Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s hoop or basket, which is elevated 10 feet above the floor. The game is played on a rectangular court, with a hoop at each end. Points are scored by making field goals, which can be worth two or three points depending on the player’s distance from the hoop, and by free throws, awarded after certain fouls, which are worth one point each.
Basketball emphasizes skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. It is played in various formats, including professional leagues, college competitions, and recreational activities, and is governed by a set of rules that dictate the play and conduct of the game. The sport is widely popular globally and has a significant cultural impact, especially in countries such as the United States, where the NBA (National Basketball Association) is a major professional league.
Türkiye Kupası quarterfinals see top Turkish basketball teams competing for a place in the Dörtlü Final. Eight teams, including Karşıyaka, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe Beko, and Anadolu Efes, engage in intense matchups.…