Trivia
How many games are in one NBA regular season?
82
Who created the game of basketball?
James Naismith
Dribbling with both hands at once, or stopping a dribble and then dribbling again
What position did 6’8 Magic Johnson play while in the NBA?
Point guard
What does the NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
What does best of 7 mean in the NBA playoffs?
Teams play up to 7 games, until one team wins 4 games in the series.
What object was used as the hoop when the game was first created?
Peach baskets
What does and 1 mean?
When a player is fouled while he is shooting and still makes the shot
Which position is usually the best shooter on the team? (Not every team, but most)
Shooting guard
What team has won the most NBA finals?
Boston Celtics
How many divisions are in the NBA?
6
Why did James Naismith create basketball?
He needed a game for his students to play inside during the winter
What is the maximum amount of consecutive time that an offensive player can stand in the "paint"?
3 seconds
Nicknames of players that played this position:
The Big Fundamental
The Mailman
The Round Mound of Rebound
Power forward
What is the lowest seed to ever win the NBA Finals? (Seeds go 1-8)
Seed #6 (1994-95 Houston Rockets)
How many conferences are in the NBA? What are the names?
2, Eastern and Western Conference
Who holds the record for scoring 100 points in one game?
Wilt Chamberlain
Technical Fouls
These players play this postion:
Deni Avdija
Mikal Bridges
Trey Murphy III
Small forward
What team made history with the largest comeback in any game in NBA history?
Utah Jazz (36 points against the Denver Nuggests in 1996)
How many teams are in the NBA?
30
What year did basketball become a part of the olympics?
1936
This uncommon technical foul is assessed if a team has this many players actively on the court during live play, resulting in one free throw for the opposing team.
6 (or too many players on the court)
What position on the team did the legendary “skyhook” shot come from?
Center
29 points