frontcourt
noun
front·court ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt 
1
: a basketball team's offensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the forwards and center on a basketball team
also : the forwards and center themselves
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In the case of Robinson, one question is if Chicago would acquire him to be a Vucevic replacement or as a defensive upgrade in a frontcourt that also features Vucevic. 
Jason Patt, Forbes, 13 June 2022 Suddenly, the Celtics had a monstrous frontcourt, and don’t forget Cedric Maxwell, whose 28-point, 15-rebound, 10-for-13 performance in the pivotal Game 5 against Houston nailed down his Finals MVP. Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2022 Both Traore and Broome have signed on with Auburn, giving the Tigers a frontcourt that will also feature returning rotation pieces Jaylin Williams and Dylan Cardwell, as well as reserve Stretch Akingbola. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 May 2022 Adding Cambage to a frontcourt that has Nneka Ogwumike, who is a former M.V.P., and Chiney Ogwumike, a former No. 1 overall pick and rookie of the year, could lift Los Angeles back into championship contention. New York Times, 5 May 2022 That said, Jay Wright’s Wildcats will have their hands full against a much bigger Michigan frontcourt. Xl Media, cleveland, 24 Mar. 2022 Against a team with a halfway decent frontcourt and elite guards, Gonzaga could be in trouble. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2022 Cleveland has found a winning formula playing with a ginormous frontcourt, but LeVert is someone who can help Darius Garland finish close games. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2022 Adebayo's thumb injury is a huge blow for Miami, which already is dealing with a depleted frontcourt because of Markieff Morris' neck injury. Tim Reynolds, ajc, 1 Dec. 2021 See More
Jason Patt, Forbes, 13 June 2022 Suddenly, the Celtics had a monstrous frontcourt, and don’t forget Cedric Maxwell, whose 28-point, 15-rebound, 10-for-13 performance in the pivotal Game 5 against Houston nailed down his Finals MVP. Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2022 Both Traore and Broome have signed on with Auburn, giving the Tigers a frontcourt that will also feature returning rotation pieces Jaylin Williams and Dylan Cardwell, as well as reserve Stretch Akingbola. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 May 2022 Adding Cambage to a frontcourt that has Nneka Ogwumike, who is a former M.V.P., and Chiney Ogwumike, a former No. 1 overall pick and rookie of the year, could lift Los Angeles back into championship contention. New York Times, 5 May 2022 That said, Jay Wright’s Wildcats will have their hands full against a much bigger Michigan frontcourt. Xl Media, cleveland, 24 Mar. 2022 Against a team with a halfway decent frontcourt and elite guards, Gonzaga could be in trouble. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2022 Cleveland has found a winning formula playing with a ginormous frontcourt, but LeVert is someone who can help Darius Garland finish close games. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2022 Adebayo's thumb injury is a huge blow for Miami, which already is dealing with a depleted frontcourt because of Markieff Morris' neck injury. Tim Reynolds, ajc, 1 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1949, in the meaning defined at sense 1