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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Both Strong and Smith made mandatory half-court shots, Strong apparently on the first take.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Miles talked about sharing that moment with Bigby at half-court.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
The game went to overtime after Denver guard Jamal Murray’s half-court prayer bounced off the backboard at the buzzer.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Five years ago, Lloyd was on staff at Gonzaga when Jalen Suggs hit a half-court buzzer beater to beat UCLA in the Final Four.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Miles talked about sharing that moment with Bigby at half-court.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
The game went to overtime after Denver guard Jamal Murray’s half-court prayer bounced off the backboard at the buzzer.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Five years ago, Lloyd was on staff at Gonzaga when Jalen Suggs hit a half-court buzzer beater to beat UCLA in the Final Four.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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