NBA Crossword Puzzle

3. When a defender reaches in to steal the ball, but instead makes contact with their opponent.
7. What type of ball is this played with.
11. The line a player has to shoot behind to get three points scored.
12. Infraction of the rules penalized as a foul which does not involve physical contact during the course of play between opposing players on the court.
13. The circular metal ring the ball must go through for points to be scored.
14. A break halfway through the game also called an intermission.
15. A set time that a team gets to "shoot" the ball before getting a violation.
16. A team gets this if their a bonus and a foul is done on the other team.

1. The greatest player of all time also known as the "GOAT".
2. When a player makes a controlled dribble, pauses, and then dribbles the basketball again.
4. The area under the hoop and is usually a different color than the rest of the court.
5. the time at which half of a game or contest is completed, especially when marked by an intermission.
6. When the player holding the ball takes 3 or more steps without dribbling the ball.
8. The oldest team around.
9. The thing made out of rope that team cuts and take to symbolize their win.
10. What is this called when you get thrown out after getting 6 fouls on you.