Eastern Conference Teams
(Answer: Who are the New York Knicks?)
100 — This team plays in Los Angeles and shares the city with another team called the Lakers. They are known for their purple and gold uniforms.
(Answer: Who are the Los Angeles Clippers?)
100 — This nickname means a large cat and is used by the Charlotte NBA team
Answer: Who are the Hornets?)
100 — The Los Angeles Lakers often wear two main colors. Name one of them.
Answer: What is purple? / What is gold?)
100 — This player is often called "King James" and has played for Cleveland, Miami, and Los Angeles.
(Answer: Who is LeBron James?)
200 — This Florida-based team plays in Miami and has won multiple championships with a famous player named LeBron James (who also played elsewhere).
(Answer: Who are the Miami Heat?
200 — This team plays in San Francisco (previously Oakland) and is famous for having a star player named Stephen Curry.
. (Answer: Who are the Golden State Warriors?)
200 — This nickname refers to a tall bird and is used by the Atlanta team.
(Answer: Who are the Hawks?)
200 — The Chicago Bulls have a very recognizable color scheme. Name one of their primary colors.
What is red? / What is black?)
200 — This player wore number 23 for the Chicago Bulls and is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
(Answer: Who is Michael Jordan?)
300 — This team from Massachusetts plays in Boston and has a shamrock as part of its logo.
Answer: Who are the Boston Celtics?)
300 — This team plays in Oklahoma City and is called the Thunder. What is their team name?
(Answer: Who are the Oklahoma City Thunder?)
300 — This nickname refers to a musical instrument and is used by the New Orleans team. (Answer: Who are the Pelicans?
(Answer: Who are the Pelicans?
300 — The Cleveland Cavaliers include this color in their team palette (also the color of many leaves)
Answer: What is wine (maroon) or navy/gold depending on acceptable choices? — accept wine/maroon or navy or gold
300 — This Golden State Warrior is known for his incredible shooting and wears number 30.
Answer: Who is Stephen Curry?)
400 — This team represents the state of Indiana and is known as the Pacers. In which city do they play?
Answer: Who are the Indiana Pacers / Indianapolis?)
400 — This team is based in Salt Lake City and is called the Jazz. What color is often in their uniforms?
(Answer: Who are the Utah Jazz?
400 — This nickname refers to the precious metal and is used by the Golden State team (part of their name).
(Answer: What is "Golden"? — accept Golden State Warriors)
400 — The Utah Jazz use a color that reminds people of the sky or ocean
(Answer: What is navy/blue?)
400 — This San Antonio Spurs star, nicknamed "The Big Fundamental," won multiple championships in the 2000s.
(Answer: Who is Tim Duncan?)
500 — This team plays in Toronto and is the only NBA team based in Canada
(Answer: Who are the Toronto Raptors?)
500 — This team from Texas plays in San Antonio and is known for a long history of success and the star Tim Duncan (retired)
Answer: Who are the San Antonio Spurs?)
500 — This nickname refers to a mythical creature sometimes used by sports teams; name any NBA team whose nickname is a mythical creature
(Answer: Who are the Phoenix Suns? (phoenix is a mythical bird))
500 — The Miami Heat’s colors include black and this bright color that also refers to warm temperatures.
(Answer: What is red/orange? — accept red or orange)
(Answer: Who is Kobe Bryant?)