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Terms of or pertaining to the game of basketball which involves two teams of five players trying to work together to accumulate points by shooting or dunking a ball through a basket. The team with the most points by the end of the game wins.

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sidelines

Sports; Basketball

(basketball term) 2 boundary lines that run the length of the court.

sixth man

Sports; Basketball

(basketball term) the best substitute on a team; usually the first player to come off the bench to replace a starter.

slam dunk

Sports; Basketball

A type of basketball shot performed when a player jumps in the air and manually powers the ball downward through the basket with one or both hands over the rim.

squaring up

Sports; Basketball

(basketball term) when a player's shoulders are facing the basket as he releases the ball for a shot; considered good shooting position.

starting lineup

Sports; Basketball

(basketball term) the 5 starters who begin a game; usually a team's best players.

substitute

Sports; Basketball

(basketball term) a player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court.

swing man

Sports; Basketball

(basketball term) a player who can play both the guard and forward positions.

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