half-court
noun
ˈhaf-ˈkȯrt 
ˈhäf-
: a dividing line that separates a playing court into equal halves (as in basketball)
also
: the area comprising each half
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Shaq’s OGs won the first All-Star mini-tournament in NBA history on Sunday night, getting 15 points from Tatum and 12 from Stephen Curry — three of them on a half-court shot, the sort of highlight the All-Star Game is known for — to beat Chuck’s Global Stars 41-25 in the final.
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
In the matchup, Barajas had to drain one three-pointer from the logo at half-court before Lillard could make three.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
That aggressive style of play limited how often Creighton could set up a half-court offense anchored by 7-1 center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who is four inches taller than Ejiofor, the biggest St. John’s starter.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
His highlights of the weekend included a backward half-court shooting competition with the Nuggets’ mascot and a cute moment saying hello to Trae Young’s child.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
In the matchup, Barajas had to drain one three-pointer from the logo at half-court before Lillard could make three.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
That aggressive style of play limited how often Creighton could set up a half-court offense anchored by 7-1 center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who is four inches taller than Ejiofor, the biggest St. John’s starter.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
His highlights of the weekend included a backward half-court shooting competition with the Nuggets’ mascot and a cute moment saying hello to Trae Young’s child.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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