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How well do you know basketball

How Well Do You Know the Rules of Basketball?

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From the opening play of the game to the final buzzer, there are plenty of rules to study and master in the game of basketball if you want to play on the highest level. Do you know all of the ins and outs of the game, or are you more of a casual fan who just enjoys screaming at the television when a call from the referee doesn't go your team's way? Why not find out with this quiz?

Since basketball was first invented by James Naismith in 1891, it has become a cultural phenomenon around the world. With its growth, the rules have developed as well to make the game more accessible and fun. After all, there were only 13 rules at the beginning, and now, there are hundreds of published rules.

The development of the rulebook certainly has helped the game, though, as it has gone from the simple objective of putting a ball into a basket into the fast-paced, high-flying game it is today.

Are you a basketball guru when it comes to the modern rules of the sport? Can you turn on an NBA game and know exactly why the whistle is being blown or why the ball was turned over?

When you're ready to put down the ball and study the rules for a second, jump into this quiz and see if you can get a high score!

The game's about to start. What does each team need to prepare for?

Face off

Kickoff

A coin toss

Tip off

If you're looking for someone to jump off for the opening tip, Shaquille O'Neal was always a good bet. From 1998 until he retired in 2011, Shaq dominated NBA competition by winning 815 jump balls.

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You dribble down the court, pick up the ball, then dribble again. Why did the referee blow the whistle?

You charged.

You traveled.

Klay Thompson, the shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors, has proven that he can be a star in the NBA without needing to dribble the ball. In fact, during a game in 2016, he scored 60 points while only dribbling the ball 11 times.

You over dribbled.

You caused a false start.

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Who gets to decide which jersey color each team is going to wear on the court?

Home team

Unlike most sports leagues, the NBA requires that home teams wear white jerseys and away teams wear colored jerseys unless both teams agree to swap colors. This tradition can be traced back to Major League Baseball, where teams had difficulty washing their jerseys while on the road, causing them to rely on darker colors during road trips.

Away team

Referees

The league commissioner

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When the ball is knocked out of bounds, how long does a player have to throw it into a teammate?

3 seconds

4 seconds

5 seconds

Chauncey Billups, one of the craftiest point guards to ever play in the NBA, once threw an inbound pass off of Kobe Bryant during an NBA playoff game. He caught the pass himself and scored on the possession.

8 seconds

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The clock is running down, so you shoot the ball from beyond half court and make it. How many points do you get?

If you're an Oklahoma State basketball fan, then you'll surely remember the shot made by Byron Eaton around half court in a 2007 game against a Kevin Durant-led Texas team. The miracle shot came after Eaton saved the ball from going out of bounds without even looking at the basket.

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It's your job to take the ball in to start the second quarter. Where do you take it in from?

You team's bench

The opposing team's bench

Base line

The base line on an NBA court is supposed to give the defense an advantage as players can only take the ball so far under the basket. However, many offensive masterminds have been able to adapt. If you're looking for an example, watch Julius Erving's baseline move against the Lakers in the 1980 NBA Finals.

Half court

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When your teammate takes the ball up the court, how many seconds does he have to get past half court?

8 seconds

Some defenses have adopted the use of full-court press, where they start defending as soon as the ball is thrown in. This style of defense puts pressure on the offense, but it also leaves the defensive side vulnerable if a ballhandler is able to escape his defender.

10 seconds

12 seconds

15 seconds

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If you're in the game, you can't have what on?

An under-sleeve

Goggles

A headband

Jewelry

Even if they can't wear it on the court, fashion statements have become popular in the NBA, as players use their pregame attire to express themselves. One of the best at this is Russel Westbrook, who has worn everything from ripped clothes to a safety vest.

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You missed a two-point shot, but you were fouled. How many free throws are you awarded?

Known for his horrible free throw percentage, Dwight Howard holds the NBA record for free throw attempts in a game with 39, which occurred twice for the big man. The first time he attempted 39 free throws, he only made 21 of them. When you play in the NBA, that's not a good percentage.

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If you possess the ball inside the free-throw line, you can't do what for more than five seconds?

