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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Right now, Flemings’ midrange game is his most effective, efficient weapon in half-court settings.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The elder Bush had a concrete half-court installed in 1991.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
In March, Kohler received an internet-viral half-court tribute at a Michigan State University basketball game, featuring the team's forward and great-grandson Jaxon Kohler.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
The 1-on-1 half-court games were mostly straightforward.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The elder Bush had a concrete half-court installed in 1991.
—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
In March, Kohler received an internet-viral half-court tribute at a Michigan State University basketball game, featuring the team's forward and great-grandson Jaxon Kohler.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
The 1-on-1 half-court games were mostly straightforward.
—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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