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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Falk then gives Avery a head nod toward the basketball half-court that is part of a new physical therapy area at Nationwide Children's.
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Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
After graduating in 1998, Kon and his three older brothers dominated in the prestigious Gus Macker half-court, 3-on-3 tournaments throughout the Midwest.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The Lakers also needed to take care of the ball against an opponent that relies heavily on transition opportunities to make up for its subpar half-court offense.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Gabriela Jaquez made sure to marinate in this moment, bouncing gleefully toward half-court while her teammates formed a joyous mob.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
After graduating in 1998, Kon and his three older brothers dominated in the prestigious Gus Macker half-court, 3-on-3 tournaments throughout the Midwest.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The Lakers also needed to take care of the ball against an opponent that relies heavily on transition opportunities to make up for its subpar half-court offense.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Gabriela Jaquez made sure to marinate in this moment, bouncing gleefully toward half-court while her teammates formed a joyous mob.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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