Core basketball rules, positions, and scoring, plus key historical milestones, one concept or fact per card.
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- How many players from each team are on the court at one time in basketball?
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5- How many points is a standard field goal worth in basketball?
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2 points- How many points is a shot made from beyond the three-point line worth?
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3 points- How many points is a free throw worth?
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1 point- How many quarters make up a standard NBA basketball game?
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4 quarters- How long is each quarter in a standard NBA game?
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12 minutes- What position is typically the tallest player, playing near the basket?
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Center- What position usually brings the ball up the court and directs the offense?
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Point guard- What position is typically a team's primary perimeter scoring threat, often skilled at shooting?
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Shooting guard- What two positions typically play near the basket alongside the center, focused on rebounding and inside scoring?
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Power forward and small forward- How many seconds does a team have to attempt a shot before the shot clock expires in the NBA?
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24 seconds- What violation occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling?
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Traveling- What violation occurs when a player stops dribbling and then starts again?
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A double dribble- What is it called when a player is fouled while shooting and the shot goes in anyway?
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An and-one (the player scores plus gets a free throw)- What professional league is the top level of men's basketball in the United States?
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The National Basketball Association (NBA)
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