Dribble

Rebound

Put your back to the basket

Seven feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most dominant centers to ever play in the NBA. When he got to his spot in the post, five seconds was more than enough time to humiliate an opponent.

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Never do what if the basketball is rolling along the ground?

Pick it up

Jump on it

Kick it

Though it wasn't during a play, Luka Donic, in his rookie season with the Mavericks, kicked the ball into the stands when he received his second technical foul during a game against the Pacers. The kick got him thrown out of the game and a $10,000 fine. He'll probably think twice about doing that again.

Watch it go out of bounds

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Not including yourself, how many teammates do you have on the court with you?

Known as the Death Lineup, it's hard to argue that the Golden State Warrior put together one of the best five-player units in NBA history. By relying on a smaller lineup, the Warriors were able to push the pace while using their speed and athleticism to get open shots.

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What penalty is called if you swat the ball away right before it goes in the basket?

Unsportsmanlike conduct

Interference

Goaltending

During the 2017-18 season, the Denver Nuggets led the league in goaltends during the regular season. Had they scored more instead of swatting balls away from the basket, they might have made the playoffs, which they missed by one game.

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You and your opponent both have control of the ball, so the referee calls what?

Dual possession

Turnover

Held ball

One of the most under-appreciated statistics that goes unrecorded is a player's willingness to jump on a loose ball. It often results in a held-ball call, but it gives your team another opportunity for an offensive possession.

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If you're holding the ball, what's the name of the foot that must stay planted to the ground?

Pivot foot

Kevin McHale had a deadly pivot game underneath the basket, where he was capable of using multiple rotations and shoulder shrugs to confuse defenders. His offensive brilliance became known as the "Torture Chamber. "

Lead foot

Stationary foot

Planted foot

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Your teammate can open up a shot for you by blocking an opposing player using what?

A hold

A screen

The pick-and-roll is one of the most popular offensive styles in the NBA, with players like Anthony Davis mastering the art of setting a screen and rolling to the basket. As big men have gotten better at shooting three-point shots, the pick-and-pop play has become a more versatile offensive weapon as well.

A clip

A guard

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Who is not allowed to touch the ball if you fumble it into the backcourt?

Aggressive defenses will pressure players with bad ball-handling skills if they get the ball near the half-court line. If defenses come quick enough and knock the ball away, it usually leads to an easy basket in transition.

The opposing team

Your teammates

The player guarding you

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What's it called if you make contact with the ball while your opponent is shooting it?

The NBA didn't start recording blocks as a statistic until the 1973-74 season. Elmore Smith had the most blocked shots in a game that season with 17, a record that he still holds today.

Interception

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Do you know what to do under the basket if the other team misses a shot?

Receive

Rebound

Playing from 1959 until 1973, Wilt Chamberlain averaged an insane 22.9 rebounds per game throughout his NBA regular-season career. Even in his worst seasons, he never averaged less than 18 rebounds per game.

Takeaway

Turnover

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The shot clock ran out because you wasted how many seconds?

15 seconds

18 seconds

20 seconds

24 seconds

Buzzer beaters are definitely all the rage in the NBA. If you're wondering why, just ask fans who watched Michael Jordan, one of the most clutch players to ever lace up and take the court. He knew how to set up the suspense and finish with a huge shot.

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A shot does not count as three points if a player does what?

Shoots one handed

Shoots off a pass

Has their foot on the three-point line

Steph Curry has revolutionized the NBA because of his willingness to pull up for a three-point shot from anywhere beyond half court. The referees are happy about it as they rarely have to question if his foot was on the line or not.

Has their foot inside the three-point line

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When you get the ball away from an opposing player advancing it up the court, it's called what?

Takeaway

A gifted offensive weapon, Allen Iverson's biggest defensive flaw was always his size. However, he made up for it with quick reflexes, leading the league in steals for three straight season.

Interception

Return

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The fourth quarter has just started, and you're down by 20. How long do you have to make a comeback?

