Lane: the painted area between the end line and the free-throw line near each basket, outside which players line up for free throws.

罚球区(lane)：每个篮筐附近在投篮线和底线内的划线区域，在球员罚球线外。

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But Chicago, like a couple of other potential Knick playoff opponents, thrives with its defense, which values guarding the painted area near the basket as if it is a fortress.

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