Controlling The Boards

How to understand the basketball expression “Controlling the boards”?

What does “Controlling the boards” stand for?

Controlling the boards is the term used to describe the team that secures majority of the rebounds in one single basketball game. Technically, the team that is controlling the boards is usually the one that wins the game.

Examples of how Controlling The Boards is used in commentary: The Bulls have been controlling the boards all night, grabbing more offensive and defensive rebounds than the Lakers on the night.

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