How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 77 questions focused on NBA teams by city and nickname.

What format does the quiz use?

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.

How do I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Use the start panel to set your preferred question count and pick a difficulty level before you begin.

What’s the best way to avoid mixing up cities and nicknames?

Slow down, read all four choices, and use elimination when two options feel plausible.

Is the difficulty really mixed throughout the quiz?

Yes—easy and tougher items are blended so you get steady progress with periodic challenges.

NBA teams by city and nickname Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

This quiz sharpens your ability to connect NBA cities with team nicknames, including franchises that are easy to mix up at a glance. You’ll also reinforce conference-wide familiarity by seeing teams repeatedly in a consistent city→nickname pattern.

Each question uses a 4-option multiple-choice format with no timer, so accuracy matters more than speed. Before you start, choose how many questions you want to answer and select a difficulty that fits your comfort level—Mixed blends straightforward picks with tougher curveballs.

Common pitfalls to avoid

A lot of misses come from rushing through similar-sounding places or nicknames, especially when multiple teams share common themes (animals, weather, royalty, etc.). Another frequent trap is relying on partial memory—knowing the nickname but attaching it to the wrong city.

Don’t confuse nearby or frequently mentioned cities (e.g., same region or similar syllables)
Watch for nicknames that feel “generic” and can fit multiple cities
Read all 4 options before choosing, even if one looks familiar
Use elimination: remove clearly wrong cities first to narrow the best match
If you’re unsure, focus on city recognition rather than logo/color associations

How the difficulty stays balanced

Mixed difficulty is designed to keep momentum: you’ll get a steady stream of gettable questions, with harder ones spaced in so the quiz stays challenging without feeling punishing. If you want a quicker warm-up, lower the difficulty or reduce the question count; if you’re training for perfect recall, increase difficulty and play the full set.