basketball

Example Sentences

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So, one point of emphasis for the Lakers was taking care of the basketball and then playing a high level of basketball despite the opponent.

From Los Angeles Times

He hosted influencer-fueled parties at a Beverly Hills mansion he rented with a pool and basketball court.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, while the Super Bowl may be the single biggest sporting event for bettors, the biggest multigame event of the year — the March Madness college basketball tournament — is only a month away.

From MarketWatch

At the far end of the gym, under one of the basketball hoops, Mr. Palmer saw a group of people in National Guard uniforms.

From Literature

“I played basketball until fifth grade. I grew up in Dallas and everyone watched the Mavericks. Then when I moved to Austin it was all about UT,” she said, referring to the University of Texas.

From Los Angeles Times