the perimeter

noun

basketball

: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket

He scored from the perimeter.

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But the stories of UConn’s two losses, to USC and at No. 3 Notre Dame, are uncomfortably similar: A sluggish start, defensive struggles on the perimeter, dominance from a young superstar and a valiant second-half effort that came up short. —

Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024 The frontcourt star was seen taking shots from a variety of spots on the perimeter before shifting to ball-handling drills with coach Jamahl Mosley watching nearby. —

Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024 With the Kings playing transition defense, the Lakers were able to create tons of open looks from the perimeter, making seven threes in the first quarter alone. —

Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Not as stifling on the perimeter, not as imposing near the rim. —

Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the perimeter

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