or steal the ball to prevent the other from scoring.
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- a team sport in which players score points by throwing a ball through the opposing team's basket, or hoop.
- The tallest players fill the _____ and forward positions.
- Each team has _______ players on the court at a time, switching between offense and defense.
- The faster players who are better shooters and dribblers play the ______positions.
- The team WITH the ball is on _______.
- A player shoots the ball into the _____ while the opposing team's player tries to prevent him from making the shot.
- ________ is when a player bounces the ball walking or running on the court.
14 Clues: The team WITH the ball is on _______. • The playing surface is called a ______. • Basketball started in Springfield, __________. • Dr. Naismith nailed a _____ basket o the wall. • Basketball is broken into four ______ or two halves. • The ______ tries to prevent the other team from scoring. • The tallest players fill the _____ and forward positions. • ...
Basketball 2023-02-26
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- A type of pass where the ball is thrown high above the heads of the defenders
- The term for when a player successfully scores points on a shot attempt
- The official who monitors the game and makes calls on fouls and violations
- A defensive move where a player tries to steal the ball from the opposing player
- The act of dribbling the ball between your legs
- A shot made from beyond the three-point line
- guard The position responsible for bringing the ball up the court and initiating the offense
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- The area of the court where a team scores points by shooting the ball into the hoop
- The position responsible for rebounding and defending the rim
- The boundary line that separates the court from out of bounds
- foul The violation where a player makes contact with an opposing player while they are not holding the ball
- The violation where a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball
- A defensive move where a player tries to block a shot
- line The area of the court where players take free throws
14 Clues: A shot made from beyond the three-point line • The act of dribbling the ball between your legs • A defensive move where a player tries to block a shot • line The area of the court where players take free throws • The position responsible for rebounding and defending the rim • The boundary line that separates the court from out of bounds • ...
basketball 2023-05-02
Basketball 2016-09-01
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- What it is called when another player smacks he ball when someone shoots it.
- The glass back to the rim.
- The thing players play on.
- What it is called when a player takes the ball from another player.
- The thing that fans gather in to watch a basketball game.
- The clock that prevents a team from holding the ball for too long.
- Metal circle that the ball goes through.
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- What it is called when you slam the ball through the rim.
- An orange sphere.
- Someone who plays basketball.
- The line that splits the court in half.
- when you give the ball to another player on your team.
- A group of players that play together.
- The type of shirt players wear.
14 Clues: An orange sphere. • The glass back to the rim. • The thing players play on. • Someone who plays basketball. • The type of shirt players wear. • A group of players that play together. • The line that splits the court in half. • Metal circle that the ball goes through. • when you give the ball to another player on your team. • ...
Basketball 2022-03-10
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- Russell Westbrooks nickname
- Helped Jordan to win three championships with no points
- Possible ROTY
- One of the splash brothers positions
- DeRozan plays here in the Bulls
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- Best player LaMelo Ball
- Won their first championship since 1974
- Curry
- Best player at the Chicago Bulls in the 2021 - 2022 season
- Giannis can play this spot
- The Joker
- Lance Stephenson is playing here
- Most dominant player evers position
- His famous move is the hook
14 Clues: Curry • The Joker • Possible ROTY • Best player LaMelo Ball • Giannis can play this spot • Russell Westbrooks nickname • His famous move is the hook • DeRozan plays here in the Bulls • Lance Stephenson is playing here • Most dominant player evers position • One of the splash brothers positions • Won their first championship since 1974 • ...
basketball 2022-04-06
Basketball 2025-06-02
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- - The rectangular area where the game is played.
- - The last name of the legendary player who wore number 24.
- - The last name of a current basketball superstar.
- - A group of five players on the court from one side.
- - A team sport where players score by shooting the ball into a hoop.
- - A famous female basketball player in the WNBA.
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- - The ring where players shoot the ball to score points.
- - What players must do when moving with the ball.
- - The most famous basketball league in the United States.
- - Basketball became part of this international event in 1936.
- - The last name of the Canadian professor who invented basketball.
- - The last name of the player considered the greatest of all time.
- - Part of the equipment that supports your ankles.
- - The main object used to play basketball.
14 Clues: - The main object used to play basketball. • - The rectangular area where the game is played. • - A famous female basketball player in the WNBA. • - What players must do when moving with the ball. • - The last name of a current basketball superstar. • - Part of the equipment that supports your ankles. • - A group of five players on the court from one side. • ...
basket17 2024-06-13
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- Radford University's competitive program.
- Princeton University's storied basketball program.
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas's basketball team.
- George Washington University's storied basketball team.
- Georgetown University's storied basketball team.
- Furman University's rising program.
- Central Michigan University's competitive basketball team.
- Iona College's competitive program.
- Fairfield University's rising basketball team.
- University of Nebraska Omaha's competitive team.
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- Northern Illinois University's rising program.
- University of Minnesota's competitive program.
- Manhattan College's storied basketball team.
- University of Miami's rising basketball program.
- University of Idaho's storied basketball team.
- Lipscomb University's competitive basketball team.
- Valparaiso University's competitive program.
- Pennsylvania State University's basketball team.
- Stetson University's strong program.
- University of North Texas's strong program.
20 Clues: Furman University's rising program. • Iona College's competitive program. • Stetson University's strong program. • Radford University's competitive program. • University of North Texas's strong program. • Manhattan College's storied basketball team. • Valparaiso University's competitive program. • Northern Illinois University's rising program. • ...
basketball crossword puzzles 2025-01-09
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- Teen drama centered on basketball and friendships
- TV series about high school basketball players
- Netflix movie about an NBA lockout
- Movie about corruption in college basketball recruiting
- Movie about the first all-Black starting lineup in NCAA history
- Basketball drama featuring Tupac Shakur
- Comedy about two street basketball hustlers
- Romance movie centered around basketball players
- Comedy about a coach taking over a kids’ basketball team
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- Comedy about a boy who gains NBA-level basketball skills
- Movie about a coach inspiring a struggling team
- Movie about a teen switching basketball skills with Kevin Durant
- Drama starring Denzel Washington and Ray Allen
- TV show featuring sports and basketball management
- TV show about the Showtime Lakers era
- Documentary series about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls
- Animated basketball movie starring Michael Jordan
- Adam Sandler movie about scouting international basketball talent
- Classic basketball movie about a small-town high school team
- Drama starring Ben Affleck as a basketball coach
20 Clues: Netflix movie about an NBA lockout • TV show about the Showtime Lakers era • Basketball drama featuring Tupac Shakur • Comedy about two street basketball hustlers • Drama starring Denzel Washington and Ray Allen • TV series about high school basketball players • Movie about a coach inspiring a struggling team • Drama starring Ben Affleck as a basketball coach • ...
NBA logos (cities and teams) 2021-12-28
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- Giant B inside of a basketball
- Red and blue numbers hint: (76)
- Two yellow pickaxes crossed over a basketball
- Giant red C
- Yellow basketball w/ purple letters
- Man dressed in all green leaning on a cane while spinning a basketball
- White basketball
- Red flaming basketball
- A gray spur (the things on the back of cowboy boots) hint: san anto_____
- Giant red R inside a red ring
- A blue hornet
- Orange basketball w/ orange letters above it
- A red basketball w/ white letters in it
- Gold flaming basketball
- Blue/white basketball w/ black trail
- Blue and red basketball w/ a star in the middle
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- A red & white pinwheel
- Blue howling wolf
- White horse with a gray mane
- Red basketball with claw marks
- Golden gate bridge
- red hawk
- A red angry bull
- A purple kings crown above part of a gray basketball
- Blue grizzly
- Green buck (the animal)
- Orange basketball inside a triangle w/ white letters on it
- Big blue P w/ a yellow basketball inside
- Big pelican holding a basketball in it's beak
- A blue-green-yellow note symbol
30 Clues: red hawk • Giant red C • Blue grizzly • A blue hornet • A red angry bull • White basketball • Blue howling wolf • Golden gate bridge • A red & white pinwheel • Red flaming basketball • Green buck (the animal) • Gold flaming basketball • White horse with a gray mane • Giant red R inside a red ring • Giant B inside of a basketball • Red basketball with claw marks • Red and blue numbers hint: (76) • ...
NBA logos (just teams not cities) 2021-12-28
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- Two yellow pickaxes crossed over a basketball
- Big pelican holding a basketball in it's beak
- Blue howling wolf
- White horse with a gray mane
- Blue and red basketball w/ a star in the middle
- A blue hornet
- White basketball
- A blue-green-yellow note symbol
- A purple kings crown above part of a gray basketball
- A gray spur (the things on the back of cowboy boots) hint: san anto_____
- Red basketball with claw marks
- Giant red R inside a red ring
- red hawk
- Yellow basketball w/ purple letters
- Blue grizzly
- Giant B inside of a basketball
- Gold flaming basketball
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- Orange basketball inside a triangle w/ white letters on it
- A red basketball w/ white letters in it
- Giant red C
- Red and blue numbers hint: (76)
- Green buck (the animal)
- Man dressed in all green leaning on a cane while spinning a basketball
- Golden gate bridge
- Red flaming basketball
- Big blue P w/ a yellow basketball inside
- A red angry bull
- Blue/white basketball w/ black trail
- A red & white pinwheel
- Orange basketball w/ orange letters above it
30 Clues: red hawk • Giant red C • Blue grizzly • A blue hornet • White basketball • A red angry bull • Blue howling wolf • Golden gate bridge • Red flaming basketball • A red & white pinwheel • Green buck (the animal) • Gold flaming basketball • White horse with a gray mane • Giant red R inside a red ring • Red basketball with claw marks • Giant B inside of a basketball • Red and blue numbers hint: (76) • ...
