60 NBA Quiz Questions and Answers (inc. 1 picture round)

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Are you a basketball enthusiast or a trivia lover? Or perhaps both? Get ready to shoot some hoops with our exciting NBA quiz!

It’s time to put your basketball knowledge to the test and see how well you know the ins and outs of the National Basketball Association.

From the history of the NBA to its iconic players and legendary teams, our NBA questions and answers will transport you straight to the electric atmosphere of the basketball court.

The ultimate NBA quiz, divided into five riveting rounds of 10 questions each, covers a range of topics.

From Wilt Chamberlain’s record for the most points scored in a single game to the meaning of MVP, you’re bound to find questions that both challenge and entertain.

Our NBA quizzes cater to everyone – whether you’re a casual viewer or a hardcore fan.

You’ll answer NBA multiple-choice questions, solve true or false puzzles, and even participate in a captivating picture round! Dive into basketball history, unravel facts about the game’s greatest players, and understand the intricate workings of the league itself.

Grab your virtual basketball and get ready for a fun and informative journey through the world of the NBA. Ready, set, shoot!

Round 1: Easy NBA Trivia Questions

Let’s get started with some easy NBA quiz questions.

1. What sport is associated with the NBA?
2. What does NBA stand for?
3. How many teams are there in the NBA?
4. Which team did Magic Johnson lead to 5 NBA Championships?
5. In which arena do the New York Knicks play?
6. What are the two major conferences of the NBA?
7. Which player holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game?
8. What does MVP stand for?
9. Which team did Michael Jordan lead to six NBA championships in the 90s?
10. In which city do the Raptors play?

Round 1: Easy NBA Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What sport is associated with the NBA? Basketball
2. What does NBA stand for? National Basketball Association
3. How many teams are there in the NBA? 30
4. Which team did Magic Johnson lead to 5 NBA Championships? Los Angeles Lakers
5. In which arena do the New York Knicks play? Madison Square Garden
6. What are the two major conferences of the NBA? The Eastern Conference and the Western Conference
7. Which player holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game? Wilt Chamberlain
8. What does MVP stand for? Most Valuable Player
9. Which team did Michael Jordan lead to six NBA championships in the 90s? Chicago Bulls
10. In which city do the Raptors play? Toronto

Round 2: NBA Multiple Choice Questions

You can find below 10 NBA quiz multiple choice questions. Each time, you will be given 4 possible answers but only one of them is true.

1. When was the first NBA All-Star Game played?
   1. 1931
   2. 1941
   3. 1951
   4. 1961
2. How many teams were there in the original NBA?
   1. 7
   2. 17
   3. 27
   4. 37
3. How many games does each team play per season?
   1. 41
   2. 63
   3. 82
   4. 104
4. How many points did Karl Malone score when he was in the NBA?
   1. 27,928
   2. 30,928
   3. 36,928
   4. 39,928
5. In which sitcom did Kobe Bryant appear?
   1. Friends
   2. How I Met Your Mother
   3. Schitt’s Creek
   4. Modern Family
6. What is the record of points scored in a single game?
   1. 80
   2. 90
   3. 100
   4. 110
7. How many NBA All-Star Games was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar selected for?
   1. 9
   2. 12
   3. 16
   4. 19
8. How many times was Michael Jordan named MVP?
   1. 2
   2. 3
   3. 4
   4. 5
9. Which team did Shaquille O’Neal not play for?
   1. Dallas Mavericks
   2. Orlando Magic
   3. Los Angeles Lakers
   4. Miami Heat
10. How tall was Manute Bol, the tallest player in the NBA?
    1. 6’8”
    2. 7’1”
    3. 7’4”
    4. 7’7”

Round 2: NBA Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. When was the first NBA All-Star Game played? 1951
2. How many teams were there in the original NBA? 17
3. How many games does each team play per season? 82
4. How many points did Karl Malone score when he was in the NBA? 36,928
5. In which sitcom did Kobe Bryant appear? Modern Family
6. What is the record of points scored in a single game? 100
7. How many NBA All-Star Games was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar selected for? 19
8. How many times was Michael Jordan named MVP? 5
9. Which team did Shaquille O’Neal not play for? Dallas Mavericks
10. How tall was Manute Bol, the tallest player in the NBA? 7’7”

Round 3: NBA Quiz – True or False

In this round, you will find 10 true or false NBA questions. You simply need to say whether you think these statements are right or wrong.

