How many players from one team are on the court at the same time during a regular basketball game?
5
What is the name of the line you stand behind to try a free throw?
The free-throw line
Which NBA team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden?
The New York Knicks.
If you take more than two steps without dribbling, what violation is called?
Traveling
Which player is nicknamed “King James”?
LeBron James.
A basket made from behind the arc is worth how many points?
Three points
What do we call the big jump at the very start of the game when the referee tosses the ball up?
The tip off (jump ball)
What color is the NBA game ball?
Orange
Which position usually brings the ball up the court and sets up plays?
point guard
How many personal fouls does an NBA player get before they must leave (foul out) of the game?
6 fouls
How many points is a successful free throw worth?
1 point
If the ball goes out of bounds after touching your team last, who gets the ball next?
The other team
What do the letters “NBA” stand for?
National Basketball Association.
Which NBA team has won the most championships in league history?
The Boston Celtics (17 titles).
Which superstar was famously nicknamed “Air” because of his high-flying dunks?
Michael Jordan.
What is the line called that divides the court into two equal halves?
The half-court line