5 minutes

8 minutes

10 minutes

12 minutes

Some teams need an entire quarter to orchestrate a comeback, particularly in a playoff situation where defenses are tight and points are hard to come by. In the first game of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals, Reggie Miller only needed nine seconds to score eight points after being down by six with 18 seconds on the clock.

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When you're on your third foul, how many more do you have before you're kicked out of the game?

Cal Bowlder, the former center for the Atlanta Hawks, is the only player to ever foul out of a game with seven fouls instead of six. Considering the referees made a mistake not fouling him out at six, Bowlder holds a record that will hopefully never be broken.

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You just set your teammate up with a great shot that they make. What do you earn?

Two points

Completed pass

Assist

Running a fast-paced offense with multiple moving parts, Steve Nash was able to separate himself from most of his contemporaries as a magician with the basketball. Using superb court vision, he racked up 10,335 assists on his way to a Hall of Fame career.

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How many fouls can your team commit in a quarter before you enter the penalty?

The best defenses know how to save their fouls for critical points in the game when they need to stop the clock and get in position to defend the basket. Once the other team's in the penalty, they will foul the worst free-throw shooter on that team. Shooting just over 50 percent from the line, Shaquille O'Neal was often targeted by this strategy.

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You accidentally call a timeout when your team's out of them. What do the referees call?

Excessive timeouts

College basketball fans will surely remember the moment Chris Webber called a timeout that the team didn't have in the 1993 NCAA championship. The timeout cost his Michigan team the game and a championship.

Late timeout

False timeout

Lost timeout

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Don't interfere with the ball after a basket is scored, or you will be called for what?

Unsportsmanlike conduct

Flagrant foul

Delay of game

NBA teams are given a warning for the first delay of game call that goes against them. The second call earns them a technical foul, and the other team can select any player on the court to take a free throw attempt.

Intentional grounding

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You're fouled on a three-point attempt that you make. How many free throws are you awarded?

James Harden has mastered the art of drawing the foul on a three-point shot, and yes, it is an art. Harden led the league in four-point plays during the 2017-18 season with 14. The next closest player had half of that.

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Which type of foul is awarded for a conduct infraction?

Intentional foul

Flagrant foul

Technical foul

Players are not the only ones subject to conduct infractions, as coaches have been known to receive a technical foul now and then. Even the greatest NBA coaches are subject to punishment. Just look at Gregg Popovich when he gets angry.

Personal foul

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What can you not use your hand to do?

Locate an opposing player's position

Steal a dribble

Stop the pass

Impede the opposing player

The NBA has been criticized over the past decade for growing too soft, as hand-checking and contact have been called much tighter than in previous years. When debating the best eras in basketball, older fans will look back to the '90s, when the physicality of basketball was at its peak.

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Don't hit your opponent, or the referee will call which foul?

Personal foul

Flagrant foul

Draymond Green, the power forward for the Golden State Warriors, doesn't shy away from controversy, as he's been on the receiving end of many flagrant foul calls. One such call got him suspended during Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals, when the Cavaliers came back to beat the Warriors in a seven game series.

Intentional foul

Unsportsmanlike conduct

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Where does an offensive player have to be for you to use your leg to maintain your defensive position?

Past half court

Inside the three-point line

Free throw line extended

Lower Defensive Box

If you want to sharpen your defensive skills underneath the basket, then watch Rudy Golbert, the big man for the Utah Jazz. Golbert has averaged at least two blocks per game every season he's been in the NBA except for his rookie year.

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A player must be outside what to take a charge?

The restricted area

Undrafted in 2007, Anthony Tolliver has moved around the NBA, playing for nine different teams, as he's made a name for himself as a player who isn't afraid to do the dirty work. Tolliver has been particularly effective at taking charges, where he has an extremely high success rate.

The three-point line

The foul line extended

Their side of the court

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The score was tied at the end of regulation. How long is overtime?

4 minutes

5 minutes

Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers went into overtime, after J.R. Smith failed to put up a missed shot. Despite 51 points from LeBron James, the Cavaliers lost the game and, eventually, the series.

6 minutes

8 minutes

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You Got:

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Can You Get 31/40 on This Basketball Knowledge Quiz?