1. Magic Johnson participated in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
2. The WNBA was founded in the 90s.
3. The NBA never plays on Christmas Day.
4. LeBron James is ambidextrous.
5. The video game ‘Jam’ is based on the NBA.
6. There has never been a quadruple double.
7. The Miami Heat used to play in the Western Conference.
8. Basketball season starts in September.
9. A standard basketball court is 30ft wide.
10. All NBA uniforms are manufactured by Nike.

Round 3: NBA Quiz Answers- True or False

1. Magic Johnson participated in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. True
2. The WNBA was founded in the 90s. True
3. The NBA never plays on Christmas Day. False
4. LeBron James is ambidextrous. True
5. The video game ‘Jam’ is based on the NBA. True
6. There has never been a quadruple double. False, but only 4 players in the NBA have one.
7. The Miami Heat used to play in the Western Conference. True
8. Basketball season starts in September. False, it starts in October
9. A standard basketball court is 30ft wide. False, it’s 50ft wide
10. All NBA uniforms are manufactured by Nike. False, they are manufactured by Adidas

Round 4: Medium NBA Trivia Questions

1. How many teams are there in the WNBA?
2. What are the two colours of the Los Angeles Lakers?
3. Which team was Larry Bird playing for at the NBA championships of 1981, 1984 and 1986?
4. Who is the best NBA scorer of all time?
5. Which company manufactured the Air Jordans?
6. How many teams go to the playoffs?
7. In which city are the Golden State Warriors based?
8. What two organisations merged to create the NBA?
9. Who was the MVP in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game?
10. What are the two NBA teams in Florida?

Round 4: Medium NBA Trivia Questions and Answers

1. How many teams are there in the WNBA? 12
2. What are the two colours of the Los Angeles Lakers? Yellow and Purple
3. Which team was Larry Bird playing for at the NBA championships of 1981, 1984 and 1986? Boston Celtics
4. Who is the best NBA scorer of all time? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
5. Which company manufactured the Air Jordans? Nike
6. How many teams go to the playoffs? 8
7. In which city are the Golden State Warriors based? San Francisco
8. What two organisations merged to create the NBA? The BAA (Basketball Association of America) and the NBL (National Basketball League)
9. Who was the MVP in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game? Stephen Curry
10. What are the two NBA teams in Florida? Miami Heat and Orlando Magic

Round 5: Hard NBA Trivia Questions

If it was too easy for you so far, then you will enjoy these hard NBA questions.

1. In the TV show Friends, what do Rachel and Monica try to exchange against Knicks tickets?
2. Which country is Nikola Jokić from?
3. What are the only two NBA teams that have never moved?
4. Which player is nicknamed the “Black Mamba”?
5. At only 18 years and 6 days old, who was the youngest NBA player of all time?
6. Which city do the Grizzlies play in?
7. What NBA player is nicknamed ‘the Joker’?
8. In which decade did the NBA draft start?
9. What number does Kevin Durant play for the Brooklyn Nets?
10. Which NBA player was married to Eva Longoria from 2007 to 2011?

Round 5: Hard NBA Trivia Questions and Answers

1. In the TV show Friends, what do Rachel and Monica try to exchange against Knicks tickets? The apartment
2. Which country is Nikola Jokić from? Serbia
3. What are the only two NBA teams that have never moved? The Celtics and the Knicks
4. Which player is nicknamed the “Black Mamba”? Kobe Bryant
5. At only 18 years and 6 days old, who was the youngest NBA player of all time? Andrew Bynum
6. Which city do the Grizzlies play in? Memphis
7. What NBA player is nicknamed ‘the Joker’? Nikola Jokić
8. In which decade did the NBA draft start? 40s
9. What number does Kevin Durant play for the Brooklyn Nets? 7
10. Which NBA player was married to Eva Longoria from 2007 to 2011? Tony Parker

Round 6: NBA Picture Quiz

Round 6: NBA Picture Quiz Answers

1. Orlando – Orlando Magic
2. Los Angeles – Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers
3. Miami – Miami Heat
4. San Francisco – Golden State Warriors
5. Boston – Boston Celtics
6. Chicago – Chicago Bulls
7. New York City – New York Knickboxers and Brooklyn Nets
8. Cleveland – Cleveland Cavaliers
9. Phoenix – Phoenix Suns
10. Denver – Denver Nuggets

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