Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 10 feet high to score points. Teams are composed of five players who pass and dribble the ball to shoot it, using techniques like layups and jump shots. Players can score two points for a basket near the hoop or three points for a basket behind the three-point line. The team with the most points at the end wins.