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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Consistently playing half-court offense is a losing strategy against the Thunder.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
This roster might not be quick-footed, but its half-court execution and defensive cohesion should translate to plenty of wins.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Pickett is undersized but responsible, which should allow the Nuggets to get into half-court sets designed for Murray to catch and go to work from optimal spots on the floor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
With Durant, Fred VanVleet (ACL) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out of the lineup, there was a clear lack of spacing during certain half-court possessions.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
This roster might not be quick-footed, but its half-court execution and defensive cohesion should translate to plenty of wins.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Pickett is undersized but responsible, which should allow the Nuggets to get into half-court sets designed for Murray to catch and go to work from optimal spots on the floor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
With Durant, Fred VanVleet (ACL) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out of the lineup, there was a clear lack of spacing during certain half-court possessions.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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