backcourt
noun
back·court ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 
1
: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game
2
a
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
b
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also : the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Iona's recruiting has spiked under Pitino, but the Gaels will lose the all-MAAC backcourt of Tyson Jolly and Joiner, as well as the league's top sixth man, van Eyck. 
Josh Thomson, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2022 Bam and Jimmy Butler are plus defenders, but the backcourt of Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro will have defensive issues. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 The backcourt of Eric Bledsoe and Reggie Jackson combined for 46 points, making 15 of their 27 shots, to outscore Brooklyn by 14 points in their 28 minutes together. Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2022 Garland and Sexton, the possible backcourt of the future, shined together once again, combining for 48 points and nine assists against three turnovers. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2021 For Smart, the opportunity for a roster shot with the Heat, or even additional time on a two-way contract in 2022-23, could come down to how the rest of the offseason plays out, with the Heat backcourt mix in flux. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2022 That means the Blazers would be paying their backcourt of Lillard and LaVine about $90 million per season on average. oregonlive, 15 June 2022 The Suns have their All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2022 Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and his staff have bolstered their backcourt for next season and beyond. Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2022 See More
Josh Thomson, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2022 Bam and Jimmy Butler are plus defenders, but the backcourt of Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro will have defensive issues. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 The backcourt of Eric Bledsoe and Reggie Jackson combined for 46 points, making 15 of their 27 shots, to outscore Brooklyn by 14 points in their 28 minutes together. Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2022 Garland and Sexton, the possible backcourt of the future, shined together once again, combining for 48 points and nine assists against three turnovers. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2021 For Smart, the opportunity for a roster shot with the Heat, or even additional time on a two-way contract in 2022-23, could come down to how the rest of the offseason plays out, with the Heat backcourt mix in flux. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2022 That means the Blazers would be paying their backcourt of Lillard and LaVine about $90 million per season on average. oregonlive, 15 June 2022 The Suns have their All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2022 Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and his staff have bolstered their backcourt for next season and beyond. Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1