1. Coin flip
   Show off
2. Tip-off​
   Throw in

The first professional basketball team to tip-off in Canada was the Toronto Huskies. They played one season from 1946 to 1947.

1. A foul
   A penalty
2. A sanction
   A crime

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds several records in the NBA. One of those records is the most fouls in an NBA career, which isn't his proudest record.

1. 1
   2
2. 3
   4

In game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, George Hill missed a game-winning free throw with only a few seconds left on the clock. The game went into overtime and Cleveland lost, despite 51 points from Lebron James.

1. 2
   3
2. 6
   2 or 3

If Lebron James continues his current pace, he will break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for points in a career. However, Kevin Durant is nipping at Lebron's heels for that record as well.

1. 10 minutes
   12 minutes
2. 15 minutes
   20 minutes

There are 82 games in an NBA regular season. In the modern era, players rarely play all 82 games, leaving many fans disappointed.

1. 15 seconds
   20 seconds
2. 24 seconds
   30 seconds

There was a time when professional basketball didn't have a shot clock. Teams would get ahead and hold onto the ball, making for a very slow and boring game.

1. 5 minutes
   10 minutes
2. 12 minutes
   15 minutes

In 1951, the Indianapolis Olympians and the Rochester Royals played a game that went into six overtimes. The game lasted 78 minutes, making it the longest game in NBA history.

1. A pass attempt
   A passed shot
2. A helping shot
   An assist

Earvin "Magic" Johnson received his nickname because of his incredible passing ability. People thought he was a magician on the court.

1. A grab
   A rebound
2. A reception
   A possession

Wilt Chamberlain holds the NBA record for most rebounds in a career. He finished with 23,924 career rebounds.

1. 3
   4
2. 5
   6

Teams are allowed to play with less than five players. However, they are at a severe disadvantage.

1. 50 feet
   65 feet
2. 75 feet
   94 feet

Russell Westbrook, the point guard for the Thunder, is known for his explosive rim to rim ability. In 2017, he won the NBA MVP by averaging a triple-double.

1. 40 feet
   50 feet
2. 60 feet
   70 feet

Scottie Pippen was one of the greatest defenders in NBA history. He was known for his ability to guard from boundary line to boundary line.

1. 8 feet
   10 feet
2. 15 feet
   20 feet

In a game against the New York Knicks, Wilt Chamberlain hit 28 free throws, setting an NBA record. That record was tied in 1984 by Adrian Dantley.

1. 18 ft
   20 ft
2. 23 ft 9 in
   30 ft

Steph Curry holds the NBA record for most three-point shots made in a game at 13. He set the record with only 17 attempted shots.

1. Double-dribble
   Dribble foul
2. Pick up
   Handball

Kyrie Irving has made a name for himself as one of the best ball-handlers in the league. His skills have helped him reach the NBA Finals three times, winning once.

1. Inside the restricted area
   Outside the restricted area
2. Outside the arc
   Outside​ the free-throw line

The Celtics have more NBA championships than any other team in NBA history. Most of those championships were won in the '50s and '60s.

1. Guarding
   Halting
2. Checking
   Blocking

Bill Russell played for the Celtics from 1956 until 1969. During that span, he won 11 NBA titles.

1. A wall
   A screen
2. A guard
   A pick

Karl Malone was given the nickname "The Mailman" because of his pick and roll offense. He would set a screen and roll to the basket where he received a pass and scored.

1. Loose-ball foul
   Away foul
2. Dropped foul
   Down-ball foul

Michael Jordan dominated the league during the '80s and '90s, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all-time.

1. 3
   4
2. 6
   8

Ron Artest was widely regarded as a dirty player. His defensive antics caused multiple fights throughout his career, including with fans.

1. 4
   5
2. 6
   8

Shaquille O'Neal was a force during his time in the NBA, but his free throw ability was quite pitiful. Some teams fouled him on purpose when they reached the penalty so he would have to shoot free throws.

1. Holding
   Halting progress
2. Leveraging
   Hand-checking

Hand-checking wasn't banned from the NBA until 2004. The rule made defense much more difficult and increased the speed of the game.

1. Flagrant foul
   Rough foul
2. Hard foul
   Double foul

Lance Stephenson and Lebron James have a history of tough play against one another, which involved several flagrant fouls in the 2018 playoffs. Strangely, when James signed with the Lakers following the 2018 season, Stephenson signed with the team as well.

1. Stoppage of play
   Delay of game
2. Holding the game
   Halting the game

Delay of game calls are viewed as pointless mistakes by the offenders. It takes mental discipline to make sure those mistakes don't happen.

1. The entrance circle
   The entrance square
2. The center of the court
   The official scorer

The NBA gives out a Sixth Man of the Year Award each year to the best bench player. Lou Williams, who played for the Clippers, received​ the award in 2018.

1. Hard foul
   Technical foul
2. Game foul
   Fighting foul

Rasheed Wallace holds the record for the most technical fouls in an NBA season. He set the record during the 2000-01 season with 41 technical fouls.

1. The home player
   The away player
2. Both players
   Neither player

Rasheed Wallace has by far the most ejections in NBA history. He was kicked out of games 29 times.

1. The lower defensive box
   Inside the three-point arc
2. Past half court
   Before half court

Kevin Durant has proven that he's a nightmare for defenders. Throughout his career, he's averaged over 27 points per game.

1. Throwing the ball in
   During a free throw
2. A post-up
   A three-point shot

Despite playing in the early years of the NBA, Bill Russell is still recognized for his defense in the post. He was excellent with his man-to-man defense and shot-blocking ability.

1. 1
   2
2. 3
   4

Karl Malone spent his career playing for the Utah Jazz and one season with the L.A. Lakers. During that span, he made 9,787 free throws, more than any other player in NBA history.

1. A coin flip
   A tip-off
2. The home team gets the ball
   The offense gets the ball

The first NBA game recognized by the league was played in 1946. The game pitted the Toronto Huskies against the New York Knickerbockers.

1. A takeaway
   A turnover
2. A grab
   A steal

John Stockton, who played for the Utah Jazz, set the NBA record for steals in a career. When his career ended, he had racked up 3,265 steals.

1. Shooting foul
   Guarding foul
2. Basketball
   Offensive foul

Dwayne Wade is a master at drawing shooting fouls. Some referees want even give him the foul anymore because it seems unfair to the defender.

1. 1
   2
2. 3
   4

Referees have been criticized for not calling fouls on Lebron James. His physical style of play, however, would end in a foul on almost every possession if they were all called.

1. Shooting foul
   Off-ball foul
2. Offensive foul
   Team foul

Big men who lacked agility often rack up offensive fouls because they can't squeeze around defenders who are ready to take a charge. Players like Kemba Walker and Draymond Green are excellent at drawing charges, especially on the more unathletic players.