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  1. 2. What is the term for a defensive play where a player blocks an opponent's shot causing the ball to go out of bounds?
  2. 6. Which basketball position is typically responsible for bringing the ball up the court and setting up plays?
  3. 8. What is the area called where players attempt to score field goals, typically marked by a semicircle at its edge?
  4. 12. In basketball what is the violation called when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball?
  5. 13. Which NBA team is known as the "Lakers" and is based in Los Angeles?
  6. 14. In basketball what is the distance from the three-point line to the center of the basket?
  7. 17. What is the term for a pass in basketball where the ball is bounced on the floor to a teammate?
  8. 18. What is the term for a defensive strategy where players guard specific areas rather than individual opponents?
  9. 19. Which NBA team is based in the capital city of Texas?
  10. 20. What term is used for a successful field goal attempt where the shooter scores three points?
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  1. 1. Who is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time and played for the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s?
  2. 3. Which college basketball tournament is known for its single-elimination format and often referred to as "March Madness"?
  3. 4. What is the term for a player making a shot after being fouled, with the opportunity for an additional free throw?
  4. 5. In basketball how many quarters are played in a regulation game?
  5. 7. Which NBA team is often associated with the "Greek Freak," Giannis Antetokounmpo?
  6. 9. What is the official name of the professional basketball league in the United States?
  7. 10. In basketball how many players are on the court for each team at the start of a game?
  8. 11. Which country is known for its strong basketball tradition and produced NBA players like Dirk Nowitzki?
  9. 15. In basketball what is the maximum number of players a team can have on its roster during an NBA season?
  10. 16. What is the term for a situation in which a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team without attempting a shot?