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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With Durant back after missing tune-up play with a calf injury, coach Steve Kerr has opted for more defensive options in the backcourt, with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White each getting run.
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NBC News, 29 July 2024
Playing with LaMelo Ball Green seems eager to be teamed with Ball in the backcourt.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2024
An excellent scorer, Dillingham joins a Minnesota backcourt that was in need of short-term and long-term reinforcements with Conley entering his age-37 season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024
Featuring alongside New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado in the backcourt, Waters was one of Puerto Rico’s standout players on their path to Olympic qualification.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2024
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NBC News, 29 July 2024
Playing with LaMelo Ball Green seems eager to be teamed with Ball in the backcourt.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2024
An excellent scorer, Dillingham joins a Minnesota backcourt that was in need of short-term and long-term reinforcements with Conley entering his age-37 season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024
Featuring alongside New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado in the backcourt, Waters was one of Puerto Rico’s standout players on their path to Olympic qualification.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2024
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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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