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Across
  1. 4. The term for a player who specializes in making long-distance shots.
  2. 6. The term for a player's successful attempt to prevent a shot from going in.
  3. 8. The circular piece of equipment that players dribble, pass, and shoot.
  4. 11. A player's attempt to stop an opponent from scoring.
  5. 13. This hardwood floor is where basketball games are played.
  6. 14. The location on the court where three-point shots are taken.
  7. 15. A high-arcing shot that often results in a swish
  8. 17. A basketball team's offensive strategy to outmaneuver the defense.
  9. 18. The term for when a player scores two points by making a shot from close range.
  10. 20. The act of scoring by sending the ball through the hoop.
Down
  1. 1. The name for the move where a player bounces the ball repeatedly while moving.
  2. 2. scorer The top scorer in a game is often referred to as the team's ___.
  3. 3. The NBA team from Los Angeles known for its purple and gold colors.
  4. 5. The boundary line that separates the frontcourt from the backcourt.
  5. 7. The act of illegally pushing or charging into an opponent
  6. 9. The iconic basketball shoe brand endorsed by Michael Jordan.
  7. 10. The method of putting the ball into play to start a game.
  8. 12. The act of taking the ball away from an opponent.
  9. 16. A violation in which a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball.
  10. 19. The professional basketball league in the United States.