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It's hard to imagine that basketball started with the simple goal of putting a ball into a basket, a literal basket. Looking at the sport today, the original rules of the game make it seem like an ancient practice, played by some distant dynasty, where only the most privileged members of society could take part. Maybe there is some truth in that, but it's certainly not the way that basketball is played today.

In the current era, basketball has become a cultural phenomenon marked by full-court sprints and highflying actions. Its popularity is mostly predicated on how many points each team can score as players fire away at the basket throughout the game. No league better exemplifies this than the NBA, but there is plenty of action at different levels to keep participants involved and fans entertained.

How familiar are you with the sport known as basketball? From the positions on the court to the way statistics are determined, can you score on every question we throw your way? Be careful, though, because not knowing the rules might just be your downfall.

If you're ready to give this quiz your best shot, jump in and see if you're more of a 3-and-d player or an all-time great.

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What is it called when a player grabs a missed shot?

Take away

Rebound

Wilt Chamberlain finished his NBA career as the all-time leader in rebounds, racking up 23,924 of them throughout his career. In his best season, Chamberlain averaged 27.2 rebounds per game.

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Why does an offense get two points if the ball is tipped above the rim by a defender?

Goaltending

During an NBA game in 2012 between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, Jermaine O'Neal received a goaltending call on the final shot of the game, which was tied before the shot. The call costs the Suns an opportunity to win the game in overtime.

Scoring block

Early blocking foul

Stoppage

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Each team is allowed to put how many players on the court?

The Golden State Warriors from 2016 through 2019 put together one of the best five man lineups ever. Led by Steph Curry, the team won two straight championships and would have won a third had injuries not taken their toll.

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Are you familiar with how the NBA determines who gets the basketball to start a game?

Coin flip

Home team

Away team

Tip off

The NBA team that wins the tip off and opens the game with possession of the ball receives the ball back in the fourth quarter. The other teams receive the ball in the second and third quarters.

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Do you know which position is typically responsible for orchestrating an offense?

Point guard

Isiah Thomas is regarded as one of the best true point guards the league has ever seen. The 12-time All-Star was a team leader who led the Detroit Pistons to two NBA Championships, earning the Finals MVP in one of them.

Shooting guard

Power forward

Center

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If a player wants to substitute into the game, they must go where?

Substitution line

Scorer's table

Players can receive chalk at the scorer's table, which is used to dry their hands for a better grip on the ball. LeBron James used to throw this chalk into the air during his pregame ritual, but the NBA forced him to stop.

Entrance table

Entrance box

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The best players can get inside for an easy layup, which is worth how many points?

When a team needs two points, Kyrie Irving has proven he's one of the best in the business at getting them. The skilled offensive weapon uses a variety of moves to get to the basket, hitting his shots 46 percent of the time.

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Which number is assigned to the center position?

There have been many great centers throughout the history of the game, but none were quite as dominant on offense as Shaquille O'Neal in his prime. O'Neal bullied opposing players underneath the basket, where the big man scored at will.

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Where does a player go to shoot foul shots?

Penalty box

Foul line

At just over 98 percent, Jose Calderon's 2008-09 season was the best of any player from the free throw line. Calderon accomplished the feat while playing 68 games for the Toronto Raptors.

Baseline

Foul arc

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Do you know which type of defense requires each defender to play a single offensive player one on one?

Zone defense

Trap defense

Press defense

Man defense

Scottie Pippen, who played sidekick to Michael Jordan, was one of the greatest one-on-one defenders throughout the '90s. His defensive skill helped the Chicago Bulls bring home six NBA championships.

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After an inbound pass, where does an offensive player have to progress the ball not to get a backcourt violation?

Opposing the free throw line

Three-point line

Quarter court

Half-court

In a 2007 college basketball game, Byron Eaton hit an incredible half-court shot in the second half against the Texas Longhorns. His shot seemed almost impossible considering he was turned away from the basket and falling out of bound when he hit it.

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Can you identify the offensive position that's abbreviated with an SF?

