backcourt
noun
back·court
ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 
1
: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game
2
a
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
b
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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The Spurs forced a miss after the Castle free throws, and the rebound bounced all the way into the backcourt.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Chris Paul and Devin Booker formed one of the best backcourts on this list.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
New York's bench backcourt also made key contributions.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
But with Carrington and Vandersloot unavailable, the Sky backcourt is stuck in flux — and could remain that way for more than half the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Chris Paul and Devin Booker formed one of the best backcourts on this list.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
New York's bench backcourt also made key contributions.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
But with Carrington and Vandersloot unavailable, the Sky backcourt is stuck in flux — and could remain that way for more than half the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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backcourt
noun
back·court
-ˈkō(ə)rt
-ˈkȯ(ə)rt
1
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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