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The Great Championship Trophy Mystery
Just before the championship tip-off, the shiny Gold Cup trophy disappeared from center court! The culprit left clues all over the gymnasium.
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 | Favorite Gear | Dominant Hand | Headband Color | Tactical Mistake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | No Look Pass | Padded Elbow Sleeve | Left Handed | Crimson Red Headband | Squeaky Sneaker Soles |
| Dwyane Wade | Euro Step | Weighted Jump Rope | Right Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Damian Lillard | Sky Hook | High Top Sneakers | Right Handed | Crimson Red Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Devin Booker | No Look Pass | Custom Ankle Braces | Left Handed | Crimson Red Headband | Squeaky Sneaker Soles |
| Tim Duncan | No Look Pass | Custom Ankle Braces | Right Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Michael Jordan | Euro Step | Weighted Jump Rope | Right Handed | Midnight Black Headband | Dropping The Whistle |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Crossover Dribble | Neon Wristband | Right Handed | Midnight Black Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Kawhi Leonard | Sky Hook | High Top Sneakers | Left Handed | Midnight Black Headband | Dropping The Whistle |
| Anthony Davis | Crossover Dribble | High Top Sneakers | Left Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Larry Bird | Euro Step | Neon Wristband | Right Handed | Crimson Red Headband | Squeaky Sneaker Soles |
| Luka Doncic | Euro Step | High Top Sneakers | Left Handed | Midnight Black Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Charles Barkley | Euro Step | High Top Sneakers | Right Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Magic Johnson | Fadeaway Jumper | Neon Wristband | Left Handed | Midnight Black Headband | Squeaky Sneaker Soles |
| Kobe Bryant | Sky Hook | Padded Elbow Sleeve | Right Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Dirk Nowitzki | No Look Pass | Padded Elbow Sleeve | Left Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Shaquille ONeal | Fadeaway Jumper | Neon Wristband | Left Handed | Midnight Black Headband | Dropping The Whistle |
| Allen Iverson | Euro Step | Weighted Jump Rope | Right Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Squeaky Sneaker Soles |
| Jayson Tatum | Sky Hook | Custom Ankle Braces | Right Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Ja Morant | Fadeaway Jumper | High Top Sneakers | Right Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Dropping The Whistle |
| Kevin Durant | Crossover Dribble | Custom Ankle Braces | Left Handed | Bright Gold Headband | Tangled Netting |
| Nikola Jokic | Sky Hook | Neon Wristband | Left Handed | Midnight Black Headband | Tangled Netting |
Clue 1
Rounding
The digital scoreboard radar only displays rounded crowd estimates, but counting the arena seats reveals 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
1100
3700
50
T
1100
3700
2300
50
2900
430
20
110
4300
700
T
1100
430
50
20
1700
2300
4300
900
20
5000
20
170
170
50
170
50
2000
1300
700
430
110
2000
50
50
90
50
Round 1,114 to the nearest hundredT
Round 4,305 to the nearest hundredN
Round 2,376 to the nearest thousandL
Round 91 to the nearest tenV
Round 107 to the nearest tenS
Round 1,334 to the nearest hundredB
Round 427 to the nearest tenW
Round 2,319 to the nearest hundredI
Round 894 to the nearest hundredG
Round 5,260 to the nearest thousandP
Round 3,744 to the nearest hundredH
Round 166 to the nearest tenD
Round 16 to the nearest tenA
Round 717 to the nearest hundredO
Round 53 to the nearest tenE
Round 1,691 to the nearest hundredR
Round 2,897 to the nearest hundredF
0/17 letters found
Clue 2
Addition
Coach Benny totals up the leftover basketballs in the equipment storage room to track down the culprit.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
S
8013
3223
S
8013
5556
5515
9349
3018
S
8013
5556
3223
8877
3018
8689
5515
5237
9749
8531
8531
4212
7215
3018
8689
3093
7215
3516
8689
3018
8689
9749
8877
7798
4594 + 3419 =S
6315 + 3034 =C
2918 + 2319 =B
2164 + 3392 =P
1361 + 1732 =R
2855 + 4360 =I
4228 + 4303 =L
1014 + 2004 =T
5987 + 2890 =N
2557 + 1655 =W
4839 + 3850 =H
1251 + 2265 =G
6333 + 3416 =A
3166 + 4632 =D
2566 + 2949 =E
1474 + 1749 =U
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Subtraction
The statistician compares the baseline team stats from last quarter to find missing locker room passes.
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
2619
6211
5150
7604
4911
5150
3464
4467
4387
7445
8195
7604
8195
T
2619
7911
5519
7607
7911
T
2619
T
2619
5519
3464
4464
4464
5150
4253
8195
4911
T
2619
6211
5150
4911
5150
T
2619
7367 - 4748 =T
3635 - 171 =A
7115 - 904 =H
6356 - 1892 =P
5063 - 810 =D
10251 - 2806 =V
8555 - 4168 =Y
9164 - 969 =I
9042 - 1435 =G
8562 - 3412 =E
10804 - 3200 =S
7980 - 3069 =N
6774 - 1255 =R
6683 - 2216 =K
8443 - 532 =O
0/15 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The court manager inspects equal rows of arena bleachers to gather evidence.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
G
132
108
90
99
5
6
36
54
33
84
5
33
36
40
54
45
7
40
54
40
84
6
66
G
132
27
28
108
80
28
27
40
54
33
110
11 × 12 =G
9 × 4 =B
9 × 10 =L
5 × 8 =E
9 × 12 =O
7 × 4 =T
11 × 9 =D
6 × 9 =R
6 × 1 =A
5 × 9 =S
9 × 3 =H
12 × 7 =C
10 × 11 =M
6 × 11 =U
7 × 1 =W
11 × 3 =I
10 × 8 =N
5 × 1 =F
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The referee splits the training cones evenly into practice drills to uncover the final witness report.
