In basketball, what can be the maximum number of points that can be scored in a shot?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 3
In basketball, the maximum number of points scored in a single shot is 3. This happens when a player successfully makes a basket from behind the three-point line. Shots made inside the three-point line are worth 2 points, and free throws (awarded after fouls) are worth 1 point each.