backcourt
noun
back·court
ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 
1
: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game
2
a
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
b
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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In the meantime, the Kings will look to rely on Keon Ellis, Devin Carter, and Markelle Fultz in the backcourt.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Clayton’s backcourt mate, Daniss Jenkins, followed Pitino to Queens; the broader assumption was Clayton would do the same.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
But poor shooting from Boston’s backcourt, a rash of Celtics turnovers and some sorcerous shot-making from Ja Morant (7-for-9, 19 points before halftime) helped Memphis build a 10-point second-quarter lead.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
If the Sixers lean more heavily on their backcourt as their primary offensive engine, that would reduce some of the scoring burden on Embiid and George.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Clayton’s backcourt mate, Daniss Jenkins, followed Pitino to Queens; the broader assumption was Clayton would do the same.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
But poor shooting from Boston’s backcourt, a rash of Celtics turnovers and some sorcerous shot-making from Ja Morant (7-for-9, 19 points before halftime) helped Memphis build a 10-point second-quarter lead.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
If the Sixers lean more heavily on their backcourt as their primary offensive engine, that would reduce some of the scoring burden on Embiid and George.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for backcourt
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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backcourt
noun
back·court
-ˈkō(ə)rt
-ˈkȯ(ə)rt
1
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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