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What is the term for a shot where the ball is bounced off the backboard and into the basket?

A. Bank shot

B. Fadeaway

C. Hook shot

D. Alley-oop

Correct Answer :

A. Bank shot


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Which NBA player holds the record for the most points scored in a single game with 100 points?

A. Wilt Chamberlain

B. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

C. Michael Jordan

D. Kobe Bryant

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What is the term for a defensive strategy where players guard specific areas rather than specific opponents?

A. Zone defense

B. Man-to-man defense

C. Full-court press

D. Trap defense

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What is the term for a player who is skilled at both offense and defense in basketball?

A. Utility player

B. All-star player

C. Two-way player

D. Specialist

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How many free throws is a player awarded after being fouled on a three-point attempt?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Which player position is typically responsible for defending against the opponent's best scorer?

A. Point guard

B. Shooting guard

C. Small forward

D. Lockdown defender

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Who is known as The Answer in the world of basketball?

A. Allen Iverson

B. Dwyane Wade

C. Ray Allen

D. Reggie Miller

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What is the term for a pass where the ball is thrown off the backboard and a teammate catches it mid-air for a score?

A. Lob pass

B. Outlet pass

C. Alley-oop

D. Chest pass

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What is the term for a shot attempt made while a player is fouled and the ball goes in the basket?

A. And-one

B. Slam dunk

C. Alley-oop

D. Bank shot

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What is the term for a quick pass that allows a teammate to catch the ball without dribbling?

A. Chest pass

B. Outlet pass

C. No-look pass

D. Overhead pass

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Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in basketball?

A. United States

B. Spain

C. Argentina

D. Australia

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What is the term for a shot where the ball is thrown with one hand while the player is in mid-air?

A. Free throw

B. Jump shot

C. Layup

D. Hook shot

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What is the term for a shot attempt where the player jumps, twists in the air, and releases the ball before landing?

A. Fadeaway

B. Hook shot

C. Turnaround jumper

D. Eurostep

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What is the term for a shot attempt where the ball is released just before the player lands on the floor?

A. Floater

B. Step-back

C. Runner

D. Finger roll

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How many players are there on a standard basketball team?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 7

D. 10

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Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?

A. LeBron James

B. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

C. Michael Jordan

D. Kobe Bryant

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What is the term for a shot where the player jumps, catches the ball in mid-air, and dunks it into the basket?

A. Layup

B. Slam dunk

C. Hook shot

D. Jump shot

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Which player holds the record for the most assists in a single NBA game with 30 assists?

A. Magic Johnson

B. John Stockton

C. Chris Paul

D. Scott Skiles

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Who is known as The Admiral in the world of basketball?

A. Tim Duncan

B. Shaquille O'Neal

C. Hakeem Olajuwon

D. David Robinson

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What is the term for a shot where the ball is bounced off the backboard and into the basket?

A. Bank shot

B. Fadeaway

C. Hook shot

D. Alley-oop

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In basketball, what is the term for a turnover that occurs when a player steps on the boundary line?

A. Backcourt violation

B. Double dribble

C. Out of bounds

D. Carry violation

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Which NBA player is known as The Greek Freak?

A. Giannis Antetokounmpo

B. Luka Doncic

C. Kristaps Porzingis

D. Nikola Jokic

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What is the term for a shot that bounces off the backboard and into the basket?

A. Bank shot

B. Jump shot

C. Layup

D. Dunk

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How high is the regulation basketball hoop from the floor?

A. 8 feet

B. 9 feet

C. 10 feet

D. 11 feet

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How many points is a three-point field goal worth in basketball?

A. 1 point

B. 2 points

C. 3 points

D. 4 points

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Who is known as The Dream in the world of basketball?

A. Tim Duncan

B. Shaquille O'Neal

C. Hakeem Olajuwon

D. David Robinson

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How many points is a field goal worth if it's made from beyond the half-court line?

A. 2 points

B. 3 points

C. 4 points

D. 5 points

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How many seconds does a team have to advance the ball past half-court in a game of basketball?

A. 8 seconds

B. 12 seconds

C. 24 seconds

D. 30 seconds

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Who is known as The Logo of the NBA?

A. Jerry West

B. Larry Bird

C. Michael Jordan

D. Kobe Bryant

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What is the term for the area just outside the three-point line where players attempt long-range shots?

A. Paint

B. Post

C. Perimeter

D. Key

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What is the term for a shot that hits the rim and bounces off without going in?

A. Airball

B. Swish

C. Bank shot

D. Dunk