basketball (sport)

A team sport where two teams of five players each compete to score by shooting a basketball through a basketball hoop. It is played on a basketball court and involves dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball to score points.

Use this tag when referring to the game as a whole. Use basketball (object) when referring to the ball.

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See also

• basketball (object)
• basketball court
• basketball hoop
• basketball uniform
• dribbling
• slam dunk
• playing sports
• National Basketball Association
• Tag Group:Sports