NBA logos (just cities) 2021-12-28
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- Gold flaming basketball
- Orange basketball w/ orange letters above it
- A purple kings crown above part of a gray basketball
- Giant red R inside a red ring
- A blue-green-yellow note symbol
- Red flaming basketball
- White horse with a gray mane
- Yellow basketball w/ purple letters
- Golden gate bridge
- A red & white pinwheel
- Green buck (the animal)
- A blue hornet
- Red basketball with claw marks
- Red and blue numbers hint: (76)
- Man dressed in all green leaning on a cane while spinning a basketball
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- Big pelican holding a basketball in it's beak
- Orange basketball inside a triangle w/ white letters on it
- Blue/white basketball w/ black trail
- White basketball
- A gray spur (the things on the back of cowboy boots) hint: san anto_____
- Big blue P w/ a yellow basketball inside
- Blue howling wolf
- Blue grizzly
- Two yellow pickaxes crossed over a basketball
- red hawk
- Giant red C
- Blue and red basketball w/ a star in the middle
- A red basketball w/ white letters in it
- A red angry bull
- Giant B inside of a basketball
30 Clues: red hawk • Giant red C • Blue grizzly • A blue hornet • White basketball • A red angry bull • Blue howling wolf • Golden gate bridge • Red flaming basketball • A red & white pinwheel • Gold flaming basketball • Green buck (the animal) • White horse with a gray mane • Giant red R inside a red ring • Red basketball with claw marks • Giant B inside of a basketball • A blue-green-yellow note symbol • ...
Olympics Basketnall 2025-01-06
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- Nickname of the 1992 USA basketball team
- Hosted the 2008 basketball Olympics
- Spectacular dunks in Olympic games
- Host city of the 2021 basketball Olympics
- International basketball federation overseeing Olympic basketball
- Olympic symbol with five colors
- Highest medal awarded in the Olympics
- Country known for strong Olympic basketball performances
- Country with the most Olympic basketball golds
- Host city for the upcoming 2024 Olympics
- Late NBA legend who played in the Olympics
- Points awarded for a long-range shot
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- Olympic basketball guidelines
- First Olympic basketball gold medal winners in 1936
- Scoring units in basketball
- Defensive action to stop a shot
- Last match of the Olympic tournament
- Highlight-reel plays in basketball
- Where substitute players sit
- Last-second shot sound
20 Clues: Last-second shot sound • Scoring units in basketball • Where substitute players sit • Olympic basketball guidelines • Defensive action to stop a shot • Olympic symbol with five colors • Spectacular dunks in Olympic games • Highlight-reel plays in basketball • Hosted the 2008 basketball Olympics • Last match of the Olympic tournament • Points awarded for a long-range shot • ...
Basketball 2015-03-26
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- how a game starts
- man who invented basketball
- to send the ball to a team mate
- defense played when covering an area
- the number of points awarded for a regular basket made
- a shot taken while dribble into the basket
- bouncing the ball with two hands
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- defense played when covering a person
- a shot taken from anywhere on the court not moving
- to move without bouncing the basketball
- place where basketball was invented
- to take a step with one foot stationary
- to bounce a basketball
13 Clues: how a game starts • to bounce a basketball • man who invented basketball • to send the ball to a team mate • bouncing the ball with two hands • place where basketball was invented • defense played when covering an area • defense played when covering a person • to move without bouncing the basketball • to take a step with one foot stationary • ...
Basketball 2020-12-16
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- when a player dribbles with both hands
- coach known for throwing chair during game
- best PE coach ever
- illegal contact with a player
- NBA team Coach K turned down
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- team with possession of basketball
- coach of Duke University team
- when a player passes ball to someone who scores
- When player retrieves ball after missed shot
- defensive player stops an offensive player's shot
- team without possession of basketball
- fiberglass the rim is attached to
- a shot taken close to the hoop
13 Clues: best PE coach ever • NBA team Coach K turned down • coach of Duke University team • illegal contact with a player • a shot taken close to the hoop • fiberglass the rim is attached to • team with possession of basketball • team without possession of basketball • when a player dribbles with both hands • coach known for throwing chair during game • ...
basketball 2023-06-08
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- you use to play the game
- is when you d the basket and score off the backboard
- is when you cross up somebody and they stumble
- is to keep track of the score
- when your coach talk about a play and u get a break
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- you play with them to compete with other teams
- to keep you hydrated on the court
- is when you shoot the ball and make it behind the line down the court
- when you share the ball on the court
- when your playing defense and you steal the ball from the other team
- you need him to help the team out and for practice
- to see who is on the same team
- when your on a fast break and dunk
13 Clues: you use to play the game • is to keep track of the score • to see who is on the same team • to keep you hydrated on the court • when your on a fast break and dunk • when you share the ball on the court • you play with them to compete with other teams • is when you cross up somebody and they stumble • you need him to help the team out and for practice • ...
basketball 2023-03-22
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- the perrson who tell the team what to do
- the thing you play tbe game with
- the thing the ball goes in
- this happens when you hit another player
- the side of the court
- when you try to score
- throw when you get fouled
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- this holds the basket
- the ball does this
- a way you can give the ball to a teamate
- the rest of the team sits here
- the oppenent
- point line the spot where you scre 3 points
13 Clues: the oppenent • the ball does this • this holds the basket • the side of the court • when you try to score • the thing the ball goes in • throw when you get fouled • the rest of the team sits here • the thing you play tbe game with • the perrson who tell the team what to do • a way you can give the ball to a teamate • this happens when you hit another player • ...
Basketball 2025-12-01
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- – Throwing the ball to a teammate.
- – Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot.
- – Moving illegally without dribbling the ball.
- – The team or players who have the ball and are trying to score points.
- – A close-range shot taken while moving toward the basket.
- Throw – An unguarded shot taken from the free-throw line after a foul.
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- – When a team loses possession due to an error or violation.
- – Keeping one foot planted while moving the other to change direction.
- – Taking the ball away from an opponent.
- – The team or players who do NOT have the ball and are trying to stop the other team from scoring.
- – Bouncing the ball continuously while moving.
- – Illegal physical contact with another player.
- Dribble – Dribbling, stopping, then dribbling again OR dribbling with both hands.
13 Clues: – Throwing the ball to a teammate. • – Taking the ball away from an opponent. • – Bouncing the ball continuously while moving. • – Moving illegally without dribbling the ball. • – Illegal physical contact with another player. • – Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot. • – A close-range shot taken while moving toward the basket. • ...
basketball 2023-06-08
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- you use to play the game
- is when you d the basket and score off the backboard
- is when you cross up somebody and they stumble
- is to keep track of the score
- when your coach talk about a play and u get a break
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- you play with them to compete with other teams
- to keep you hydrated on the court
- is when you shoot the ball and make it behind the line down the court
- when you share the ball on the court
- when your playing defense and you steal the ball from the other team
- you need him to help the team out and for practice
- to see who is on the same team
- when your on a fast break and dunk
13 Clues: you use to play the game • is to keep track of the score • to see who is on the same team • to keep you hydrated on the court • when your on a fast break and dunk • when you share the ball on the court • you play with them to compete with other teams • is when you cross up somebody and they stumble • you need him to help the team out and for practice • ...
basketball 2025-03-11
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- pemahonan dengan menjaga I lawan I disebut...
- dari NBA nya putri di sebut juga sebagai
- Final basket putri di laksanakan di....
- basket SMA yong terkenal den besar sekali di Indonesia.
- putri di Indonesia yang men jadi champion di LIMA season kemarin (2024) 7....
- bola kedalam ring dengan langkah kanan kiri- loncat....
- organisasi bola bastor internasional
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- pass, teknik mengoper bola dari
- dalam permainan bold basket borarti.
- dari rebutan lawan dengan poros saru kaki....
- yang menciptakan permainan bola basket.....
- organisasi bola basket di Indonesia
- bebas disebut juga sebagai.
- yang tugasnya membawa mengalirkan bola....
- Pakai an wasit bula basket...
15 Clues: bebas disebut juga sebagai. • Pakai an wasit bula basket... • pass, teknik mengoper bola dari • organisasi bola basket di Indonesia • dalam permainan bold basket borarti. • organisasi bola bastor internasional • Final basket putri di laksanakan di.... • dari NBA nya putri di sebut juga sebagai • yang tugasnya membawa mengalirkan bola.... • ...
Basketball 2025-03-09
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- To completely miss the rim while attempting a shot.
- The last name of the best shooter.
- To take more than 2 steps without dribbling.
- To jump and shove the ball through the basket.
- To bounce the ball on the floor to prevent traveling.
- Lebron's current team
- To make illegal contact.
- To hit rim while attempting a shot.
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- A common shot players do while driving to the basket.
- The big position of the team.
- The best sport.
- G.O.A.T.
- To pass the ball to your teammate to make a shot.
13 Clues: G.O.A.T. • The best sport. • Lebron's current team • To make illegal contact. • The big position of the team. • The last name of the best shooter. • To hit rim while attempting a shot. • To take more than 2 steps without dribbling. • To jump and shove the ball through the basket. • To pass the ball to your teammate to make a shot. • ...
Basketball 2015-03-23
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- Player who has scored the most points in one game.
- NBA regular season MVP's number.
- 2012 NBA finals MVP
- 2014 NBA finals MVP.
- Team Carmelo Anthony was drafted for (2003 Round:1 Pick: 3).
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- 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk contest champion.
- Clyde Drexler's nickname.
- Jordan threepeated with this team in '91, '92 and '93.
- Player who has won the most NBA titles.
- All time NBA blocks leader.
