Rules
Was dribbling allowed
No
Which player is known for changing modern basketball with deep three-point shooting?
Stephen Curry
Shot attempt where the player drives to the rim and finishes before defenders can contest
Layup
A pass to a teammate that leads directly to a score
Assist
Line that divides the court into two halves
Half court
Basketball was always played with a metal hoop
No
Which player is famous for winning 6 NBA championships and never losing in the Finals during the 1990s?
Michael Jordan
Shot where player leans backward to create space
Fadeaway
Getting possession after a missed shot
Rebound
Boundary line along the sides of the court
Sideline
First basketball was a soccer ball
Yes
: Played for the Spurs, known for bank shot and 5 championships
Tim Duncan
Soft shot that arcs over defenders in the pain
Floater
A player who stops the opposing team from scoring
defender
Boundary line at each end of the court
Baseline
What is it called if a player touches the ball when it’s on its way into the hoop?
Goaltending
NBA’s all-time leading scorer (retired)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Shot that hits the backboard at an angle before going in
Bank shot
A player’s overall scoring, assists, rebounds, etc. combined performance
Stats
Painted area near the basket where most close shots happen
Paint/the key
A player catches the ball while moving, then stops with one foot on the ground and uses that same foot to turn in place before passing. Why is this legal?
Because they established a pivot foot
Won 3 straight Finals MVPs (2000–2002) with the Lakers
Shaquille O’Neal
Shot where the player dribbles forward, then quickly steps backward to create space
Step back
Rule used to determine possession when the referee tosses the ball upward between two opponents
Jumpball
Mid-range area on each side of the key where players often start plays and take jump shots
Elbow