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NBA Records 101 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about records in the NBA. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by bust_816. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bust_816

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,754

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3355

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Against which team did Wilt Chamberlain score his 100 points in a game? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics

New York Knicks

Fort Wayne Pistons

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following set a records for most free throws made in a game? Hint

Dan Majerle

John Stockton

Wilt Chamberlain

Michael Jordan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following set a record in 1990 for most assists in a game? Hint

John Stockton

Scott Skiles

Jerry West

Oscar Robertson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Wilt Chamberlain once set a record for most rebounds in a game. Which team did he set his record against? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

New York Knicks

St. Louis Hawks

Boston Celtics

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 1960s, a record was set for a player making the most field goals in a game. How many were made? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which team did Elmore Smith block 17 shots against? Hint

Philadelphia 76ers

Boston Celtics

New York Knicks

Portland Trail Blazers

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2006, the record for most steals in a game was shared by four players with 17.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many points did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar score in his career? Hint

41,231

38,387

30,984

34,108

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who retired in 2005 holding the record for the most three-pointers made in a career? Hint

Glen Rice

Reggie Miller

Tim Hardaway

Dale Ellis

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following coaches retired with the most career wins? Hint

Bill Sharman

Red Auerbach

Lenny Wilkens

Gene Shue

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Against which team did Wilt Chamberlain score his 100 points in a game?

Answer: New York Knicks

He played for the Philadelphia Warriors and he set a record in 1962.

2. Which of the following set a records for most free throws made in a game?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt hit 28 free throws in one game against the New York Knicks in 1962. This was also the game where Wilt scored 100 points.

3. Which of the following set a record in 1990 for most assists in a game?

Answer: Scott Skiles

Scott played for the Orlando Magic when he set the record. He was playing against the Denver Nuggets in that game in 1990.

4. Wilt Chamberlain once set a record for most rebounds in a game. Which team did he set his record against?

Answer: Boston Celtics

He had 55 rebounds against his rival Celtic Bill Russell. He did this in 1960.

5. In the 1960s, a record was set for a player making the most field goals in a game. How many were made?

Answer: 36

Wilt Chamberlain set that record for most field goals in a game by making 36 in his 100-point game against the New York Knicks in 1962.

6. Which team did Elmore Smith block 17 shots against?

Answer: Portland Trail Blazers

Elmore played for the Los Angeles Lakers when he accomplished this feat. He recorded this in 1973.

7. In 2006, the record for most steals in a game was shared by four players with 17.

Answer: False

The record was 11 steals by Larry Kenon of the Spurs set in 1976, then tied by Kendall Gill of the Nets in 1996.

8. How many points did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar score in his career?

Answer: 38,387

Kareem was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and finished his illustrious career as a Los Angeles Laker. He averaged 24.6 points a game in his whole career. He created the most powerful weapon in basketball, the "Sky Hook."

9. Who retired in 2005 holding the record for the most three-pointers made in a career?

Answer: Reggie Miller

Reggie played every single season with the team that drafted him, the Indiana Pacers. He was one of the most clutch players in NBA history and retired in 2005 with 2560 three-pointers.

10. Which of the following coaches retired with the most career wins?

Answer: Lenny Wilkens

Lenny Wilkens has coached the Seattle Supersonics, the Atlanta Hawks, the Toronto Raptors, and the New York Knicks. His career record is 1372-1208 including the playoffs.

Source: Author bust_816

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