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basketball

[bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /
NOUN
team sport
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The Lakers sent defenders at Gilgeous-Alexander often, double-teaming the league most valuable player and forcing the other Thunder players to shoot the basketball in the first half.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

In an era of high-speed basketball and widespread injuries, the key to winning an NBA championship is simply staying upright.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Turner also owned sport properties including the Atlanta Braves baseball team, Atlanta Hawks basketball team and Atlanta Thrashers ice hockey team.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The grounds include a 4-acre lake with a waterfall, mountain views, a barbecue area, pool, poolhouse, tennis court, and basketball court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

In the late afternoon, Ray and I play basketball.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko