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Yes, backcourt is playable

...and is worth 23 points.

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"Backcourt" Definition

noun

Basketball The guards on a team.
Basketball The half of the court that a team defends.
Basketball The portion of the frontcourt farthest from the basket.
Sports The part of a court between the service line and the base line in tennis and other net games.
Sports The part of the playing area farthest from the goal or target wall in certain court games, such as handball.

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