backcourt
noun
back·court
ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 
1
: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game
2
a
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
b
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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Mikal Bridges repeatedly met Tyrese Haliburton in the backcourt, helping to disrupt the All-Star point guard, who finished with eight points on 2-of-7 shooting with six assists.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
The question marks for the Wolverines are in the backcourt, but that’s where May has some continuity with the return of Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle and LJ Cason.
—The Athletic College Basketball, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Of course, the Heat were set with youth in their backcourt in 2020 and bypassed Tyrese Maxey (or my preference at the time, Desmond Bane) in favor of Precious Achuwa, so perhaps there is something to be said about best-available now and worry about fit later.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
His backcourt partner, Jrue Holiday, went 1-for-8 and was a minus-34.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
The question marks for the Wolverines are in the backcourt, but that’s where May has some continuity with the return of Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle and LJ Cason.
—The Athletic College Basketball, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Of course, the Heat were set with youth in their backcourt in 2020 and bypassed Tyrese Maxey (or my preference at the time, Desmond Bane) in favor of Precious Achuwa, so perhaps there is something to be said about best-available now and worry about fit later.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
His backcourt partner, Jrue Holiday, went 1-for-8 and was a minus-34.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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backcourt
noun
back·court
-ˈkō(ə)rt
-ˈkȯ(ə)rt
1
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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