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The Great Championship Trophy Caper
The championship trophy vanished right before tipoff at the Apex Basketball Center. Detective, decode the court clues to catch the sneaky thief before the final buzzer sounds.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Signature Move | Court Gear | Shooting Hand | Headband Color | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steph Curry | Fadeaway | Tinted Visor | Left Handed | Gold Headband | Squeaky Shoes |
| Zion Williamson | No Look Pass | Ankle Braces | Left Handed | Gold Headband | Confetti Blasts |
| DeAaron Fox | Fadeaway | Padded Sleeve | Left Handed | Gold Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Anthony Davis | Crossover | High Socks | Left Handed | Blue Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Nikola Jokic | No Look Pass | Ankle Braces | Left Handed | Gold Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Luka Doncic | Crossover | Tinted Visor | Left Handed | Blue Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Jalen Brunson | No Look Pass | Padded Sleeve | Left Handed | Gold Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Joel Embiid | Euro Step | Grip Gloves | Left Handed | Blue Headband | Confetti Blasts |
| Jimmy Butler | Sky Hook | High Socks | Right Handed | Blue Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Kevin Durant | Crossover | Tinted Visor | Left Handed | Red Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Kyrie Irving | No Look Pass | Ankle Braces | Right Handed | Blue Headband | Squeaky Shoes |
| Trae Young | No Look Pass | Padded Sleeve | Right Handed | Red Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Paul George | Sky Hook | Padded Sleeve | Left Handed | Gold Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Shai Gilgeous Alexander | Euro Step | Grip Gloves | Right Handed | Blue Headband | Squeaky Shoes |
| Ja Morant | Fadeaway | Grip Gloves | Right Handed | Blue Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Kawhi Leonard | Crossover | High Socks | Left Handed | Gold Headband | Loud Whistles |
| LeBron James | Crossover | Ankle Braces | Left Handed | Red Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Damian Lillard | Crossover | High Socks | Left Handed | Red Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Tyrese Haliburton | No Look Pass | Tinted Visor | Right Handed | Gold Headband | Loud Whistles |
| Devin Booker | No Look Pass | Padded Sleeve | Left Handed | Blue Headband | Confetti Blasts |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Sky Hook | Grip Gloves | Right Handed | Gold Headband | Confetti Blasts |
Clue 1
Place value
The court display board is scrambling numbers based on place value. Fix the digit places to unlock the first clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
6000
3000
200
40
70
40
30
200
300
T
6000
100
400
200
40
80
400
T
6000
800
200
8000
600
8000
80
500
50
200
60
600
8000
300
200
40
What is the value of the 6 in 36,553?T
What is the value of the 8 in 92,384?N
What is the value of the 6 in 793,960?B
What is the value of the 1 in 77,170?D
What is the value of the 3 in 57,739?P
What is the value of the 8 in 936,831?W
What is the value of the 3 in 270,371?C
What is the value of the 5 in 72,156?L
What is the value of the 8 in 48,127?A
What is the value of the 6 in 81,641?R
What is the value of the 7 in 401,971?U
What is the value of the 4 in 93,430?O
What is the value of the 4 in 31,248?S
What is the value of the 2 in 37,283?E
What is the value of the 5 in 448,531?K
What is the value of the 3 in 13,461?H
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Skip counting
The shot clock counts down in steady jumps. Follow the skip counting pattern to reveal the next clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
36
70
15
140
16
80
80
16
80
80
24
W
36
24
55
16
27
15
10
24
140
42
16
42
8
55
24
100
16
9
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42W
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80I
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, ___, 26, 28A
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___, 18, 21T
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120Y
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100S
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65L
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20E
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48D
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33F
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160N
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14H
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15R
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12P
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The bench manager is organizing basketballs in equal rows. Multiply the groups to reveal a clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
70
80
45
72
66
72
60
45
50
T
70
144
100
72
49
16
45
100
81
45
77
1
66
T
70
99
120
144
80
96
72
T
70
84
45
72
7 × 10 =T
9 × 9 =K
10 × 10 =A
6 × 12 =S
5 × 9 =E
10 × 8 =H
11 × 7 =D
5 × 10 =C
1 × 1 =O
2 × 8 =R
12 × 7 =L
11 × 9 =B
8 × 12 =I
12 × 10 =Y
11 × 6 =U
12 × 12 =W
7 × 7 =F
12 × 5 =P
0/18 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
The scoreboard radar rounds all speed numbers to the nearest ten. Round the speeds to find the trace.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
2900
130
500
700
3000
7000
230
A
2900
3000
1300
A
2900
4300
3000
1700
A
2900
370
430
500
2000
4300
3000
4300
230
A
2900
170
300
7000
230
300
170
500
2300
7000
110
Round 2,892 to the nearest hundredA
Round 229 to the nearest tenE
Round 107 to the nearest tenY
Round 526 to the nearest hundredO
Round 2,837 to the nearest thousandD
Round 1,664 to the nearest hundredW
Round 305 to the nearest hundredT
Round 1,297 to the nearest hundredB
Round 429 to the nearest tenF
Round 652 to the nearest hundredL
Round 372 to the nearest tenS
Round 133 to the nearest tenG
Round 2,334 to the nearest hundredP
Round 4,307 to the nearest hundredN
Round 1,678 to the nearest thousandU
Round 167 to the nearest tenR
Round 7,412 to the nearest thousandH
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The coach splits practice jerseys equally among the players. Divide the supplies to solve the final puzzle.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
64 ÷ 8 = ?
