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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More likely, the Nuggets will run plenty of sets with him coming off pin-downs and other screens to catch in the flow of their half-court offense, sparing him from the burden of initiating every possession.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Yet, his 3-point shooting has been rough since coming to New York, his half-court decision making in this offense is still a work in progress and, realistically, how many small guards can Brown play?
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, during a break in a 153–131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Washington Wizards led a fan onto the court to attempt a half-court shot, blindfolded, for a chance to win ten thousand dollars.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
With a gritty defensive approach and the ability to control tempo, Tennessee will look to disrupt Michigan’s rhythm and turn this into a half-court battle where toughness and execution could tilt the game.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Yet, his 3-point shooting has been rough since coming to New York, his half-court decision making in this offense is still a work in progress and, realistically, how many small guards can Brown play?
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, during a break in a 153–131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Washington Wizards led a fan onto the court to attempt a half-court shot, blindfolded, for a chance to win ten thousand dollars.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
With a gritty defensive approach and the ability to control tempo, Tennessee will look to disrupt Michigan’s rhythm and turn this into a half-court battle where toughness and execution could tilt the game.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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