half-court
noun
ˈhaf-ˈkȯrt 
ˈhäf-
: a dividing line that separates a playing court into equal halves (as in basketball)
also
: the area comprising each half
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Are the Nuggets about to become a half-court team with a totally remade defensive strategy?
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On the first half-court possession of the game, Boston ran a handoff with Sydney Colson on the wing, springing her for a clean jumper at the free-throw line.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 29 May 2025
She’s been a fan since watching Clark, then an Iowa freshman, bury a half-court shot against Ohio State.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On the first half-court possession of the game, Boston ran a handoff with Sydney Colson on the wing, springing her for a clean jumper at the free-throw line.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 29 May 2025
She’s been a fan since watching Clark, then an Iowa freshman, bury a half-court shot against Ohio State.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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