Do we say ‘score a goal’ when a basketball player shoots and gets points?
What do we say then?

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Question

Do we say ‘score a goal’ when a basketball player shoots and gets points?
What do we say then?

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Answer

We don't use the word 'goal' for basketball. Instead, you could simply say the person scored, or you could say they scored a basket or a point. Points depend on how it was scored, with a value of one, two or three being possible.