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NBA Basketball Crossword Challenge

26 words

Across

1. Starting tip-off of the game
3. Rotating on one foot while holding ball
5. Where substitute players sit
6. Pause in play called by a coach
14. Dribble move to shake a defender
15. Slam the ball through the hoop
16. Oop, lob pass to a jumping teammate
17. Performing well under pressure
18. Taking the ball from an opponent
20. Severe foul with excessive contact
22. Beater, a shot at the end of a period
23. Bouncing the ball while moving
24. Line dividing the playing floor

Down

2. Rectangular area near the basket
4. Double, achieving three stat categories
5. Swatting away an opponent's shot
7. Violation for moving without dribbling
8. Quick transition to score
9. And roll, common offensive play
10. Uncontested shot from the line
11. The playing surface in basketball
12. Defensive strategy guarding areas
13. Illegal physical contact violation
16. Shot that misses everything
19. Grabbing the ball after a missed shot
21. Losing possession to the other team

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