- City with team in which most NBA titles have been won.
- Surname of all time NBA steals leader.
- Hakeem "the dream" Olajuwon invented this post move involving a pump fake.
13 Clues: 2012 NBA finals MVP • 2014 NBA finals MVP. • Clyde Drexler's nickname. • All time NBA blocks leader. • NBA regular season MVP's number. • Surname of all time NBA steals leader. • 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk contest champion. • Player who has won the most NBA titles. • Player who has scored the most points in one game. • Jordan threepeated with this team in '91, '92 and '93. • ...
Basketball 2023-03-22
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- the perrson who tell the team what to do
- the thing you play tbe game with
- the thing the ball goes in
- this happens when you hit another player
- the side of the court
- when you try to score
- throw when you get fouled
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- this holds the basket
- the ball does this
- a way you can give the ball to a teamate
- the rest of the team sits here
- the oppenent
- point line the spot where you scre 3 points
13 Clues: the oppenent • the ball does this • this holds the basket • the side of the court • when you try to score • the thing the ball goes in • throw when you get fouled • the rest of the team sits here • the thing you play tbe game with • the perrson who tell the team what to do • a way you can give the ball to a teamate • this happens when you hit another player • ...
Basketball 2023-03-07
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- an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent
- To position oneself between an opposition player and the basket in anticipation of getting a rebound
- ball does not hit the rim
- Holding a ball without dribbling
- a blocking move by an offensive player
- any strategy or formation that adds pressure to the offense to force a turnover
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- dribble with two hands
- a two-point, one-handed shot an offensive player takes in close range of the basket
- when any shot made where the ball hits the backboard before heading into the net
- a quick offensive drive toward a goal (as in basketball) in an attempt to score before the opponent's defense is set up
- an area of the court that extends from the free throw line, or foul line, to the baseline, or endline
- helping someone shoot
- Get the ball back
13 Clues: Get the ball back • helping someone shoot • dribble with two hands • ball does not hit the rim • Holding a ball without dribbling • a blocking move by an offensive player • any strategy or formation that adds pressure to the offense to force a turnover • when any shot made where the ball hits the backboard before heading into the net • ...
Basketball 2023-06-19
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- Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot
- dunk Jumping and forcefully placing the ball through the hoop
- Infringement of the rules resulting in a free throw or possession
- Shot made from behind the arc, worth three points
- Pass to a teammate leading directly to a successful basket
- Group of players working together to score and defend
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- Bouncing the ball repeatedly while moving around the court
- Person who instructs, trains, and guides a basketball team
- Circular metal ring through which players try to pass the ball to score points
- throw Shot from foul line awarded after an opponent's foul
- Preventing the opposing team from scoring baskets
- Break in play to regroup, discuss strategy, or rest players
- Close-range shot taken by leaping towards the hoop
13 Clues: Preventing the opposing team from scoring baskets • Shot made from behind the arc, worth three points • Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot • Close-range shot taken by leaping towards the hoop • Group of players working together to score and defend • Bouncing the ball repeatedly while moving around the court • ...
Basketball 2023-05-08
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- Often the most versatile player on the basketball team. They should be able to help with ball handling, make an outside shot, and get rebounds.
- Described as gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact or unsportsmanlike behavior.
- A violation and a turnover if a player touches the bottom of the basketball while dribbling and continues to dribble
- Each player is responsible to cover one player on the other team. They follow this player wherever they go on the court.
- The team leader and play caller on the basketball court.
- The National Basketball League (formed in 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946) merged to create this organization.
- Players have certain positions or areas of the court they cover. The guards usually play at the top of the key with the forwards playing closer to the basket and on opposite sides.
- Usually the biggest or tallest member of the basketball team. Can also be a big scorer, but also needs to be a strong rebounder and shot blocker.
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- Has the main responsibility of making long outside shots including the three-point shot. Also should be a good passer and able to help with ball handling.
- This is a violation and a turnover if a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again
- Usually responsible for rebounding and some scoring in the paint. A power forward should be big and strong and able to clear out some space under the basket.
- He invented Basketball in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician
- If at any time, both hands touch the ball or the player stops dribbling, the player must only move one foot. This foot is stationary.
13 Clues: The team leader and play caller on the basketball court. • He invented Basketball in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician • This is a violation and a turnover if a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again • Described as gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact or unsportsmanlike behavior. • ...
Basketball 2023-05-05
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- Usually responsible for rebounding and some scoring in the paint. A power forward should be big and strong and able to clear out some space under the basket.
- Defense: Players have certain positions or areas of the court they cover. The guards usually play at the top of the key with the forwards playing closer to the basket and on opposite sides.
- The team leader and play caller on the basketball court.
- The National Basketball League (formed in 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946) merged to create this organization.
- Has the main responsibility of making long outside shots including the three-point shot. Also should be a good passer and able to help with ball handling.
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- Often the most versatile player on the basketball team. They should be able to help with ball handling, make an outside shot, and get rebounds.
- A violation and a turnover if a player touches the bottom of the basketball while dribbling and continues to dribble
- This is a violation and a turnover if a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again
- He invented Basketball in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician
- If at any time, both hands touch the ball or the player stops dribbling, the player must only move one foot. This foot is stationary.
- Usually the biggest or tallest member of the basketball team. Can also be a big scorer, but also needs to be a strong rebounder and shot blocker.
- Defense: Each player is responsible to cover one player on the other team. They follow this player wherever they go on the court.
- Described as gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact or unsportsmanlike behavior.
13 Clues: The team leader and play caller on the basketball court. • He invented Basketball in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician • This is a violation and a turnover if a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again • Described as gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact or unsportsmanlike behavior. • ...
Basketball 2025-04-14
13 Clues: lavar ball • my sunshine • the greek freak • best ball brother • number 1 ovr pick • call at the finals • most chanmpionships • team in Philadelphia • my rookie of the year • most points in a game • worst gm in the league • three point record holder • team with the best big three
BASKETBALL 2016-04-20
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- Most basic pass used in basketball
- Pass in basketball used for longer distance
- Los Angeles basketball team
- Scored 60 points in his last basketball game ever
- Los Angeles basketball team
- Number of points given when a shot is make behind the curved line
- Run with ball without dribbling
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- NBA team from San Antonio Texas
- Surface basketball is played on
- To dribble with both hands at the same time
- WNBA team from Los Angeles
- NBA team Stephan Curry plays for
- A type of pass
- Last name of the NBA player whom made over 400 3 pointers the season
14 Clues: A type of pass • WNBA team from Los Angeles • Los Angeles basketball team • Los Angeles basketball team • NBA team from San Antonio Texas • Surface basketball is played on • Run with ball without dribbling • NBA team Stephan Curry plays for • Most basic pass used in basketball • Pass in basketball used for longer distance • To dribble with both hands at the same time • ...
Basketball 2023-02-23
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- to give the ball to a teammate
- a violation when you walk without dribbling
- a violation committed against an opponent for touching them
- to get the ball from the other team as a defender
- points scored outside the arc are worth ???
- to run up to the hoop and guide the ball in for 2 points
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- trying to stop the other team from scoring; hands up
- to throw the ball into the net
- the ball used to shoot through a hoop
- points scored inside the arc are worth ??
- to stop the other team from scoring by hitting the ball out of the air
- bouncing the ball up and down; must do this to move with the ball
- the circle that you shoot the ball into
13 Clues: to give the ball to a teammate • to throw the ball into the net • the ball used to shoot through a hoop • the circle that you shoot the ball into • points scored inside the arc are worth ?? • a violation when you walk without dribbling • points scored outside the arc are worth ??? • to get the ball from the other team as a defender • ...
Basketball 2023-05-05
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- He invented Basketball in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician
- If at any time, both hands touch the ball or the player stops dribbling, the player must only move one foot. This foot is stationary.
- Usually the biggest or tallest member of the basketball team. Can also be a big scorer, but also needs to be a strong rebounder and shot blocker.
- Each player is responsible to cover one player on the other team. They follow this player wherever they go on the court.
- The team leader and play caller on the basketball court.
- Described as gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact or unsportsmanlike behavior.
- The National Basketball League (formed in 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946) merged to create this organization.
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- This is a violation and a turnover if a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again
- Often the most versatile player on the basketball team. They should be able to help with ball handling, make an outside shot, and get rebounds.
- Usually responsible for rebounding and some scoring in the paint. A power forward should be big and strong and able to clear out some space under the basket.
- Has the main responsibility of making long outside shots including the three-point shot. Also should be a good passer and able to help with ball handling.
- Players have certain positions or areas of the court they cover. The guards usually play at the top of the key with the forwards playing closer to the basket and on opposite sides.
- A violation and a turnover if a player touches the bottom of the basketball while dribbling and continues to dribble
13 Clues: The team leader and play caller on the basketball court. • He invented Basketball in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician • This is a violation and a turnover if a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again • Described as gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact or unsportsmanlike behavior. • ...
basketball 2023-06-08
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- you use to play the game
- is when you d the basket and score off the backboard
- is when you cross up somebody and they stumble
- is to keep track of the score
- when your coach talk about a play and u get a break
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- you play with them to compete with other teams
- to keep you hydrated on the court
- is when you shoot the ball and make it behind the line down the court
- when you share the ball on the court
- when your playing defense and you steal the ball from the other team
- you need him to help the team out and for practice
- to see who is on the same team
- when your on a fast break and dunk
13 Clues: you use to play the game • is to keep track of the score • to see who is on the same team • to keep you hydrated on the court • when your on a fast break and dunk • when you share the ball on the court • you play with them to compete with other teams • is when you cross up somebody and they stumble • you need him to help the team out and for practice • ...
basketball 2023-05-23
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- what you throw the ball into.
