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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Otherwise, the Pistons struggle to consistently generate good looks outside of Cade Cunningham in their half-court offense.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Lerner said a splash pad was added along with a dog park, a picnic shelter, a basketball hoop with room for half-court games and a walking path seven-tenths of a mile around — the longest in any of the city’s parks.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Comparing their experiences playing basketball in school, McMahan said the boys played whole court and girls only played half-court growing up in Leakey, which is west of San Antonio.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Reed Sheppard took his spot in the starting lineup and hit five 3-pointers while scoring 17 points, but the Rockets struggled for consistent half-court offense in Durant's absence despite grabbing 21 offensive rebounds.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Lerner said a splash pad was added along with a dog park, a picnic shelter, a basketball hoop with room for half-court games and a walking path seven-tenths of a mile around — the longest in any of the city’s parks.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Comparing their experiences playing basketball in school, McMahan said the boys played whole court and girls only played half-court growing up in Leakey, which is west of San Antonio.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Reed Sheppard took his spot in the starting lineup and hit five 3-pointers while scoring 17 points, but the Rockets struggled for consistent half-court offense in Durant's absence despite grabbing 21 offensive rebounds.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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