frontcourt
noun
front·court
ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt 
1
: a basketball team's offensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the forwards and center on a basketball team
also
: the forwards and center themselves
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Moses Moody chipped in 15 points with an increased role, and Jackson-Davis (18 points, eight rebounds, three blocks) continued to make an impact in the frontcourt.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
The Hornets signed the Duke product to a 10-day contract on Feb. 20 to provide frontcourt depth following the NBA trade and due to Mark Willams’ continued unavailability.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2024
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
The Hornets signed the Duke product to a 10-day contract on Feb. 20 to provide frontcourt depth following the NBA trade and due to Mark Willams’ continued unavailability.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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