Points in the Paint in basketball are points that have been scored from inside the key, which is an area on the court close to the basket and painted a different color.
Shots that have been made in the paint are usually considered to be high-percentage shots. Some of the most common shots that lead to points in the paint include layups, dunks, and post-ups.
The key starts from the baseline of the basket and extends all the way through the free-throw line, 15 feet away. In the NBA, the regulation key measures 16 feet wide.