Q: "a group of athletes playing a basketball game" Does this mean that "Some men are playing with an orange ball."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A small group of people basks on shingle at lake or seashore." Does this mean that "People are out in the sun."?
A: yes

Q: "A motorcyclist is wearing a pink and blue racing suit." Does this mean that "A motocyclist is sitting on a bike and wearing a pink and blue racing suit."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "Worker man with hard hat and drill saluting with American flag in background." Does this mean that "A man is in The United States."?
A:
it is not possible to tell