- what is it called at the start of a game where both teams have 1 player jump to get the balls.
- people who start the game.
- blocking the other team from getting to your teammate
- where people play basketball.
- bouncing the ball on the ground so you can move.
- when you give the ball to a teammate.
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- what players do to get better.
- what are the people who play called?
- first kind of ball used to play?
- group of people who play.
- what is sport played with 12 people on a team?
- when you throw the ball at the hoop
13 Clues: group of people who play. • people who start the game. • what you throw the ball into. • where people play basketball. • what players do to get better. • first kind of ball used to play? • when you throw the ball at the hoop • what are the people who play called? • when you give the ball to a teammate. • what is sport played with 12 people on a team? • ...
Basketball 2025-01-23
15 Clues: Number 0 • Number 3 • Number 5 • Number 5 • Number 4 • Number 11 • Number 14 • Number 11 • number 33 • Number 21 • Number 25 • Number 23 • Number 10 • Number 12 • Number 30
Basketball 2022-08-25
13 Clues: LeMickey • Westbrick • The Freak • Bricklayer • Dunking King • The Air Hook • Splash Bro #1 • Serbian Beast • Splash Bro #2 • Mr FreeThrow Dunk • The Big Friendly Giant • Mr Gold Medal on Debut • The Hick from French Lick
Basketball 2022-12-02
Across
- A play from one teammate to the other
- Ball misses hoop and backboard entirely
- The team is in possession of the ball
- Goal attached to the backboard
- This is also known as "walking"
- An offensive player sets up a pick
- The team is not in possession of the ball
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- Bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand
- A team switches from offense to defense or vice versa
- To throw the ball towards the basket
- Floor upon which the game is played on
- A pass that sets up a score
- An illegal play other than a floor violation
13 Clues: A pass that sets up a score • Goal attached to the backboard • This is also known as "walking" • An offensive player sets up a pick • To throw the ball towards the basket • A play from one teammate to the other • The team is in possession of the ball • Floor upon which the game is played on • Ball misses hoop and backboard entirely • The team is not in possession of the ball • ...
BASKETBALL PLAYERS 2025-07-21
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- Considered one of the best 3-point shooters in the WBNA
- Basketball player nicknamed "Sir Charles"
- Point guard for the Golden State Warriors
- Known for his initials SGA
- Best basketball player OAT
- Basketball player nicknamed "The Joker"
- Female played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Played in the WBNA 20 times, spending it with the Phoenix Mercury
- Six-time WBNA all star
- Played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils
- Picked for 5 NBA seasons by the Lakers
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- Female basketball player nicknamed "Ace"
- Basketball player nicknamed "The Mailman"
- Nicknamed "The Answer"
- Basketball player nicknamed "The Big Ticket"
- Best rebounding forward in the NBA
- Female basketball player who played their entire career with the Seattle Storm
- Basketball player nicknamed "Greek Freak"
- Best female basketball player
- Spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs
20 Clues: Nicknamed "The Answer" • Six-time WBNA all star • Known for his initials SGA • Best basketball player OAT • Best female basketball player • Best rebounding forward in the NBA • Picked for 5 NBA seasons by the Lakers • Basketball player nicknamed "The Joker" • Female basketball player nicknamed "Ace" • Basketball player nicknamed "The Mailman" • ...
Basketball 2022-11-18
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- The round part that the ball goes through to score
- when a player picks up their dribbles and then dribbles again
- When one player gives another player the ball by hitting it on the ground between them
- a shot taken after a player is fouled
- When a player bounces the ball to move
- a violation when one player makes unnecessary contact with another
- a shot that is taken far from the goal
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- A violation when a player takes too many steps with the ball
- when a player slams the ball through a hoop
- when a player catches the ball off of the goal after a shot
- A shot worth 3 points
- when one player passes to another player who then scores
- an easy shot close to the rim
13 Clues: A shot worth 3 points • an easy shot close to the rim • a shot taken after a player is fouled • When a player bounces the ball to move • a shot that is taken far from the goal • when a player slams the ball through a hoop • The round part that the ball goes through to score • when one player passes to another player who then scores • ...
Basketball 2020-04-06
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- won MVP award in 2000
- basketball player with AIDS
- King of basketball
- The Greek Freak
- died in a helicopter accident
- Number one draft in 1969
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- legendary center of Houston
- always had funky hair
- best shooter in basketball
- known as the postman
- the best undersized forward player
- best basketball player in the world
- best three point shooter
13 Clues: The Greek Freak • King of basketball • known as the postman • won MVP award in 2000 • always had funky hair • best three point shooter • Number one draft in 1969 • best shooter in basketball • legendary center of Houston • basketball player with AIDS • died in a helicopter accident • the best undersized forward player • best basketball player in the world
basketball 2021-03-09
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- throwing the ball to a teammate
- walking without dribbling
- a tide game causes
- player that takes the ball up the court
- wears the number 23 for Chicago bulls
- what players do to stop a score
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- team with the most rings
- player that does jump ball
- taking the ball from the opponent
- the number of quarters in a game
- hitting the person shooting
- when you use both hands at the same time to to dribble
- the number of points a free throw is worth
13 Clues: a tide game causes • team with the most rings • walking without dribbling • player that does jump ball • hitting the person shooting • throwing the ball to a teammate • what players do to stop a score • the number of quarters in a game • taking the ball from the opponent • wears the number 23 for Chicago bulls • player that takes the ball up the court • ...
Basketball 2023-02-23
Across
- bouncing the ball up and down; must do this to move with the ball
- the ball used to shoot through a hoop
- points scored outside the arc are worth ???
- to give the ball to a teammate
- a violation committed against an opponent for touching them
- to throw the ball into the net
- to get the ball from the other team as a defender
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- trying to stop the other team from scoring; hands up
- to stop the other team from scoring by hitting the ball out of the air
- to run up to the hoop and guide the ball in for 2 points
- a violation when you walk without dribbling
- points scored inside the arc are worth ??
- the circle that you shoot the ball into
13 Clues: to give the ball to a teammate • to throw the ball into the net • the ball used to shoot through a hoop • the circle that you shoot the ball into • points scored inside the arc are worth ?? • a violation when you walk without dribbling • points scored outside the arc are worth ??? • to get the ball from the other team as a defender • ...
basketball 2023-06-08
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- you use to play the game
- is when you d the basket and score off the backboard
- is when you cross up somebody and they stumble
- is to keep track of the score
- when your coach talk about a play and u get a break
Down
- you play with them to compete with other teams
- to keep you hydrated on the court
- is when you shoot the ball and make it behind the line down the court
- when you share the ball on the court
- when your playing defense and you steal the ball from the other team
- you need him to help the team out and for practice
- to see who is on the same team
- when your on a fast break and dunk
13 Clues: you use to play the game • is to keep track of the score • to see who is on the same team • to keep you hydrated on the court • when your on a fast break and dunk • when you share the ball on the court • you play with them to compete with other teams • is when you cross up somebody and they stumble • you need him to help the team out and for practice • ...
Basketball 2013-10-24
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- The attempt to try and get the ball in the net
- When two people fight over the ball, possession is alternated
- Moving the ball up the court as fast as possible
- Stopping somebody from scoring a basket
- When the ball is lost to the opposition
- Taking two steps up to the hoop ready to put a shot in]
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- Collective name of all the players
- Part of the basket, holds the net on
- The way a game is started
- Used to help the ball go into the hoop
- The movement of the ball from one person to another
- Score by shooting the ball down through the basket with the hands above the rim
- Grabbing the ball after a shot has been missed
13 Clues: The way a game is started • Collective name of all the players • Part of the basket, holds the net on • Used to help the ball go into the hoop • Stopping somebody from scoring a basket • When the ball is lost to the opposition • The attempt to try and get the ball in the net • Grabbing the ball after a shot has been missed • ...
BasketBall 2016-09-09
Across
- Recently retired NBA legend
- A player that blocks the defender from following the ball
- Completely missing the basket
- Double digits in three stat categories
- Slam
- A large forward with good ball handling and passing skills
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- 2015-2016 NBA champions
- When the ball goes through the hoop without touching the ri
- Slang word for ball
- Best shooter in the NBA
- Slam dunk from a pass
- Recovering the ball after a shot
- A very good no look pass
13 Clues: Slam • Slang word for ball • Slam dunk from a pass • 2015-2016 NBA champions • Best shooter in the NBA • A very good no look pass • Recently retired NBA legend • Completely missing the basket • Recovering the ball after a shot • Double digits in three stat categories • A player that blocks the defender from following the ball • ...
basketball 2017-08-29
Across
- the person playing with you
- when you slam the ball into the rim.
- the easiest shot to make.
- when you get the ball in the hoop
- stop the other team from scoring.
- when you shot the ball.
- when someone miss a shot and you grab the ball
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- when you lose the ball or throw it out of bounds.
- pass throw it to your teammate for a score
- throwing the ball to a teammate.
- you try to score on the defense
- passing to a teammate for a score
- thing you do to get around the defense
13 Clues: when you shot the ball. • the easiest shot to make. • the person playing with you • you try to score on the defense • throwing the ball to a teammate. • when you get the ball in the hoop • passing to a teammate for a score • stop the other team from scoring. • when you slam the ball into the rim. • thing you do to get around the defense • ...
basketball 2022-03-18
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- Michael Jordan
- when you make the shot up close
- platform where players play on
- ball that is dribbled by the players
- player who is on your team
- tells players what to do
- players sit here when aren't on the court
- When you make a shot out of the line
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- Kobe Bryant's nickname
- when you illegaly hit one of the players
- hoop that you shoot the basketball
- Lebron James son
- two players line up and tip the ball
13 Clues: Michael Jordan • Lebron James son • Kobe Bryant's nickname • tells players what to do • player who is on your team • platform where players play on • when you make the shot up close • hoop that you shoot the basketball • ball that is dribbled by the players • two players line up and tip the ball • When you make a shot out of the line • when you illegaly hit one of the players • ...