12 ÷ 6 = ?
11 ÷ 11 = ?
20 ÷ 2 = ?
36 ÷ 6 = ?
88 ÷ 8 = ?
63 ÷ 9 = ?
108 ÷ 12 = ?
84 ÷ 7 = ?
3 ÷ 1 = ?
16 ÷ 4 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain executed a slick crossover, then adjusted high socks.
2.The villain threw a no look pass, then pulled up a padded sleeve.
3.The villain busted out a euro step, then lowered a tinted visor.
4.The villain threw a no look pass, then tightened grip gloves.
5.The villain sank a smooth fadeaway, then pulled up a padded sleeve.
6.The villain showed off a sky hook, then tightened grip gloves.
7.The villain threw a no look pass, then strapped on ankle braces.
8.The villain showed off a sky hook, then pulled up a padded sleeve.
9.The villain sank a smooth fadeaway, then adjusted high socks.
10.The villain busted out a euro step, then strapped on ankle braces.
11.The villain executed a slick crossover, then tightened grip gloves.
12.The villain executed a slick crossover, then strapped on ankle braces.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Championship Trophy Caper
Culprit: DeAaron Fox (Fadeaway · Padded Sleeve · Left Handed · Gold Headband · Loud Whistles)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE SUSPECT DOES NOT WEAR ANKLE BRACES"What is the value of the 6 in 36,553? = 6000 (T) · What is the value of the 8 in 92,384? = 80 (N) · What is the value of the 6 in 793,960? = 60 (B) · What is the value of the 1 in 77,170? = 100 (D) · What is the value of the 3 in 57,739? = 30 (P) · What is the value of the 8 in 936,831? = 800 (W) · What is the value of the 3 in 270,371? = 300 (C) · What is the value of the 5 in 72,156? = 50 (L) · What is the value of the 8 in 48,127? = 8000 (A) · What is the value of the 6 in 81,641? = 600 (R) · What is the value of the 7 in 401,971? = 70 (U) · What is the value of the 4 in 93,430? = 400 (O) · What is the value of the 4 in 31,248? = 40 (S) · What is the value of the 2 in 37,283? = 200 (E) · What is the value of the 5 in 448,531? = 500 (K) · What is the value of the 3 in 13,461? = 3000 (H)
- Clue 2 (Skip counting): "WITNESSES SAW A LEFT HANDED PLAYER"Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42 = 36 (W) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80 = 70 (I) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, ___, 26, 28 = 24 (A) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___, 18, 21 = 15 (T) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120 = 100 (Y) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100 = 80 (S) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65 = 55 (L) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20 = 16 (E) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48 = 42 (D) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33 = 27 (F) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (N) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14 = 10 (H) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15 = 9 (R) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (P)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SUSPECT WAS FREAKED OUT BY WHISTLES"7 × 10 = 70 (T) · 9 × 9 = 81 (K) · 10 × 10 = 100 (A) · 6 × 12 = 72 (S) · 5 × 9 = 45 (E) · 10 × 8 = 80 (H) · 11 × 7 = 77 (D) · 5 × 10 = 50 (C) · 1 × 1 = 1 (O) · 2 × 8 = 16 (R) · 12 × 7 = 84 (L) · 11 × 9 = 99 (B) · 8 × 12 = 96 (I) · 12 × 10 = 120 (Y) · 11 × 6 = 66 (U) · 12 × 12 = 144 (W) · 7 × 7 = 49 (F) · 12 × 5 = 60 (P)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "A GOLD HEADBAND WAS FOUND NEAR THE TROPHY"Round 2,892 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (A) · Round 229 to the nearest ten = 230 (E) · Round 107 to the nearest ten = 110 (Y) · Round 526 to the nearest hundred = 500 (O) · Round 2,837 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (D) · Round 1,664 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (W) · Round 305 to the nearest hundred = 300 (T) · Round 1,297 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (B) · Round 429 to the nearest ten = 430 (F) · Round 652 to the nearest hundred = 700 (L) · Round 372 to the nearest ten = 370 (S) · Round 133 to the nearest ten = 130 (G) · Round 2,334 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (P) · Round 4,307 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (N) · Round 1,678 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (U) · Round 167 to the nearest ten = 170 (R) · Round 7,412 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (H)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 5) → DeAaron Fox64 ÷ 8 = 8 · 12 ÷ 6 = 2 · 11 ÷ 11 = 1 · 20 ÷ 2 = 10 · 36 ÷ 6 = 6 · 88 ÷ 8 = 11 · 63 ÷ 9 = 7 · 108 ÷ 12 = 9 · 84 ÷ 7 = 12 · 3 ÷ 1 = 3 · 16 ÷ 4 = 4
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Skip counting, Multiplication, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Championship Trophy Caper — set in Apex Basketball Center
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects