Basketball

1. The act of throwing the ball toward the hoop with the goal of passing it through the net to score points
3. The deliberate act of throwing, bouncing, or rolling the ball to a teammate to move it across the court and create scoring chances
5. The total number of points accumulated by each team, or an individual successful shot that earns points.
8. A player's ability to repeat the exact same physical action or hit the exact same spot on the rim
10. A structured team training session designed to improve individual skills, develop team chemistry, teach strategies, and prepare players for upcoming games.
14. Jordan The greatest player of all time (the "GOAT") and the ultimate standard for excellence, competitiveness, and two-way dominance
15. A group of people working together to achieve a goal
16. An official who makes sure rules are followed in a sport
18. A high-percentage shot where a player jumps into the air and forcefully drives or throws the ball directly down through the hoop with one or both hands

2. Playing with maximum effort
3. The units of scoring earned by putting the ball through the opponent's hoop
4. An organized group of basketball teams that compete against each other following a shared set of rules and a scheduled series of games
6. The flat, rectangular playing surface where the game of basketball is played, featuring a basket mounted at each end
7. The horizontal metal ring and attached net that players shoot the ball through to score
9. A round object used in sports
11. Person responsible for training, directing, and strategizing for a basketball team or individual player
12. The act of continuously bouncing the ball against the floor with one hand
13. A sleeveless shirt worn by basketball players as part of their team uniform, featuring a player's number and often their last name
17. A supporter or follower who feels a passionate, emotional connection to a specific team, player, or the sport of basketball itself