Pro hoops venue (5)

I believe the answer is:

arena

(Other definitions for arena that I've seen before include "Where one may find sportsmen" , "Contest venue" , "Place for public contests" , "Field of battle" , "Area of combat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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