Name all NBA teams

How this quiz works

Six divisions of five, three in each conference. Type teams into the box — the nickname on its own is enough — and each one drops into its division, out of 30 in all.

The Eastern Conference is the harder half, and the Central division is where most runs stop — Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana and Chicago are all easy to name and easy to forget you have not named.

The Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets are the three most commonly missed, and the Brooklyn Nets catch out anyone still thinking of New Jersey.

When the clock runs out, or when you give up, every team you missed is revealed in its division.

Questions people ask

How many teams are in the NBA?

30, in six divisions of five. Fifteen in the Eastern Conference and fifteen in the Western, unchanged since the Charlotte Bobcats joined in 2004.

Can I change the timer?

Yes. Pick 3, 5, 10 or 15 minutes before you start, or choose Count up — that mode has no limit and the clock stops the moment you get the last one, so it doubles as a speedrun timer. Your choice is remembered for next time.

Do I have to press Enter?

No. Every answer is taken the moment you finish spelling it and the box clears itself, so you can type straight through a run without touching Enter. Names that begin another name are handled too: type “niger” and Niger counts immediately, then carry on with “ia” — or just type “nigeria” in one go — and Nigeria counts as well.

Does spelling have to be exact?

Capitals, spaces, hyphens, punctuation and accents are all ignored, so the nickname alone is enough — “Mavericks” works without “Dallas”, and so does “Sixers” for the 76ers. There is no Enter to press — an answer counts the instant you finish spelling it.

Do I need an account?

No. Nothing to sign up for, nothing to install, no ads in the way of the board. Your best score is kept in your own browser and never leaves your device.

Is this an official NBA product?

Fan-made quiz, not affiliated with the NBA. All team names are trademarks of their owners.

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