Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by throwing a ball through the opposing team’s basket, which is an elevated hoop and net. The game is played on a rectangular court, and the objective is to accumulate more points than the opposing team within a set time period. Players score points by making field goals, which are worth two points if made from inside the three-point line or three points if made from beyond it, and free throws, awarded after certain fouls, which are worth one point each. Basketball involves various skills, including dribbling, shooting, passing, and defending. It is governed by a set of rules that dictate how the game is played, including violations like traveling and fouling. The sport is popular worldwide and has various levels of play, from amateur to professional leagues, culminating in events like the NBA Finals and international competitions such as the Olympics.