Hugh's Basketball History Crossword 2021-06-25
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- Where was the first international basketball match held?
- What was the very first ball that was used until 1840?
- What is basketball?
- How big is the hoop?
- What year did the BAA merge with the NBL to form the NBA?
- How high is the basketball net?
- What league did the ABA merge with?
- Who invented basketball?
- How many players are on each team?
- What shape is a basketball court?
- What was the original name of the NBA?
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- What league was founded as an alternative to the NBA?
- Who were the first champions of the NBL?
- What was the first basketball league founded (in 1898)?
- Who was the first basketball coach of the Kansas Jayhawks?
- What was the first basket used for basketball?
- In what year was the backboard invented?
- What year was it invented?
- In what month of 1932 was the International Basketball Federation formed?
- What is the objective of basketball?
- Where was the NBA founded?
- Who was the leading player in the ABA?
22 Clues: What is basketball? • How big is the hoop? • Who invented basketball? • What year was it invented? • Where was the NBA founded? • How high is the basketball net? • What shape is a basketball court? • How many players are on each team? • What league did the ABA merge with? • What is the objective of basketball? • Who was the leading player in the ABA? • ...
Thomas 2024-11-03
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- "Walk past here one more time and ima ___ ya"
- name of college on purple jacket commonly worn by Thomas
- Jayson _____ (Basketball player)
- "_________ before bed is crazy"
- "Ayres, thats an _____ last name"
- "Thomas __________" (infamous Conrad nickname)
- first food in a term meaning "basketball season"
- second food in a term meaning "basketball season"
- "Utter ____ nonsense"
- Tiktok son and father basketball content creator duo
- Tiktok creator known for type timing content
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- "boy ima call you the ________"
- "Oh my goodness _________"
- "super ________ long shot
- Larry ____ (Basketball player)
- Thomas' favorite basketball team
- Derrick _____ (Basketball player)
- "Tommy Ayres what's your favorite _______"
- "Old Soul ____"
- Thomas' favorite football team
20 Clues: "Old Soul ____" • "Utter ____ nonsense" • "super ________ long shot • "Oh my goodness _________" • Larry ____ (Basketball player) • Thomas' favorite football team • "boy ima call you the ________" • "_________ before bed is crazy" • Thomas' favorite basketball team • Jayson _____ (Basketball player) • "Ayres, thats an _____ last name" • Derrick _____ (Basketball player) • ...
Dionysus Linos pao 2024-11-01
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- pao basketball player with number 40
- pao basketball player with number 24
- pao basketball player with number 5
- pao basketball player with number 20
- pao basketball player with number 17
- pao basketball player with number 77
- pao basketball player with number 44
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- pao basketball player with number 10
- pao basketball player with number 0
- pao basketball player with number 41
- pao basketball player with number 26
- pao basketball player with number 27
- pao basketball player with number 16
- pao basketball player with number 22
- pao basketball player with number 25
- pao basketball player with number 8
16 Clues: pao basketball player with number 5 • pao basketball player with number 8 • pao basketball player with number 10 • pao basketball player with number 40 • pao basketball player with number 0 • pao basketball player with number 41 • pao basketball player with number 24 • pao basketball player with number 26 • pao basketball player with number 27 • ...
Basketball 2016-05-28
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- the one that enjoy watching the game and the players.
- 2xMVP (most valuable player)
- King.....
- what is used to play the game.
- what you need to do to make that the ball goes to the basket
- The BLACK MAMBA
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- the one who controlls the game
- Where players take their shower
- One of the equipments
- what the player need on their feets
- where the players play.
- The one who manage and train the team.
12 Clues: King..... • The BLACK MAMBA • One of the equipments • where the players play. • 2xMVP (most valuable player) • the one who controlls the game • what is used to play the game. • Where players take their shower • what the player need on their feets • The one who manage and train the team. • the one that enjoy watching the game and the players. • ...
Basketball 2014-02-14
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- You can get a scolarship for college at ____
- You have to ____ to get to the hoop
- Which pass do you bounce to your teammate?
- What pass over your head?
- Usually the fastest person on the team
- Who protects the basket on defense?
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- What do you get if you're fouled?
- Who is usually responsible for points?
- Which pass needs you to pass from the chest?
- What line do you shoot outside of to get three points?
- What's important in basketball?
- What can you play basketball in?
12 Clues: What pass over your head? • What's important in basketball? • What can you play basketball in? • What do you get if you're fouled? • You have to ____ to get to the hoop • Who protects the basket on defense? • Who is usually responsible for points? • Usually the fastest person on the team • Which pass do you bounce to your teammate? • ...
Basketball 2021-09-30
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- female national team
- the local association for basketball
- the inventor of basketball
- the way in which goals are scored
- used to record players name, fouls, scores, timeout, substitution
- spherical object used to play the game
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- the state in which basketball was invented
- the first kind of hoop
- male national team
- game played between 2 teams
- rectangular playing surface
- fixed at each end of the court
12 Clues: male national team • female national team • the first kind of hoop • the inventor of basketball • game played between 2 teams • rectangular playing surface • fixed at each end of the court • the way in which goals are scored • the local association for basketball • spherical object used to play the game • the state in which basketball was invented • ...
Basketball 2021-02-11
12 Clues: playing area • a type of pass • a type of shot • controls the game • bouncing the ball • a type of defense • ball the game starts • games are divided in • another name for rim • are allowed 5 players • elbowing another player • taking three or more steps
Basketball 2020-06-23
Across
- Smallest feet
- fat levers real name
- Charlotte hornets original name
- lowest rated 2k11 player on the bulls (40 overall)
- fattest cat of all time
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- lightest player in nba history (133lbs)
- shortest wingspan #1
- biggest foot #1
- tallest point guard in nba history
- biggest foot #2
- shortest wingspan #2
- most annoying cat of all time
- player to get most turnovers in one game (13)
13 Clues: Smallest feet • biggest foot #1 • biggest foot #2 • shortest wingspan #1 • fat levers real name • shortest wingspan #2 • fattest cat of all time • most annoying cat of all time • Charlotte hornets original name • tallest point guard in nba history • lightest player in nba history (133lbs) • player to get most turnovers in one game (13) • ...
BASKETBALL 2020-04-27
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- ΟΜΑΔΑ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤ ΤΗΣ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ
- ΕΤΣΙ ΤΑΞΙΔΕΥΕΙ ΠΙΟ ΓΡΗΓΟΡΑ Η ΜΠΑΛΑ
- ΕΚΕΙ ΒΡΙΣΚΕΤΑΙ Η ΟΜΑΔΑ ΧΑΝΘ
- ΟΜΑΔΑ ΠΟΥ ΚΑΠΟΤΕ ΕΙΧΕ ΩΣ ΕΔΡΑ ΤΗΝ ΠΟΛΗ ΜΑΣ
- Η ΑΓΑΠΗΜΕΝΗ ΟΜΑΔΑ
- ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΣΤΟ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ
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- ΣΕ ΑΥΤΑ ΤΑ ΑΘΛΗΜΑΤΑ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ ΣΥΝΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΣΤΕ
- ΚΑΝΑΔΟΣ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΤΗΣ ΠΟΥ ΕΠΙΝΟΗΣΕ ΤΟ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤ
- Ο ΠΙΟ ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤΜΠΟΛΙΣΤΑΣ
- Η ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΝΟΜΑΣΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΘΛΗΜΑΤΟΣ
- ΜΠΟΡΕΙ ΝΑ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΕΠΙΤΟΠΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΩΘΗΤΙΚΗ
- ΟΜΑΔΑ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤ ΤΗΣ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ
- ΔΙΑΣΗΜΑ ΑΔΕΡΦΙΑ
13 Clues: ΔΙΑΣΗΜΑ ΑΔΕΡΦΙΑ • Η ΑΓΑΠΗΜΕΝΗ ΟΜΑΔΑ • ΟΜΑΔΑ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤ ΤΗΣ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ • ΟΜΑΔΑ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤ ΤΗΣ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ • ΕΚΕΙ ΒΡΙΣΚΕΤΑΙ Η ΟΜΑΔΑ ΧΑΝΘ • Η ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΝΟΜΑΣΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΘΛΗΜΑΤΟΣ • ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΣΤΟ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ • ΕΤΣΙ ΤΑΞΙΔΕΥΕΙ ΠΙΟ ΓΡΗΓΟΡΑ Η ΜΠΑΛΑ • Ο ΠΙΟ ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤΜΠΟΛΙΣΤΑΣ • ΜΠΟΡΕΙ ΝΑ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΕΠΙΤΟΠΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΩΘΗΤΙΚΗ • ΚΑΝΑΔΟΣ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΤΗΣ ΠΟΥ ΕΠΙΝΟΗΣΕ ΤΟ ΜΠΑΣΚΕΤ • ...
Basketball 2023-05-24
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- Who was the most skilled player in the 70s
- Greatest dribbler in NBA history
- Who has the most points in NBA history
- Who has the most individual rings in NBA history
- Most points scored by a player in one game
- How mnay threes did curry have when he broke the alltime three pointer record
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- When did Kobe Bryant retire
- What is Steph Curry's real name
- How many threes does Larry Bird have alltime
- What is Giannas last name
- How many rings does Michael Jordan have
- How many steps to the basket until it is a travel
12 Clues: What is Giannas last name • When did Kobe Bryant retire • What is Steph Curry's real name • Greatest dribbler in NBA history • Who has the most points in NBA history • How many rings does Michael Jordan have • Who was the most skilled player in the 70s • Most points scored by a player in one game • How many threes does Larry Bird have alltime • ...
