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NBA Basketball Word Puzzle

24 words

Across

  • 2. Uncontested shot from the line
  • 4. Shot that goes in without touching rim
  • 6. Where substitute players sit
  • 8. Double, achieving three stat categories
  • 11. Bouncing the ball while moving
  • 12. Violation for moving without dribbling
  • 13. Quick transition to score
  • 15. Blocking a defender for a teammate
  • 16. Close-range one-handed shot
  • 19. Swatting away an opponent's shot
  • 20. Pause in play called by a coach
  • 21. Grabbing the ball after a missed shot

Down

  • 1. Dribble move to shake a defender
  • 3. Starting tip-off of the game
  • 5. Taking the ball from an opponent
  • 7. Rectangular area near the basket
  • 9. Rotating on one foot while holding ball
  • 10. Defensive strategy guarding areas
  • 11. Slam the ball through the hoop
  • 13. Illegal physical contact violation
  • 14. Pass leading directly to a score
  • 17. And roll, common offensive play
  • 18. Losing possession to the other team
  • 19. Beater, a shot at the end of a period
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