A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.
The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.
To throw in a similar way to when shooting a basketball
To play basketball
In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.
The act of placing the object into the goal.
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
To score a goal.