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
8 ÷ 1 = ?
66 ÷ 11 = ?
9 ÷ 3 = ?
9 ÷ 9 = ?
25 ÷ 5 = ?
77 ÷ 7 = ?
20 ÷ 10 = ?
63 ÷ 7 = ?
32 ÷ 8 = ?
56 ÷ 8 = ?
36 ÷ 3 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain drained a fadeaway jumper over defenders, then laced up high top sneakers.
2.The villain bamboozled scouts with a crossover dribble, then snagged a padded elbow sleeve.
3.The villain executed a slick euro step past guards, then packed a weighted jump rope.
4.The villain faked out defenders with a no look pass, then packed a weighted jump rope.
5.The villain bamboozled scouts with a crossover dribble, then adjusted a neon wristband.
6.The villain executed a slick euro step past guards, then laced up high top sneakers.
7.The villain executed a slick euro step past guards, then adjusted a neon wristband.
8.The villain faked out defenders with a no look pass, then tightened custom ankle braces.
9.The villain drilled a sky hook from the baseline, then adjusted a neon wristband.
10.The villain drilled a sky hook from the baseline, then tightened custom ankle braces.
11.The villain drained a fadeaway jumper over defenders, then snagged a padded elbow sleeve.
12.The villain executed a slick euro step past guards, then tightened custom ankle braces.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Championship Trophy Mystery
Culprit: Jayson Tatum (Sky Hook · Custom Ankle Braces · Right Handed · Bright Gold Headband · Tangled Netting)
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE THIEF WAS NOT WEARING A PADDED ELBOW SLEEVE"Round 1,114 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (T) · Round 4,305 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (N) · Round 2,376 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (L) · Round 91 to the nearest ten = 90 (V) · Round 107 to the nearest ten = 110 (S) · Round 1,334 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (B) · Round 427 to the nearest ten = 430 (W) · Round 2,319 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (I) · Round 894 to the nearest hundred = 900 (G) · Round 5,260 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (P) · Round 3,744 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (H) · Round 166 to the nearest ten = 170 (D) · Round 16 to the nearest ten = 20 (A) · Round 717 to the nearest hundred = 700 (O) · Round 53 to the nearest ten = 50 (E) · Round 1,691 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (R) · Round 2,897 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (F)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "SUSPECT SPUN THE BALL WITH RIGHT HAND"4594 + 3419 = 8013 (S) · 6315 + 3034 = 9349 (C) · 2918 + 2319 = 5237 (B) · 2164 + 3392 = 5556 (P) · 1361 + 1732 = 3093 (R) · 2855 + 4360 = 7215 (I) · 4228 + 4303 = 8531 (L) · 1014 + 2004 = 3018 (T) · 5987 + 2890 = 8877 (N) · 2557 + 1655 = 4212 (W) · 4839 + 3850 = 8689 (H) · 1251 + 2265 = 3516 (G) · 6333 + 3416 = 9749 (A) · 3166 + 4632 = 7798 (D) · 2566 + 2949 = 5515 (E) · 1474 + 1749 = 3223 (U)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "THE SNEAKY VISITOR GOT TRAPPED IN THE NET"7367 - 4748 = 2619 (T) · 3635 - 171 = 3464 (A) · 7115 - 904 = 6211 (H) · 6356 - 1892 = 4464 (P) · 5063 - 810 = 4253 (D) · 10251 - 2806 = 7445 (V) · 8555 - 4168 = 4387 (Y) · 9164 - 969 = 8195 (I) · 9042 - 1435 = 7607 (G) · 8562 - 3412 = 5150 (E) · 10804 - 3200 = 7604 (S) · 7980 - 3069 = 4911 (N) · 6774 - 1255 = 5519 (R) · 6683 - 2216 = 4467 (K) · 8443 - 532 = 7911 (O)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "GOLD FABRIC FIBERS WERE CAUGHT ON THE RIM"11 × 12 = 132 (G) · 9 × 4 = 36 (B) · 9 × 10 = 90 (L) · 5 × 8 = 40 (E) · 9 × 12 = 108 (O) · 7 × 4 = 28 (T) · 11 × 9 = 99 (D) · 6 × 9 = 54 (R) · 6 × 1 = 6 (A) · 5 × 9 = 45 (S) · 9 × 3 = 27 (H) · 12 × 7 = 84 (C) · 10 × 11 = 110 (M) · 6 × 11 = 66 (U) · 7 × 1 = 7 (W) · 11 × 3 = 33 (I) · 10 × 8 = 80 (N) · 5 × 1 = 5 (F)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 10) → Jayson Tatum8 ÷ 1 = 8 · 66 ÷ 11 = 6 · 9 ÷ 3 = 3 · 9 ÷ 9 = 1 · 25 ÷ 5 = 5 · 77 ÷ 7 = 11 · 20 ÷ 10 = 2 · 63 ÷ 7 = 9 · 32 ÷ 8 = 4 · 56 ÷ 8 = 7 · 36 ÷ 3 = 12
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Championship Trophy Mystery — set in The Metro Arena Locker Rooms
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects