Action/Movement:
* Dribbling: Moving the ball by bouncing it off the ground.
* Shooting: Attempting to score by throwing the ball through the hoop.
* Passing: Throwing the ball to a teammate.
* Running: Moving quickly across the court.
* Jumping: Leaping into the air, often to shoot or block a shot.
* Blocking: Preventing an opponent's shot.
* Stealing: Taking the ball away from an opponent.
* Rebounding: Retrieving a missed shot.
* Scoring: Putting the ball through the hoop to earn points.
* Traveling: Moving without dribbling the ball (a foul).
Feelings/Atmosphere:
* Exciting: Full of action and anticipation.
* Thrilling: Producing a feeling of great excitement and suspense.
* Engaging: Keeping the attention of the audience.
* Competitive: Involving a strong desire to win.
* Fast-paced: Moving quickly and with a lot of action.
* Sweating: Producing sweat, due to the physical exertion.
Skills/Techniques:
* Crossovering: A dribbling move where the ball is passed from one hand to the other.
* Post-uping: Positioning oneself with their back to the basket to receive a pass.
* Defending: Preventing the opponent from scoring.
* Assisting: Passing the ball to a teammate who scores.
* Shooting: Attempting to score by throwing the ball through the hoop.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a good starting point for describing basketball.