Across
- 1. Worth 3 pts (abbr.)
- 2. Heavily criticized choice of the 2022 World Cup
- 5. More complicated than 12. Across, apparently
- 6. Picking up the ball may garner this
- 7. The theme of this puzzle
- 11. ___ percent of NCAA players make it to the NBA
- 12. Game in which you can turn 1 pt into 9 by getting to the opponent's side
- 13. Series of events for March Madness runner-up
- 14. Favorite baseball word of the NYT Crossword
- 15. You don't want to be called this at a poker table
- 17. A rule with many meanings in many sports
- 18. Favorite body of water of the NYT Crossword
- 20. Poker slang for a full house
- 22. Basketball team and nickname of a legend
- 23. Like football but with no helmets
- 24. I'm a ___ of ...
- 25. "I don't think that's a legal move..."
- 27. Player with highest 1. Across %
- 30. 19. Down, for example
- 31. Theft of these is not against the rules
- 32. ___ like you play
- 35. Theft of these is against the rules
- 37. If houses could be built of out missed shots
Down
- 1. Team with a burning "C" for a logo
- 3. Lights out (abbr.)
- 4. NHL rule to prevent time wasting
- 5. A common accusation is moving these
- 8. "Clean your room it's so ___!" (Soccer)
- 9. Best in the west, according to US News
- 10. #42 is of significance
- 16. The opposite of win within the context of 12. Across
- 19. Switch hitter
- 21. 5 rings
- 22. A windwill might be involved if you go to the right place
- 26. Nothing but net
- 28. Fake grass
- 29. Worth 6 pts (abbr.)
- 31. Sacrificial play
- 32. Played on an atari, or on a folding table
- 33. Phrase said after getting dealt 7-2 offsuit
- 34. Lakers sponsor
- 36. Fancy pants curling team (abbr.)
