I can be a point, but I can also be a play. I can be scored or stolen, but never in dismay. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think of a sport where you aim for a hoop.
Answer
A basketball score
Explanation
In basketball, points are scored by shooting the ball through the hoop.
This is a medium sports riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A basketball score.
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