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

  1. Michael Jordan

  2. Kobe Bryant

  3. Wilt Chamberlain

  4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wilt Chamberlain scored an incredible 100 points in a single game against the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962.

What is the name of the annual championship game of the National Basketball Association (NBA)?

  1. The NBA Finals

  2. The NBA Championship

  3. The NBA Cup

  4. The NBA Trophy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NBA Finals is the annual championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA), determining the league champion.

Which team has won the most NBA championships in history?

  1. Boston Celtics

  2. Los Angeles Lakers

  3. Golden State Warriors

  4. Chicago Bulls

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Boston Celtics have won a record 17 NBA championships, the most by any team in league history.

What is the name of the three-point line in basketball?

  1. The Arc

  2. The Line

  3. The Perimeter

  4. The Key

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three-point line, often referred to as the arc, is the semicircular line on the basketball court from which a successful shot is worth three points.

Which player is known as the 'Black Mamba' in the NBA?

  1. Michael Jordan

  2. Kobe Bryant

  3. LeBron James

  4. Stephen Curry

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kobe Bryant was nicknamed the 'Black Mamba' due to his aggressive and relentless playing style.

What is the name of the rule that allows a player to take two free throws after being fouled while shooting?

  1. The And-One Rule

  2. The Three-Point Play

  3. The Foul Line

  4. The Charity Stripe

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The And-One Rule states that a player who is fouled while shooting is awarded two free throws and retains possession of the ball if the first free throw is made.

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

  1. Magic Johnson

  2. John Stockton

  3. Jason Kidd

  4. Steve Nash

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Scott Skiles holds the record for the most assists in a single NBA game, with 30 assists on December 30, 1990.

What is the name of the annual award given to the best defensive player in the NBA?

  1. The Defensive Player of the Year Award

  2. The Defensive Stopper Award

  3. The Lockdown Defender Award

  4. The Rim Protector Award

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Defensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the NBA player who is deemed to be the best defensive player in the league.

Which player is known as the 'King' in the NBA?

  1. Michael Jordan

  2. Kobe Bryant

  3. LeBron James

  4. Stephen Curry

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

LeBron James is often referred to as the 'King' in the NBA due to his dominance and longevity in the league.

What is the name of the rule that allows a player to take two free throws after being fouled in the act of shooting?

  1. The And-One Rule

  2. The Three-Point Play

  3. The Foul Line

  4. The Charity Stripe

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The And-One Rule states that a player who is fouled while shooting is awarded two free throws and retains possession of the ball if the first free throw is made.

Which player holds the record for the most steals in a single NBA game?

  1. Michael Jordan

  2. Kobe Bryant

  3. Allen Iverson

  4. Jason Kidd

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Alvin Robertson holds the record for the most steals in a single NBA game, with 10 steals on November 18, 1986.

What is the name of the annual award given to the best rookie player in the NBA?

  1. The Rookie of the Year Award

  2. The First-Year Player Award

  3. The Newcomer of the Year Award

  4. The Debutant of the Year Award

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to the NBA player who is deemed to be the best rookie player in the league.

Which player is known as the 'Chef' in the NBA?

  1. Michael Jordan

  2. Kobe Bryant

  3. Stephen Curry

  4. LeBron James

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stephen Curry is often referred to as the 'Chef' in the NBA due to his incredible shooting ability.

What is the name of the rule that allows a player to take two free throws after being fouled in the act of shooting?

  1. The And-One Rule

  2. The Three-Point Play

  3. The Foul Line

  4. The Charity Stripe

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The And-One Rule states that a player who is fouled while shooting is awarded two free throws and retains possession of the ball if the first free throw is made.

Which player holds the record for the most blocks in a single NBA game?

  1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

  2. Hakeem Olajuwon

  3. Shaquille O'Neal

  4. Manute Bol

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Explanation:

Elmore Smith holds the record for the most blocks in a single NBA game, with 17 blocks on October 28, 1973.

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