Basketball 2022-02-08
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- a person that trains you
- to jump very high and put the ball through the basket
- an attempt to throw a ball into the basket that you are allowed after a foul
- an action that is against the rules of the game
- a person that protects something
- a group of players who don't play in the first two teams of a school
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- a place where games are played
- to move the ball along with several bounces
- an attacking player
- the ring that the players throw the ball through
- to move something up and down
- the main team that represents a college or high school
12 Clues: an attacking player • a person that trains you • to move something up and down • a place where games are played • a person that protects something • to move the ball along with several bounces • an action that is against the rules of the game • the ring that the players throw the ball through • to jump very high and put the ball through the basket • ...
Basketball 2016-05-28
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- the one that enjoy watching the game and the players.
- 2xMVP (most valuable player)
- King.....
- what is used to play the game.
- what you need to do to make that the ball goes to the basket
- The BLACK MAMBA
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- the one who controlls the game
- Where players take their shower
- One of the equipments
- what the player need on their feets
- where the players play.
- The one who manage and train the team.
12 Clues: King..... • The BLACK MAMBA • One of the equipments • where the players play. • 2xMVP (most valuable player) • the one who controlls the game • what is used to play the game. • Where players take their shower • what the player need on their feets • The one who manage and train the team. • the one that enjoy watching the game and the players. • ...
Basketball 2021-03-19
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- your the team with he ball
- the number of teams in the NBA
- players place basketball on this...
- Guard this player is the team dribbler and passer
- Players slam the ball into the net this is called..
- the ball goes here
- Break players are at one end of the court get the ball and have to run to the other end
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- players sit here when not on the court
- Maryland collage basketball team
- shot players get to do this when they get fouled while shooting
- guard this player is the teams best shooter
- your the team trying to defend the other team from shooting
12 Clues: the ball goes here • your the team with he ball • the number of teams in the NBA • Maryland collage basketball team • players place basketball on this... • players sit here when not on the court • guard this player is the teams best shooter • Guard this player is the team dribbler and passer • Players slam the ball into the net this is called.. • ...
basketball 2025-04-11
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- A deceptive move where a player takes a quick, small step to mislead a defender before accelerating in the desired direction.
- The action of quickly approaching an offensive player with the ball to contest a shot or deny a pass.
- The act of rotating on one foot while keeping the other foot stationary, allowing a player to change direction without traveling.
- An offensive move where a player takes a step in one direction and then quickly steps in another direction to evade a defender.
- A cutting technique where a player makes a sharp change in direction in the shape of a "V" to get open for a pass.
- A technique where a player lands on both feet simultaneously after a dribble or movement, establishing a stable base for pivoting or passing.
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- A quick, sharp movement of the lead foot to fake a drive, causing the defender to react and creating space for a move.
- Lateral movements performed by a defender to maintain positioning between an offensive player and the basket.
- A stance where a player holds the ball close to the body, with knees bent and weight on the balls of the feet, ready to shoot, pass, or dribble.
- The ability to move side-to-side swiftly, essential for effective defense and maintaining positioning.
- A move used by post players where one foot steps back and across the body to gain position near the basket.
- The act of positioning oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound.
12 Clues: The act of positioning oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound. • The action of quickly approaching an offensive player with the ball to contest a shot or deny a pass. • The ability to move side-to-side swiftly, essential for effective defense and maintaining positioning. • ...
basket27 2024-06-13
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- Lithuanian professional basketball team.
- French professional basketball team.
- AS Monaco Basket, French professional team.
- Real Madrid Basketball, Spanish professional team.
- Gershwin Gym, home of the Amsterdam Basketball League.
- Greek professional basketball team.
- Spanish professional basketball team.
- Zenit Saint Petersburg, Russian professional team.
- Italian professional basketball team.
- Anadolu Efes, Turkish professional basketball team.
- Greek professional basketball team.
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- Crvena zvezda, Serbian professional team.
- Lietuvos Rytas, Lithuanian professional team.
- FC Bayern Munich, German professional team.
- Turkish professional basketball team.
- Lokomotiv Kuban, Russian professional team.
- Serbian professional basketball team.
- Turkish professional basketball team.
- Spanish professional basketball team.
- ALBA Berlin, German professional basketball team.
20 Clues: Greek professional basketball team. • Greek professional basketball team. • French professional basketball team. • Turkish professional basketball team. • Serbian professional basketball team. • Turkish professional basketball team. • Spanish professional basketball team. • Spanish professional basketball team. • Italian professional basketball team. • ...
entrepreneurship 2023-12-04
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- class clown.
- braids hair.
- uniform washer.
- basketball number 30.
- likes to eat.
- quietest student.
- basketball number 2.
- number 10 on basketball team
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- volley ball player.
- equipment manager.
- football # 6.
- stat taker for basketball.
- volleyball ,track, cheerleader.
- cheerleader for shields
- singer, basketball number 12.
- track runner.
- gamer and video maker.
- quiet and smart
- cheerleader, volleyball, basketball.
19 Clues: class clown. • braids hair. • football # 6. • track runner. • likes to eat. • uniform washer. • quiet and smart • quietest student. • equipment manager. • volley ball player. • basketball number 30. • basketball number 2. • gamer and video maker. • cheerleader for shields • stat taker for basketball. • number 10 on basketball team • singer, basketball number 12. • volleyball ,track, cheerleader. • ...
Basketball 2020-05-05
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- How do we call basketball ring?
- Player who is playing under the hoop?
- We move the ball down the court by passing or...
- Basketball is a _ _ _ _ sport.
- Team of Luka Dončić
- What is below the ring?
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- How do we call a basketball playground?
- Who is controling the game?
- How many players is in on basketball startup team?
- The shortest player on the playground.
- Team of Goran Dragić
- One part of the game.
12 Clues: Team of Luka Dončić • Team of Goran Dragić • One part of the game. • What is below the ring? • Who is controling the game? • Basketball is a _ _ _ _ sport. • How do we call basketball ring? • Player who is playing under the hoop? • The shortest player on the playground. • How do we call a basketball playground? • We move the ball down the court by passing or... • ...
Basketball 2021-08-04
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- A group of basketball players
- Steph Curry’s team
- A pass that hits the floor before getting to the team mate
- Team name of Golden State
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- Put the ball in the air to score points
- Winning the biggest trophy
- Against the rules bouncing the ball with both hands at once
- Scoring points from deep shot from behind the arc
- What players wear for games with team names on them
- Best basketball team in the state
- Collecting a missed shot
- Ring where points are scored
12 Clues: Steph Curry’s team • Collecting a missed shot • Team name of Golden State • Winning the biggest trophy • Ring where points are scored • A group of basketball players • Best basketball team in the state • Put the ball in the air to score points • Scoring points from deep shot from behind the arc • What players wear for games with team names on them • ...
Basketball 2022-03-07
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- What is Michael Jordan's middle name?
- Stephen Curry and what fellow NBA three-point specialist are known as the "Splash Brothers"?
- How tall is a regulation goal in the game of basketball?
- Who is the all-time leading scorer in men's college basketball?
- Who was the first player in NBA history to be elected league MVP by unanimous vote?
- What is the name of the Miami Heat mascot?
- Who invented basketball?
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- Who was the first WNBA player to dunk in a playoff game?
- What team won the very first NBA game?
- Where was basketball invented?
- Who scored the first three-point basket in NBA history?
- What is it known as when a person takes too many steps with the ball without bouncing it?
12 Clues: Who invented basketball? • Where was basketball invented? • What is Michael Jordan's middle name? • What team won the very first NBA game? • What is the name of the Miami Heat mascot? • Who scored the first three-point basket in NBA history? • Who was the first WNBA player to dunk in a playoff game? • How tall is a regulation goal in the game of basketball? • ...
Basketball 2016-05-28
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- the ones that enjoy watching the game and the players.
- 2xMVP (most valuable player) 2014-2016
- King.....
- One of the equipments
- Where players take their showers
- where the players play.
- what is used to play the game.
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- what the playerS need on their feets
- what you need to do to make that the ball goes to the basket
- The one who manage and train the team.
- The BLACK MAMBA
- the one who controlls the game
12 Clues: King..... • The BLACK MAMBA • One of the equipments • where the players play. • the one who controlls the game • what is used to play the game. • Where players take their showers • what the playerS need on their feets • 2xMVP (most valuable player) 2014-2016 • The one who manage and train the team. • the ones that enjoy watching the game and the players. • ...
basketball 2024-01-09
12 Clues: He's 6'7 • He's number 43 • Tony's real name • He was a 10lb baby • Nico's birth month • has a funny rap name • Ray's younger brother • the name of Ben's new puppy • Jake D's favorite vacation state • what Dom does at least 3 times a day • when you do someone on the court wrong • Where Shapiro's brother goes to college
Basketball 2023-03-07
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- a shot scored anywhere outside of the 3 point arc
- an upright board behind the basket
- a net fixed on the hoop, used as the goal
- a unimpeded attempt at a basket (worth 1 point)
- the action or movement of a runner
- a game played between 2 teams in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop
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- push oneself off a surface and into the air
- to take a ball forward by continuous bouncing
- a solid or hollow sphere shaped object
- shouting for joy, praise, and encouragement
- Middle school
- moisture exuded through the pores of the skin
12 Clues: Middle school • an upright board behind the basket • the action or movement of a runner • a solid or hollow sphere shaped object • a net fixed on the hoop, used as the goal • push oneself off a surface and into the air • shouting for joy, praise, and encouragement • to take a ball forward by continuous bouncing • moisture exuded through the pores of the skin • ...
