Playing Rules
Occurs when a player runs or walks with the ball
Travel
A shot in which a basket is attempted from under the net; generally considered one of the easier shots
Lay-up
How many seconds does a player with the ball get to cross half court in High School?
10 seconds
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
Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues is the shortest NBA player. ever recorded. Was he 4ft 11 inches, 5ft 3 inches or 5 ft 5 inches?
5Ft. 3 inches
One of the five Players-usually the tallest
Center
Who is the most recent NBA MVP?
Nikola Jokic
Give 1 example of when the clock by rule has to be stopped in a game?
Timeout
Dead ball
Foul
A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of the jump.
Jump Shot
Name one of the two teams that have won the most NBA championships?
Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers
Both have 17
How many players are on an NBA team at a time (including bench)
15
What is the duration of a full timeout?
One minute
There are usually two of these players on the team-often good at rebounding?
Forward
What is the diameter in inches of a NBA basketball? 7 inches, 9 inches, or 11 inches?
9 inches
This is settled with a five-minute extra period. The two teams will continue to play the periods until the tie is broken.
Overtime
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.
Who holds the NBA record for most points in a quarter?
Klay Thompson
Type of defense that uses each player as a guard, protecting a specific area near the basket that his/her team is defending. Guarding the ball is more important than any particular player
Zone defense
The tallest player in NBA history is Gheorghe Muresan, was he 7 ft 2 inches tall, 7ft 5 inches tall or 7 feet 7 inches tall?
7 feet 7 inches tall
What position does Stephen Curry play?
Point Guard
Which current NBA player has the most championships?
Lebron James, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green (4)
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
The ball is thrown to the basket over one shoulder of the player who is handling the ball. The center and forwards on a team will find this shot extremely valuable
The Hook Shot
What are the 4 teams that play in California in the NBA?
Kings, Warriors, Lakers, Clippers
How many minutes are played in a game at the college level?
Two 20 minute halves
What is It called when the ball is put into the basket?
Field Goal
Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest shooting guards of all time. How many NBA Championships did he win? 6,8,or 10?
6
Which NBA team drafted Kobe Bryant
Charlotte Hornets
How long does a team have to pass the ball from out of bounds?
Five seconds
A shot in which the ball is tapped back into the basket as it rebounds from the backboard
Tip-In
How many different NBA teams did Shaquille O'Neal play for? 1, 3 or 6?
6 teams
magic, lakers, heat, suns, cavs and celtics
How many minutes are played in a game at the NBA level?
Four 12 minute quarters
Baskets are made of a metal ring with an inside diameter of how many inches? 10, 12, 15, 18, or 21?
18
Joe Fortenberry, a center, performed the first slam dunk in NBA. Was it in 1925, 1936, or 1944?
1936
Earl Lloyd was the first African-American to play in NBA. What year did he brake the NBA’s color barrier when he stepped onto the court as a member of the Washington Capitols. 1930, 1940, 0r 1950
1950
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.
A shot that ricochets off the backboard before going into the basket?
Bank Shot
Name one of the 11 teams that were in the NBA's inaugural season in 1946-47
Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadalphia Warriors, Providence Steamrollers, Toronto Huskies, Washington Capitols, Chicago Stags, Cleveland Rebels, Detroit Falcons, Pittsburgh Ironmen, Louis Bombers
How many panels are on a basketball? 6, 7, or 8?
8
Wilt Chamberlain scored the most points in one game. He did this at the Hershey arena. Did he score 100 points, 110 points, or 120 points.
100 points
What team holds the position of for the highest winning percentage in a single NBA season, with .817 during the 2015-2016 season. The Chicago Bulls, The Golden State Warriors, The LA Lakers, or The San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs
What year did the 3 point shot enter into the NBA? 1970, 1979, 1984, or 1988
1979-1980 Season