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NBA Basketball Crossword Puzzle

22 words

Across

  • 4. Close-range one-handed shot
  • 6. Grabbing the ball after a missed shot
  • 9. Double, achieving three stat categories
  • 11. Pause in play called by a coach
  • 12. Uncontested shot from the line
  • 13. Swatting away an opponent's shot
  • 15. Line dividing the playing floor
  • 16. Slam the ball through the hoop
  • 17. Starting tip-off of the game
  • 18. Quick transition to score
  • 19. And roll, common offensive play
  • 20. Losing possession to the other team

Down

  • 1. Violation for moving without dribbling
  • 2. Beater, a shot at the end of a period
  • 3. Blocking a defender for a teammate
  • 5. Where substitute players sit
  • 7. Bouncing the ball while moving
  • 8. Dribble move to shake a defender
  • 10. Taking the ball from an opponent
  • 12. Severe foul with excessive contact
  • 14. Performing well under pressure
  • 19. Rectangular area near the basket
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