Where is "the paint" in basketball ?

[DougW]

Is it A or B ? I used to be pretty sure it was "B"; but then I noticed this. Usually, the extra 2' on either side of the A area is often the same color as the other half circle above the free throw line .. which, I KNOW isn't "the paint".

Thx :)

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[stevew]

B in the NBA game, A in the college/HS games

[DougW]

Ah, ty sir :)