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Created to stop teams from stalling, what device requires a team to attempt a basket within a set time limit?
The NBA introduced the shot clock in 1954 to prevent stalling after a 1950 game between the Pistons and Lakers ended with a record low score of 19-18.
James Naismith's game was first played with a soccer ball and what wooden fruit container as the original hoop?
The original peach baskets had closed bottoms, meaning a ladder was required to retrieve the ball after every successful score.
Forbidden in the original 13 rules, what skill is now the primary way for a basketball player to move with the ball?
The original 1891 rules required players to advance the ball only by passing. Continuous dribbling was not officially legalized until 1909.
The painted area under a hoop earned its nickname because its original shape resembled what part of a door?
The lane was originally only six feet wide. This narrow width paired with the circular free-throw line created the silhouette of a classic keyhole.
Introduced to limit the impact of tall players, what violation occurs when a player blocks a shot falling toward the hoop?
The NCAA adopted the goaltending rule in 1944 to stop 6-foot-10 center George Mikan from swatting away balls as they descended toward the basket.