Across
- 5. — When a player throws the ball to a teammate
- 6. — Half of the basketball game
- 7. — Short for "most valuable player"
- 9. — The coach gives this during a break
- 11. — Taking the ball after a missed shot
- 15. — Skill of bouncing the ball
- 16. — Player who defends the basket
- 18. — When the ball goes through the hoop
- 19. — The line for free shots (free throw line)
Down
- 1. — A shot that hits the backboard and goes in
- 2. — Starting action to begin the game
- 3. — Where players shoot the ball
- 4. — A shot made from far away (three-point shot)
- 8. — The area around the basket
- 10. — A violation where you walk without dribbling
- 12. — The round object used in basketball
- 13. — Worn on feet during a game
- 14. — The number of players on court per team
- 15. — A move where a player jumps and scores
- 17. — The official who controls the game