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Quiz about Basketball For Kids
Quiz about Basketball For Kids

Basketball For Kids Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the sport basketball.

A multiple-choice quiz by ThurstAsh. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
ThurstAsh
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
314,080
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2034
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Question 1 of 10
1. Each regulation basketball game begins with an inbounds pass.


Question 2 of 10
2. Where do you go, if you get fouled in the act of shooting? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Is the following situation a double-double? At the end of a game a player has a total of 12 points and 7 assists.


Question 4 of 10
4. The ball-handler takes three steps without dribbling, what violation did he commit? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The shot clock is a clock that keeps track of how many shots your team takes.


Question 6 of 10
6. The ball-handler dribbles with both hands, what violation is that? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What happens if the two teams' scores are tied at the end of regulation time? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Since the 1955-1956 season, the NBA has given out the Most Valuable Player award. Who won the award for the 2008-2009 NBA season? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the first person to score 100 points in a regulation NBA game? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who won the 2009 NBA Finals? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Each regulation basketball game begins with an inbounds pass.

Answer: False

Each regulation basketball game begins with a jump ball. A jump ball is when a referee tosses the ball up in the air and two opposing players jump up and try and gain possession. If a game goes into overtime, the overtime period begins with a jump ball.
2. Where do you go, if you get fouled in the act of shooting?

Answer: Free Throw Line

Any shot that is attempted from the free throw line is worth a single point. The free throw line is also known as the charity stripe or the foul line.
3. Is the following situation a double-double? At the end of a game a player has a total of 12 points and 7 assists.

Answer: No

To achieve a double-double you have to get into double digits in two out of the five categories. Those five categories are points, assists, steals, blocks, and rebounds.
4. The ball-handler takes three steps without dribbling, what violation did he commit?

Answer: Traveling

Traveling is also known as "walking." If the ball-handler jumps up, with possession of the ball, and lands on the ground with the ball it is called traveling. In the event that a traveling violation occurs the other team will gain possession of the ball.
5. The shot clock is a clock that keeps track of how many shots your team takes.

Answer: False

The shot clock is a clock that starts at the beginning of each team's possession. The team must shoot the ball before the clock expires. The shot clock was first introduced in the NBA in 1954. Howard Hobson suggested the shot clock. In 2009 the NBA and FIBA shot clock lasted 24 seconds, in men's college basketball it lasted 35 seconds, and in women's college basketball it lasted 30 seconds. If a team does not attempt a shot before the shot clock expires the other team gains possession. If a shot clock violation does occur it is marked in the game log as a turnover.
6. The ball-handler dribbles with both hands, what violation is that?

Answer: Double Dribble

Double dribbling may also occur when the ball-handler dribbles, stops, and the dribbles again without attempting a field goal or passing to a teammate. In the event that a double dribble occurs, the opposing team gains possession of the ball.
7. What happens if the two teams' scores are tied at the end of regulation time?

Answer: The game goes into overtime

In 2009 the College, NBA, and Olympic overtime amount is five minutes. In other levels of play it is half the length of a standard quarter.
8. Since the 1955-1956 season, the NBA has given out the Most Valuable Player award. Who won the award for the 2008-2009 NBA season?

Answer: LeBron James

Bob Pettit won the first ever NBA MVP award. That was Bob's only MVP award. When LeBron won the 2008-2009 NBA MVP award, he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
9. Who was the first person to score 100 points in a regulation NBA game?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

On March 2, 1962 the New York Knicks were facing the Philadelphia Warriors, the team Wilt was on. Wilt dominated the game, tallying 100 points, 25 rebounds, and 2 assists. The Philadelphia Warriors won the game 169-147.
10. Who won the 2009 NBA Finals?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic in five games. Kobe Bryant won the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. This was the Los Angeles Lakers' fifteenth NBA Championship. This was Phil Jackson's tenth NBA Championship. Phil was the head coach of the 2008-2009 Los Angeles Lakers.
Source: Author ThurstAsh

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