Easy NBA Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. A missed shot bounces off the rim, and a player gains control of the ball. Which statistic does that player earn?
A steal
An assist
A rebound
A block
2. In a standard NBA game, what happens when a player commits a sixth personal foul?
The player must attempt a free throw
The player is automatically suspended for the next game
The player’s team loses a timeout
The player fouls out and cannot return
3. A defender touches an opponent’s shot while the ball is descending toward the basket and still has a chance to go in. Which violation may be called?
Goaltending
Blocking foul
Traveling
Backcourt violation
4. How many points is a successful NBA free throw worth?
Three points
Two points
One point
Zero points
5. A player records 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in one game. What has the player achieved?
A double-double
A triple-double
A hat trick
A perfect game
6. What is decided by the NBA Finals?
The order of the next NBA Draft
The NBA league champion
Which teams change conferences
The winner of the All-Star Game
7. What are the NBA’s two conferences called?
Atlantic and Pacific
Northern and Southern
Eastern and Western
American and National
8. Kobe Bryant spent his entire NBA playing career with which franchise?
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
San Antonio Spurs
Boston Celtics
9. How many quarters are played in a standard NBA game?
Three
Two
Four
Five
10. What happens when an NBA game is tied at the end of the fourth quarter?
The game ends as a tie
The possession arrow decides the winner
The teams hold a free-throw shootout
An overtime period is played
11. A player makes a field goal from beyond the three-point line. How many points does it add?
Three points
Two points
One point
Four points
12. A player ends a dribble, holds the ball, and then starts dribbling again. Which violation is usually called?
Traveling
Double dribble
Charging
Carrying
13. Which trophy is presented to the team that wins the NBA Finals?
FIFA World Cup Trophy
Vince Lombardi Trophy
Stanley Cup
Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy
14. Michael Jordan won six NBA championships while playing for which team?
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons
15. A team still has possession when the 24-second shot clock expires without a valid shot attempt. What is the usual result?
The team receives a timeout
Play restarts with a jump ball
Five extra seconds are added
The other team receives possession
16. How many players from one team are normally on the court during NBA play?
Five
Four
Six
Seven