Small forward

By tradition, LeBron James has been a small forward throughout his NBA career. However, considering that he controls the ball most of the time, he is actually more of a point forward in today's NBA.

Single forward

Small flanker

Shift flanker

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What does a player earn if they pass the ball to a teammate who immediately scores?

Assist

By the end of his 19-year career, John Stockton had more assists than any other player to ever step on the court. Stockton benefited from playing alongside Karl Malone, who was called "The Mailman" because he delivered the passes to the basket.

Completion

And one

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A player has accomplished what if they thrust the ball downward through the basket?

High fly

Nicknamed "The Human Highlight Film," Dominique Wilkins was one of the most prolific and violent dunkers in the league from the time he entered the NBA in 1982. His ability earned him two NBA Slam Dunk Contest trophies.

Linedrive

Alley-oop

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What is it called when an offensive player without the ball sets a screen then moves towards the basket?

Power screen

Heavy roll

Pick and roll

Few players in NBA history could defend the pick and roll quite like Hakeem Olajuwon. The two time NBA Defensive Player of the Year had a 7 feet 6 inch wingspan that allowed him to defend both offensive players at the same time while cutting off any passing lanes.

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NCAA

Can you name the personal foul given out if neither player is in possession of the ball?

Loose-ball foul

Players in the NBA who can't shoot free throws are often fouled on purpose near the end of games. Defenses use this strategy to get the ball back, while also not allowing the other team to run up the score or run out the clock.

Double foul

Offender foul

Possession foul

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An offense must get a shot off before the play clock runs out. How long do they have?

24 seconds

Buzzer beaters are all the rage in the NBA, firing up a crowd and cementing a star's legacy as a clutch shooter. Damian Lillard hit a legendary buzzer beater against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 NBA Playoffs that sent the Thunder home and his Portland Trailblazers to the next round.

30 seconds

35 seconds

40 seconds

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NBA

Which foul is called on a coach for requesting a timeout their team doesn't have?

Bench foul

Flagrant foul

Personal foul

Technical foul

If an NBA coach receives two technical fouls, they are ejected from the game. Some coaches, like Gregg Popovich, have been known to purposely get thrown out of a game to send a message to both the referees and his players.

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If a defender gets the ball away from an offensive player, they're awarded which stat?

Takeaway

Turnover

Reverse

In a matchup against the Miami Heat in 1999, Kendal Gill came into the game looking to make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. He did just that, tying the single-game record for steals by pressuring the offense for 11 takeaways.

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Do you know when the play clock starts on an inbound pass?

When a player touches the ball

In a 1995 playoff game, Reggie Miller scored eight points in only nine seconds. Three of those points came when he stole an inbound pass from the opposing team and scored on a three-point shot.

When the ball first hits the court

After half court

After two steps from the ball handler

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A basketball rim is placed how high off the ground?

Considering the rim is 10 feet off the ground, taller players have a natural advantage when it comes to basketball. Yao Ming, for example, stood 7 feet 6 inches, which made him a problem for opposing players on both offense and defense.

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NBA

When a player slams down a dunk on a pass from another player, which type of play has occurred?

And one

Backdoor shot

Alley-oop

When Chris Paul joined the Los Angeles Clippers in 2011, he was placed beside two high flying big men in Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. The trio put on a show with alley-oop after alley-oop, which earned them the nickname "Lob City."

Bank shot

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A defender who stops a shot by making contact with their hand earns what?

Takeaway

Turnover

Box out

Dikembe Mutombo was one of only a handful of players to make it into the Hall of Fame because of his defensive prowess. Mutombo only averaged 9.8 points per game during his career, but he did average 2.8 blocks per game.

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Can you identify the foul called when an offensive player with the ball runs into a defensive player in a stationary position?

Charge

LeBron James preserves his body during the season, but he isn't afraid to put it all on the line in the biggest moments. He did just that in the 2018 NBA Finals, stepping in front of Kevin Durant to take a charge call. However, the referees reviewed the call and overturned it in favor of Durant.

Interference

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NBA

Are you familiar with when an NBA overtime ends?

