How many personal fouls does a player need to be disqualified from an NBA game?
7 fouls
5 fouls
6 fouls
How many quarters are in a standard basketball game?
2 quarters
3 quarters
4 quarters
What happens when a defensive player blocks a shot that is already descending towards the basket?
Goaltending is called and the basket counts
Foul is called on the shooter
Nothing
How many points is a shot worth if made from beyond the three-point line?
2 points
3 points
1 point
A defensive player can stay in the paint for as long as they want without committing a violation.
False
True
A coach can call a timeout during live play.
True
False
A player is allowed to take two steps after stopping their dribble without committing a traveling violation.
False
True
The team that wins the jump ball at the start of the game automatically loses possession at the start of the second quarter.
False
True
How many players from each team are allowed on the court during a game?
5 players
6 players
7 players
A basket made from inside the three-point line is worth two points.
False
True
What is the maximum time allowed to shoot a free throw once the referee hands the ball to the shooter?
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
An offensive player can be called for a three-second violation if they stay in the paint too long.
False
True
If a player is dribbling and touches the ball with both hands they must pass or shoot before dribbling again.
False
True
What is the time limit for the offensive team to advance the ball past half-court?
10 seconds
8 seconds
12 seconds
What is the shot clock duration in the NBA?
35 seconds
24 seconds
30 seconds
The game clock stops after every successful field goal in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime in the NBA.
False
True
A player who is fouled while shooting and makes the basket gets two free throws.
False
True
How long does a team have to attempt a shot once they gain possession in a professional game?
10 seconds
30 seconds
24 seconds
A player can be substituted during a free throw attempt.
False
True
What is the maximum time a player can hold the ball without dribbling?
3 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds