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Basketball
Terms of or pertaining to the game of basketball which involves two teams of five players trying to work together to accumulate points by shooting or dunking a ball through a basket. The team with the most points by the end of the game wins.
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Out of bounds
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(basketball term) the area outside of and including the end lines and sidelines.
Over the limit
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(basketball term) when a team commits 5 or more team fouls per NBA period (4 in each overtime); 8 or more per WNBA half; 7 or more per half in college; this team is also said to be in the penalty.
Overtime
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(basketball term) the extra period(s) played after a regulation game ends tied. Also know as OT.
Pass
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(basketball term) when a passer throws the ball to a teammate; used to start plays, move the ball downcourt, keep it away from defenders and get it to a shooter.
Perimeter
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(basketball term) the area beyond the foul circle away from the basket, including 3-point line, from which players take long-range shots.
Match-ups
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(basketball term) any pairing of players on opposing teams who guard each other.
