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NBA Basketball Crossword Puzzle

22 words

Across

  • 2. Line dividing the playing floor
  • 4. Dribble move to shake a defender
  • 6. Rectangular area near the basket
  • 8. Rotating on one foot while holding ball
  • 11. Pass leading directly to a score
  • 13. Quick transition to score
  • 16. Taking the ball from an opponent
  • 17. Performing well under pressure
  • 19. And roll, common offensive play
  • 20. Blocking a defender for a teammate
  • 22. Beater, a shot at the end of a period

Down

  • 1. Losing possession to the other team
  • 3. Pause in play called by a coach
  • 5. The playing surface in basketball
  • 7. Double, achieving three stat categories
  • 9. Defensive strategy guarding areas
  • 10. Slam the ball through the hoop
  • 12. Shot that goes in without touching rim
  • 14. Swatting away an opponent's shot
  • 15. Oop, lob pass to a jumping teammate
  • 18. Violation for moving without dribbling
  • 21. Grabbing the ball after a missed shot
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