Basketball 2023-04-13
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- A way to score
- when the ball misses the hoop or backboard entirely.
- When an offensive player rushes down the court
- defense is when you try to stop someone
- When the balls goes through the rim
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- when the ball bounces off the backboard
- when a player dribble
- A pass that leads to a score.
- When you position yourself
- When the player holds the ball
- the boundary line
- when a offensive player runs over you
12 Clues: A way to score • the boundary line • when a player dribble • When you position yourself • A pass that leads to a score. • When the player holds the ball • When the balls goes through the rim • when a offensive player runs over you • when the ball bounces off the backboard • defense is when you try to stop someone • When an offensive player rushes down the court • ...
basketball 2025-08-19
12 Clues: James. • Jordan. • O'Neal. • Boston... • Los Angeles... • Golden State... • The inventor of basketball. • The inventor's nationality. • The European basketball league. • The first type of ball that was used. • The first type of basket that was used. • The biggest basketball league in the world.
IR Project 2022-12-15
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- before a basketball game after drills you ...
- Protagonist
- a name for the people Wes and Dinero go against in their basketball games
- far shot in basketball
- someone who specializes in shooting
- mr. correa to wes was a
- place to eat
- wes's basketball position
- a father figure to wes
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- you get fouled and get 2 ...
- where wes's dad lived
- the basketball team wes is on
- wes and dinero will eventually have this
- open gym to play basketball
- Antagonist
- Wes's basketball number is ...
- very close shot to the hoop
- wes went against the Potomac Valley ...
- cars park here and could be a hoop in it
- dinero's basketball position
- wes went against the Prince George's County ...
21 Clues: Antagonist • Protagonist • place to eat • where wes's dad lived • far shot in basketball • a father figure to wes • mr. correa to wes was a • wes's basketball position • open gym to play basketball • very close shot to the hoop • you get fouled and get 2 ... • dinero's basketball position • the basketball team wes is on • Wes's basketball number is ... • someone who specializes in shooting • ...
Basketball 2019-11-19
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- WHERE YOU GET DOUBLE DIGITS IN THREE CATORGORIES IN A GAME
- THE PART OF THE GOAL THAT HOLDS UP THE RIM
- WHERE YOU FASTLY BREAK TO YOUR BASKET TO TRY AND SCORE
- A SHOT THAT CAN GET YOU THREE POINTS
- LEBRON JAMES' HOMETOWN
- A PART OF THE GOAL THAT HOLDS THE NET
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- HIGH PASS OVER THE RIM TO WHERE YOUR TEAMMATE CAN DUNK
- A SHOT YOU MAKE WHEN THE BUZZER GOES OFF
- WHERE YOU PRESS YOUR OPPONENT FOR YOU TO GET THE BALL
- WHAT YOUR TRYING TO SHOOT INTO
- A SLAM INTO THE BASKET WITH YOUR HANDS
- STAYING ON YOUR SIDE IF THE COURT TO SCORE
12 Clues: LEBRON JAMES' HOMETOWN • WHAT YOUR TRYING TO SHOOT INTO • A SHOT THAT CAN GET YOU THREE POINTS • A PART OF THE GOAL THAT HOLDS THE NET • A SLAM INTO THE BASKET WITH YOUR HANDS • A SHOT YOU MAKE WHEN THE BUZZER GOES OFF • THE PART OF THE GOAL THAT HOLDS UP THE RIM • STAYING ON YOUR SIDE IF THE COURT TO SCORE • WHERE YOU PRESS YOUR OPPONENT FOR YOU TO GET THE BALL • ...
Basketball 2021-02-11
12 Clues: playing area • a type of pass • a type of shot • controls the game • bouncing the ball • a type of defense • ball starts the game • games are divided in • another name for rim • are allowed 5 players • elbowing another player • taking three or more steps
Basketball 2020-08-05
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- "The greatest player of all time."
- Moving with the ball without dribbling.
- A pass to a teammate that leads directly to a goal.
- One two things you can not play without.
- Taking control of the ball after a failed shot.
- A close shot that uses the backboard to score.
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- Illegal contact with an opposing player.
- Slam____!
- The victim of a foul gets to do this.
- Kobe Bryant,Allen Iverson, Stephen Curry.
- How you move around the court with the ball.
- Credited with the invention of Basketball.
12 Clues: Slam____! • "The greatest player of all time." • The victim of a foul gets to do this. • Moving with the ball without dribbling. • Illegal contact with an opposing player. • One two things you can not play without. • Kobe Bryant,Allen Iverson, Stephen Curry. • Credited with the invention of Basketball. • How you move around the court with the ball. • ...
Basketball 2017-08-03
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- When the player creates a wall
- When the player slams the ball through the hoop
- Dribble, stop, Dribble again
- When the player jumps back while shooting or fades back
- What the player does to move around the court
- The way they decide who gets the ball first
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- What the player does to give it to the other player
- The ball
- A shot that is unguarded, usually two
- Three steps without dribble
- When the player lays the ball up
- When the player slaps the ball away when the player goes to shoot
12 Clues: The ball • Three steps without dribble • Dribble, stop, Dribble again • When the player creates a wall • When the player lays the ball up • A shot that is unguarded, usually two • The way they decide who gets the ball first • What the player does to move around the court • When the player slams the ball through the hoop • What the player does to give it to the other player • ...
Basketball 2021-05-18
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- when you throw the ball in attempt to make the ball go into the basket
- hands while dribbling
- bouncing a basketball
- defense,defense in which each player guards one man
- dunk, when your hand is above the rim and you throw it down into the basket
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- with a ball in which you shoot in a basket
- throwing the ball to a teammate
- Riley,Coach of the Lakers in he 80's
- the person in charge of a team
- Thibbadou,Coach of the current Knicks
- defense,basic zone defense with two guards, forwards, and one center
- clock, the clock that determines the time a team has to shoot
12 Clues: hands while dribbling • bouncing a basketball • the person in charge of a team • throwing the ball to a teammate • Riley,Coach of the Lakers in he 80's • Thibbadou,Coach of the current Knicks • with a ball in which you shoot in a basket • defense,defense in which each player guards one man • clock, the clock that determines the time a team has to shoot • ...
Basketball 2025-01-12
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- Spieler Nummer 17 der deutschen Nationalmannschaft
- Košarkarski koš auf Deutsch
- Svetovno prvenstvo auf Deutsch
- derjenige, der das Team leitet
- Wie viele Basketballspieler sind in einem Team?
- Welche Farbe hat das Trikot des Gymnasiums Škofja Loka?
- Wo fand die Weltmeisterschaft statt?
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- Die größte deutschsprachige Nation
- Der beste deutsche Basketballspieler
- Wen besiegte Deutschland im Finale 2023?
- Stefans Basketballmannschaft
- Košarkarski dres auf Deutsch
12 Clues: Košarkarski koš auf Deutsch • Stefans Basketballmannschaft • Košarkarski dres auf Deutsch • Svetovno prvenstvo auf Deutsch • derjenige, der das Team leitet • Die größte deutschsprachige Nation • Der beste deutsche Basketballspieler • Wo fand die Weltmeisterschaft statt? • Wen besiegte Deutschland im Finale 2023? • Wie viele Basketballspieler sind in einem Team? • ...
Basketball 2024-11-25
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- When you make the ball into the basket
- The ball making the basket but not hitting the rim
- An action which illegally gives a player an advantage
- Making an attempted shot go off course
- When you intentionally take the ball away from someone
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- Where the game is played
- Throwing the ball to a teammate
- How someone maneuvers the ball while dribbling
- Hitting the ball to come back to your hand
- Throwing the ball towards the hoop
- The ball doesn't touch the hoop at all
- Where you make points
12 Clues: Where you make points • Where the game is played • Throwing the ball to a teammate • Throwing the ball towards the hoop • When you make the ball into the basket • The ball doesn't touch the hoop at all • Making an attempted shot go off course • Hitting the ball to come back to your hand • How someone maneuvers the ball while dribbling • ...
2025 WNBA All Star Game Puzzle 2025-07-17
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- The name of the late Head women's basketball coach at The University of Tennessee
- The first name onown for her three point baskets in college and at the Liberty
- The first name of the basketball coach at Connecticut
- The last name of the Tennessee player who dunked in the NCAA Tournament
- The first name of the basketball player now transferred to Maryland
- The last name of a Notre Dame basketball legend
- The first name of an Iowa Six-on-Six basketball legend
- Clark
- A girls' basketball game once played in the state of Iowa
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- The top female basketball player in Indiana University history
- The last name of the basketball coach at Indiana University
- She now plays for the Seattle Storm but once played for the Indiana Hoosiers
- The last name to a rich basketball family, played at USC, brother played at Indiana
- The nickname of a star player for the New York Liberty
- The last name of the Indiana Congressman from Indiana who paved the way to allow Title XI to take shape
- A basketball team once playing in Houston
- The first name of the basketball coach at South Carolina
- Angel
- Cameron
- A groundbreaking female basketball commentator for ESPN
20 Clues: Angel • Clark • Cameron • A basketball team once playing in Houston • The last name of a Notre Dame basketball legend • The first name of the basketball coach at Connecticut • The nickname of a star player for the New York Liberty • The first name of an Iowa Six-on-Six basketball legend • A groundbreaking female basketball commentator for ESPN • ...
