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basketball

[bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /
NOUN
team sport
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The provenance of the puck is similar to that of a basketball or football used in a notable moment.

From Los Angeles Times

They take care of the basketball and make 39% of their threes, led by former Duke recruit TJ Power, who notched 44 points against Yale in the Ivy championship.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re playing unselfish basketball, witness James throwing himself through the air while chasing down a loose ball against Denver.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

From Los Angeles Times

“The best players in college basketball now just gravitate up to the power-conference level.”

From The Wall Street Journal