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NBAGrid

by Nils Brinkmann

Two criteria. One player. Nine cells to go.

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Objective

Fill each cell by naming an NBA player who matches both the row and column category filters.

Playlin'sGuide

NBAGrid is a daily basketball puzzle where your mission is to find NBA players who match specific criteria across a grid of intersecting categories.

Each day brings a new 3x3 grid. Every cell represents the intersection of two filters: a row category and a column category. Your job is to name a player who satisfies both. Think "Played for Houston Rockets" meets "NBA Champion," and you need someone who checks both boxes.

  • You have 10 guesses to fill as many cells as possible.
  • Type a player name to fill a cell. Autocomplete helps as you type.
  • Each correct answer stays locked in. Wrong guesses cost you one of your 10 tries.
  • Filters range from team history and awards to career stats like points scored or rebounds per game.
  • Lower rarity scores are better. Obscure answers earn you more points.
  • A new grid drops every day with fresh combinations to solve.

Why we like it:

  • βœ…Rewards deep NBA knowledge without punishing casual fans who know the legends.
  • βœ…The rarity scoring system makes you hunt for clever answers, not just obvious ones.
  • βœ…Perfect length for a coffee break, whether you solve it all or tap out early.

Hint: Start with the toughest intersections first. Players who bounced around six or more teams are goldmines for filling tricky cells later, so keep a mental roster of journeymen ready.

Playlin's Guide is based on our experience and details from the creator’s official site.

About the Game

Creator: Nils Brinkmann

Category: Sports

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