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 2024-11-19
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- 7ft 1in center - holds record for rebounds
- holds record for most free-throws made
- exhibition basketball team
- holds record for most personal fouls
- "greatest point guard of all time"
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- retired in 2011, played last for the celtics
- the basketball goat (abby's favorite)
- holds record for most assists
- chirp chirp
- you are my sunshine
- holds record for most games played
- holds record for most 3-pointers made
12 Clues: chirp chirp • you are my sunshine • exhibition basketball team • holds record for most assists • holds record for most games played • "greatest point guard of all time" • holds record for most personal fouls • the basketball goat (abby's favorite) • holds record for most 3-pointers made • holds record for most free-throws made • 7ft 1in center - holds record for rebounds • ...
Basketball 2025-11-01
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- pass The pass travels between a person qithout hitting the floor
- pass Make the ball bounce on the ground before your teammate catches it
- Guessing where ghe ball or play might go
- meaning to maintain personal space
- A shot taken while jumping in the air
- pass Throwing a ball directly from your chest to a teammates chest
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- Throwing, kicking or passing a ball
- pass Tossing the ball over your head to a teammate
- Fundamental skill of bouncing the ball with one hand
- of direction Change the way the body is traveling
- dribble Used to change hands. Must keep the dribble below the knee
- Key in dribbling to navigate through defenders
12 Clues: meaning to maintain personal space • Throwing, kicking or passing a ball • A shot taken while jumping in the air • Guessing where ghe ball or play might go • Key in dribbling to navigate through defenders • of direction Change the way the body is traveling • Fundamental skill of bouncing the ball with one hand • pass Tossing the ball over your head to a teammate • ...
Fun Friday Sports Team Crossword Puzzle! 2024-02-09
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- Tampa Bay Hockey
- San Antonio Basketball
- Baltimore Football
- Houston Basketball
- Cleveland Basketball
- Philadelphia Football
- Colorado Hockey
- Colorado Baseball
- New York Football
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- Denver Football
- Winnipeg Hockey
- Toronto Baseball
- Miami Basketball
- Seattle Hockey
- Pittsburgh Baseball
- Chicago Baseball
- Portland Basketball
- Vancouver Hockey
- Houston Baseball
- New York Football
20 Clues: Seattle Hockey • Denver Football • Winnipeg Hockey • Colorado Hockey • Toronto Baseball • Tampa Bay Hockey • Miami Basketball • Chicago Baseball • Vancouver Hockey • Houston Baseball • New York Football • Colorado Baseball • New York Football • Baltimore Football • Houston Basketball • Pittsburgh Baseball • Portland Basketball • Cleveland Basketball • Philadelphia Football • San Antonio Basketball
Freetime 2024-08-27
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- Sarah reads more when she doesn’t have this.
- Sarah enjoys reading on quiet ones of these.
- Another day Jake plays basketball.
- What Sarah does with books.
- People Jake plays basketball with.
- Jake sometimes watches these on TV.
- A sport Jake plays with friends.
- One day Jake plays basketball.
- What reading is for Sarah.
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- Sarah gets lost in these when she reads.
- A place they both go to during the week.
- Jake plays basketball to do this after school.
- The last day Jake usually plays basketball.
- Sarah reads more during these days.
- Both hobbies are this for Jake and Sarah.
- Basketball keeps Jake this.
- Sarah reads these.
- Playing basketball helps Jake stay in this.
- Jake sometimes watches sports on this during the weekend.
- Sarah enjoys this kind of afternoon for reading.
20 Clues: Sarah reads these. • What reading is for Sarah. • Basketball keeps Jake this. • What Sarah does with books. • One day Jake plays basketball. • A sport Jake plays with friends. • Another day Jake plays basketball. • People Jake plays basketball with. • Sarah reads more during these days. • Jake sometimes watches these on TV. • Sarah gets lost in these when she reads. • ...
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. • ...
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 Crossword 2025-03-27
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- – The timer that limits how long a team has to attempt a shot.
- – A pass near the basket that is caught mid-air and dunked or laid in.
- – A stance where the player can dribble, pass, or shoot.
- – Strong scorer, especially from long range.
- – Illegal physical contact with another player.
- – A legal block to free a teammate.
- – Gaining possession after a missed shot.
- – Defenders cover specific areas of the court.
- – A pass that leads directly to a score.
- – Rushing to defend a shooter.
- – Deflecting an opponent’s shot attempt.
- – A quick offensive move after gaining possession.
- – The boundary line behind each basket.
- – A shot taken while jumping.
- – Team leader; controls the ball and playmaking.
- – Recording double digits in three statistical categories (e.g., points, rebounds, assists).
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- – Strong, plays near the basket.
- – Each defender guards one player.
- – An unopposed shot from the free-throw line.
- – Tallest player, key rebounder and shot blocker.
- – When a player goes one-on-one with a defender.
- – Defensive strategy applying pressure across the full court.
- – A quick movement toward the basket to receive a pass.
- – Legally taking the ball from an opponent.
- – Assisting a teammate in guarding an opponent.
- – Moving with the ball without dribbling.
- – Versatile scorer and defender.
- – Attempt to score by throwing the ball at the hoop.
- – Bouncing the ball while moving.
- – A play where a player sets a screen and then rolls to the basket.
- – Losing possession to the opposing team.
- – Throwing the ball to a teammate.
- – Extra time played if the game is tied at the end of regulation.
- – A close-range shot, typically off the backboard.
34 Clues: – A shot taken while jumping. • – Rushing to defend a shooter. • – Strong, plays near the basket. • – Versatile scorer and defender. • – Bouncing the ball while moving. • – Each defender guards one player. • – Throwing the ball to a teammate. • – A legal block to free a teammate. • – The boundary line behind each basket. • – A pass that leads directly to a score. • ...
Basketball quotes 2025-06-04
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- — “I worked all offseason on my handle—tight ___ makes everything easier.” — Ja Morant (Bounce control required to move)
- out — “Rebounding starts with the ___—you’ve got to hit your guy first.” — Al Horford (Rebound positioning tactic)
- — “I can't have five ___s in a game. That’s on me.” — Tyrese Maxey (Losing possession to the other team)
- — “Get the rebound and push—we’re deadly on the ___.” — De’Aaron Fox (Quick scoring opportunity in transition)
- — “Sometimes you’ve just got to go ___ and get a bucket.” — Brandon Ingram (Short for isolation play)
- — “You miss 100% of the ___s you don’t take.” — Steph Curry (Any attempt to score)
- — “I saw the cutter on the ___ and hit him with the skip pass.” — Donovan Mitchell (The end boundary line)
- — “Every ___ matters in a playoff game.” — Jayson Tatum (The smallest scoring unit)
- — “Come on ref, that’s not a ___! I kept my pivot.” — James Harden (Violation: moving without dribbling)
- — “I’d rather win with my ___ than drop 50 in a loss.” — Jimmy Butler (Five players, one goal)
- — “Sometimes you don’t need a highlight—just a smooth ___ and back on D.” — Tyrese Haliburton (Close-range shot)
- — “I was locked in—all I saw was the ___.” — Damian Lillard (What the ball goes through)
- — “Great players make the right ___, not just the flashy play.” — LeBron James (Sets up a teammate)
- — “When I see a lane open up, I’m going for the ___ every time.” — Zion Williamson (High-impact two-point finish)
- — “When I throw it up, I know he’s finishing that ___.” — Trae Young (Lob pass for a dunk or lay-in)
- — “I don’t care about ___, I care about wins.” — Joel Embiid (Efficiency stat abbreviation)
- — “You’ve got to trust your ___ and play within the system.” — Devin Booker (Play-caller on the sidelines)
- — “If I’m not getting at least ten ___s, I’m not doing my job.” — Anthony Davis (Grabbing a missed shot)
- — “He hit me with that clean ___, I had no chance.” — Mikal Bridges (Two-step move around defenders)
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- — “I hit him with that ___ and the whole gym stood up.” — Kyrie Irving (Dribble move to fake a defender)
- — “I love that mid-range spot, right at the ___.” — Chris Paul (Free-throw line corner)
- — “The ___ is my sanctuary.” — Giannis Antetokounmpo (The playing surface)
- — “They switched to a ___, so we had to adjust our spacing and ball movement.” — Bradley Beal (Defense covering areas)
- — “That was a clean block, man. No way that’s a ___.” — Jaren Jackson Jr. (Illegally breaking the rules)
- — “They were going on a run, we needed that ___ to regroup.” — Fred VanVleet (Coach-requested break in play)
- — “Took the contact, still finished—give me that ___!” — Anthony Edwards (Basket plus free throw)
- man — “I take pride in being the best ___ in the league.” — Malik Monk (Top bench contributor)
- — “Reading passing lanes is everything—get one good ___ and it flips the game.” — Jrue Holiday (Legally taking the ball)
- — “Glass is your friend—use the ___ on tough angles.” — Kawhi Leonard (Surface behind the rim)
- — “I’m trying to impact the game all around—another ___ feels great.” — Russell Westbrook (Double digits in three stat categories)
- — “I love dropping a dime more than scoring—an ___ gets the whole squad hyped.” — Luka Dončić (Pass that leads to a score)
- — “Set a solid ___, and you free up your guy for an open look.” — Domantas Sabonis (Another word for screen)
32 Clues: — “The ___ is my sanctuary.” — Giannis Antetokounmpo (The playing surface) • — “You miss 100% of the ___s you don’t take.” — Steph Curry (Any attempt to score) • — “Every ___ matters in a playoff game.” — Jayson Tatum (The smallest scoring unit) • — “I love that mid-range spot, right at the ___.” — Chris Paul (Free-throw line corner) • ...