After the clock runs out

The Oklahoma City Thunder played the Philadelphia 76ers in a matchup that went into three overtimes in 2017. In the end, the Thunder came out victorious after Andre Robertson hit a shot under the basket after receiving a pass from Russell Westbrook.

After the first team scores

After both teams have an opportunity to score

After one team gets 10 points

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NBA

In the NBA, a player is ejected from the game on which type of foul?

Player foul

Flagrant 1

Flagrant 2

Draymond Green was suspended from Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals after he received his fourth flagrant foul of the playoffs. The suspension allowed the Cleveland Cavaliers to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the series to win the championship.

Technical foul

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A player has committed what if they break the rules on the court?

Penalty

Infraction

Players in the current era of basketball are often criticized for being too soft as the rules of the game have changed, resulting in less contact and easier shots. The rule changes have opened up a place for smaller players, who rely on spacing and speed to get open shots.

Violation

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NBA

Players are often criticized for exaggerated the extent of a foul. What is this called?

Flopping

James Harden has become a master at flopping while also getting the foul called against the opposing player. It's one of the reasons he has led the league in scoring the past two seasons, even earning the NBA MVP in 2018.

Faking

Unsportsmanlike conduct

Falsifying

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The person in possession of the basketball cannot stop their dribble then restart, or they have committed which foul?

Late dribble

Travel

Double dribble

Not even the best players in the NBA are immune to committing a double dribble in the heat of the actions. Kevin Durant did just that in the final seconds of a game in 2019 against the Miami Heat. The problem is that the referees forgot to call the foul, but that's what Durant earns for being a star in the NBA.

False start

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On an inbound pass, a player has how long to get rid of the ball?

Three seconds

Five seconds

Chauncey Billups made a living from being one of the craftiest players in the NBA, which led to his sneaky inbound pass off Kobe Bryant's back in the Western Conference Finals. Bryant, who played for the other team, had no idea the pass was coming, leading to an easy score for Billups.

Eight seconds

10 seconds

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To draw an offensive foul, a defender must position themselves outside what?

The foul line

The free throw lane

The restricted area

Anthony Tolliver has found a place in the NBA as a defensive specialist, particularly when it comes to drawing offensive fouls. This unique skill has earned Tolliver a place on 10 different teams throughout his NBA career.

The rim box

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NBA

Are you familiar with the name given to a shot that bounces off the backboard and goes in?

Back shot

Fadeaway

Pull up

Bank shot

Tim Duncan made so many bank shots during his time in the NBA that it almost seemed like the 15-time All-Star had found a cheat code to the game. His skill off the glass helped the San Antonio Spurs win five NBA titles.

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When does a team enter the bonus due to fouls given?

3 fouls

5 fouls

Saving a foul for a late-game situation can sometimes be crucial in the final shot attempt. The foul can both allow a defense to reposition itself while also taking time off the clock as it runs down.

7 fouls

10 fouls

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How long is an NBA game?

30 minutes

48 minutes

Played in 1951, the longest game in NBA history lasted 78 minutes and spanned six overtimes before it finally ended. Oddly, the final score of the game was only 75-73 with the Indianapolis Olympians coming out victorious over the Rochester Royals.

60 minutes

120 minutes

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If a player wants to post up, where on the court should they go?

Top of the three point line

Corner of the three point line

Kevin McHale was a masterful player from the elbow, which he used as part of his post-game. In his best season, McHale averaged 26 points per game while shooting over 60 percent from the field.

Above the foul line

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Do you know which foul is called during a fast break when an offensive player is hit by a defender to keep them from scoring an easy basket?

Clear path foul

No team over the last several seasons has been as good as the Golden State Warriors when it comes to getting fast breakpoints. With a roster full of players who could push the ball, opposing teams racked up quite a few clear path fouls against them.

Open court foul

Breakaway foul

Backcourt foul

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How far from the basket is the corner three-point line in the NBA?

15 feet

18 feet

22 feet

In large part to the three-point shooting ability of the Golden State Warriors, the NBA has changed in recent years into a three-point shooting frenzy. The best shooters now pull up from just about anywhere beyond the arc if they are left open.

