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100

Occurs when a player runs or walks with the ball

Travel

100

A shot in which a basket is attempted from under the net; generally considered one of the easier shots

Lay-up

100

How many seconds does a player with the ball get to cross half court in High School?

10 seconds

100

Type of defense where each player guards a player from the opposing team in order to keep the opposition from scoring

Man to man defense

100

How many points is a free throw worth

1 point

100

What 3 position's did Dirk Nowitzki play?

Power forward

Center

Small Forward

100

After a player stops dribbling, this violation is called when a player intentionally bounces the ball again.

Double Dribble Violation

150

Give 1 example of when the clock by rule has to be stopped in a game?

Timeout

Dead ball

Foul

150

A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of the jump.

Jump Shot

150

What two teams have won the most NBA championships?

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers

Both have 17

150

Offers fast movement from one part of the court to another and a quick chance for scoring a basket

Fast Break Offense

150

What is the duration of a full timeout?

One minute

150

Which position is the best shooter on the team?

Shooting Guard

150
What is the diameter in inches of a NBA basketball?

9 inches

200

This is settled with a five-minute extra period. The two teams will continue to play the periods until the tie is broken. 

Overtime

200

A shot usually made when a player is not close to the basket. The ball is shot in a tear drop arc towards the rim.

A floater.

200

Who was the shortest player to play in the NBA?

Mugsy Bogues

200

Type of defense that uses each player as a guard, protecting a specific zone near the basket that his/her team is defending. Guarding the ball is more important than any particular player 

Zone defense

200

What positions does a basketball team consist of? 

Center

Two Forwards

Two Guards

200

What 2 positions did Tim Duncan play?

Power Forward and Center

200

How far from the basket is the free throw line?

15 feet

300

This foul occurs when players leave or enter the court illegally or participate in misbehavior such as disrespect toward the referee or opposing player?

Technical Foul

300

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made this shot famous on his way to winning multiple NBA championships

The Sky Hook Shot
300

What are the 4 teams that play in California in the NBA?

Kings, Warriors, Lakers, Clippers

300

How many minutes are played in a game at the college level?

Two 20 minute halves

300

What is It called when the ball is put into the basket?

Field Goal

300

Who is the first player in the NBA to lead the league in scoring and assists in the same season?

Nate "Tiny" Archibald

300

High school basketball is four ____ minute quarters

8

400

How long does a team have to pass the ball from out of bounds?

Five seconds

400

This lay-up usually occurs after a person stepped in one direction than immediately steps in an opposite direction to avoid a charging violation.

Euro-Step Lay-up

400

How many different NBA teams did Shaquille O'Neal play for?

6 teams

magic, lakers, heat, suns, cavs and celtics

400

How many minutes are played in a game at the NBA level?

Four 12 minute quarters

400

Baskets are made of a metal ring with an inside diameter of ____ inches

18

400

What team averaged the most points per game in a season?

Denver Nuggets  126.5 in the 1981-1982 season

400

The standard basketball court measures about ____ feet by ____ feet.

50

94

500

Legal or Illegal?

A shot is taken and hits the side of the backboard is the ball still considered in "live" play?

Legal, live ball.

500

Who took the most shots in 1 single game in the history of the NBA?

Wilt Chamberlain 63 shots in 1 game.

500

What is the full name of the NBA team that plays in Madison Square Garden?

The New York Knickerbockers

500

How many panels are on a basketball?

8

500

In the 1961-1962 season Wilt Chamberlain averaged how many points per game?

50.4 points per game

500

What is the most amount of points ever to be scored in 1 game in the NBA?

100 points Wilt Chamberlain

500

What year did the 3 point shot enter into the NBA?

1979-1980 Season

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