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ROSTER FORMATION

Two ways to read an NBA lineup

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How to Play NBA Roster Formation

NBA Roster Formation now offers two challenges. Identify a franchise from five player cards in Guess the Team, or reverse the puzzle in Starting 5 and name every position from a historic team-season with progressive clues.

1Choose a roster mode2Read the lineup clues3Complete the formation
FAQ
How does the NBA Roster Formation quiz work?+

Choose between two modes. Guess the Team shows five player stat cards and four franchise options. Starting 5 gives you a historic team and asks you to name its five players by position.

How does Starting 5 scoring work?+

Each position allows five guesses. A correct answer scores 200, 150, 100, 50, or 25 points depending on the attempt, for a maximum score of 1,000.

Does the quiz include historic rosters?+

Yes. Boards pull from team-seasons across different eras, including modern teams and older rotations with enough real playing time to build a balanced five-man group.

How is the score calculated?+

Correct answers build your score across the 10-round run, and timed modes add a bonus for answering faster. Streaks also help separate the best runs.