25 feet

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When is a defender allowed to hand check an offensive player?

When they are moving

Before they cross the half court line

Beyond the three point line

When they have their back to the basket

Nikola Jokic, who plays power forward for the Denver Nuggets, has proven he's as good as anyone with his back to the basket. Not only can he score from this position, but the big man is also a great passer.

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A team is awarded how many timeouts throughout a game?

Coaches implement a variety of strategies when it comes to utilizing their timeouts throughout a game. One reason timeouts are called is to stop the momentum of another team when a player gets hot and is scoring at will.

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What is another name for the key on the basketball court?

Foul lane

Free throw lane

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a force coming down the free throw lane, where he slams the ball on any defender in front of him. His highflying ability has led many to call him the "Greek Freak."

Charge arc

Post zone

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How well do you know basketball and the NBA? — Tricky — tests for girls

In this test, can you find out how well you know the game of basketball? If you are at least a little familiar with this art, then I am sure that you will pass this test. Pass honestly) All concepts are checked and the error is excluded. Play basketball, love basketball)

Question 1.

What is overtime?

in general xs

this is the name of each of the quarters

extra time if the score is tied at the end of the game

time to replace one or more players

time in the middle of the quarter to negotiate with the coach

Question 2.

Which rule does not exist?

rules 24 seconds

rules 8 seconds

rules 5 seconds

rules 3 seconds

7 second rules

Question 3.

What happens in drafts?

decide who is in what positions

selection of new players for teams

this is an important match every six months, there are games between teams

monthly procedure when the team meets and solves all important issues

in general xs

Question 4.

What is alle-op?

top shot

throws the ball into the basket after a sharp pass from another player

throw, after a pass by one player to the side of the ring, and scoring by another without landing

ball dribbling with floor strikes

in general xs

Question 5.

Which foul does not exist

in general xs

technical

unsportsmanlike

sportswear

personal

mutual

Question 6.

What happens to a player who has 5 personal fouls?

he sits on the bench and cannot play the whole game

no idea

the coach decides what he will do

nothing, he keeps playing

he sits on the bench and can only play in the next quarter

Question 7.

Why can't you stay in the opponent's "paint" for a long time (in the zone from the basket to the penalty area)

because it's an 8 second rule

because it's a 5 second rule

because it's the 3 second rule

in general xs

you can stay there as long as you want

Question 8.

What is a dunk?

ball dribbling with floor strikes

in general xs

throw, after a pass of one player to the side of the ring, and driving other

throws the ball into the basket after a sharp pass from another player

top shot

Question 9.

Michael Jordan played position..

power forward

light forward

in general xs

attacking defender

point guard

center

Question 10.

Who is in charge on the field?

secretary

judge

coach

player

Question 11.

Shaquille O`Neal played position ..

power forward

in general xs

point guard

attacking defender

center

small forward

Question 12.

How long does a basketball game last? Yes, I know it's simple.

up to a certain number of points, Let's say up to 25

after time out

until the judge says

to infinity

until either team gives up

Question 13.

What is dribbling?

back pass

dribbling

throw into the ring

the same as dunk

Question 14.

Who said "This game is tasteful, this game is an art, Skillful possession of the ball, does not tolerate cowards, This is one team with a single stereotype: "To be the winner over the loser in every battle"

Timati

in general xs

Basta

AK-47

L`One

Question 15.

What must happen at the end of the 2nd quarter?

teams must exchange rings

All players on all teams must change

in general xs

coaches must release players who have not played

yes nothing special

Test: Basketball

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The year of the birth of basketball and the country is considered to be. ..

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1800 Germany
1896 Spain
1891 USA
1901 England

The creator of the game is...

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James Naismith
Cassie Jones
William Morgan
John Cena

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goal, net, offside, out, point, attack, pass, corner
goal, offside, out, attack, serve, pass, free kick
net, out, point, attack, pass, pass, free kick
net, offside, point, offense, pass, free kick, turf

Standard basketball court size (m)?

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28x15
18x9
10x15
20x10

The height of the basketball hoop from the field is...

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