Nba Terms #1

score by shooting the ball down through the basket with the hands above the rim.

a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line.

when a player passes the ball and the other player makes the shot

when a player makes a shot just before the buzzer sounds

when a player is rewarded two shots after being fouled, sometimes can be three shots

when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player to prevent a score.

when a player gains possession of a missed shot after it bounces off the backboard or rim

when a player makes a shot

when a player legally takes the ball from a player or intercepts a pass

when a player gives up possession to the other team

when a player takes more than two steps with possession with the ball

when a player picks up his dribble and dribbles again

when a team plays defense right when the other team passes the ball in, usually the guards in the front

when a player passes the ball towards the hoop and the player dunks it

when a player shoot and doesn't hit the rim or net