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1 They joined the NBA in 1988. Who was from Miami?
Answer: Heat

Heat, Jazz, and the Magic were the only three teams that didn't end with an 's'.
  From Quiz: NBA Franchise Names
2 Which team has won the most NBA titles?
Answer: Boston Celtics

The Celtics have the most, the Lakers have the second most.
    Your options: [ Los Angeles Lakers ] [ Philadelphia 76ers ] [ Chicago Bulls ] [ Boston Celtics ]
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
3 Who led the Lakers in rebounds during the 2000-01 season?
Answer: Shaq O'Neal

O'Neal manned the boards for LA and finished 2nd in the league in rpg behind Dikembe Mutumbo.
  From Quiz: LA Lakers and LA Clippers
4 Red, black, purple is worn by what team?
Answer: Toronto Raptors
  From Quiz: NBA Jersey Colors
5 Which team's nickname is the Bulls?
Answer: Chicago
    Your options: [ Portland ] [ Chicago ] [ Seattle ] [ Orlando ]
  From Quiz: Team Nicknames
6 They were formed in 1946. They are the Boston _________ ?
Answer: Celtics

The team that I own part of.
  From Quiz: NBA Franchise Names
7 Which team lost to the San Antonio Spurs for the NBA championship in the 98-99 season?
Answer: New York Knicks

The Knicks lost that series 4-1.
    Your options: [ Indiana Pacers ] [ Philadelphia 76ers ] [ Miami Heat ] [ New York Knicks ]
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
8 Who was the leading scorer of the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2000-01 season?
Answer: Lamar Odom

Odom, in only his 2nd season, also played in the Schick Rookie Game.
  From Quiz: LA Lakers and LA Clippers
9 What team wears blue, black, white?
Answer: Orlando Magic
  From Quiz: NBA Jersey Colors
10 Which team's nickname is the Magic?
Answer: Orlando
    Your options: [ Miami ] [ Orlando ] [ Detriot ] [ Vancouver ]
  From Quiz: Team Nicknames
11 Michael "Air" Jordan made this team very famous. Michael won six championships while playing where?
Answer: Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls won their first three championships in 1991, 1992, and 1993. They went on another "three-peat" in 1996-1998.
  From Quiz: NBA Championship Franchises
12 Which team drafted Vince Carter?
Answer: Golden State Warriors

The Warriors drafted him and traded him to the Raptors for Antawn Jamison.
    Your options: [ Toronto Raptors ] [ Atlanta Hawks ] [ Milwaukee Bucks ] [ Golden State Warriors ]
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
13 Which player did the Clippers select with the 1st overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft?
Answer: Michael Olowakandi

Many say that Olowakandi, despite being the first overall pick, did not live up to expectations.
    Your options: [ Steve Francis ] [ Jeff McGinnis ] [ Michael Olowakandi ] [ Antawn Jamison ]
  From Quiz: LA Lakers and LA Clippers
14 Purple, orange, grey, silver, and white is worn by which team?
Answer: Phoenix Suns
    Your options: [ Los Angeles Lakers ] [ Charlotte Hornets ] [ Utah Jazz ] [ Phoenix Suns ]
  From Quiz: NBA Jersey Colors
15 Which team's nickname is the Pistons?
Answer: Detroit
    Your options: [ Minnesota ] [ Detroit ] [ Chicago ] [ Denver ]
  From Quiz: Team Nicknames
16 They joined the NBA in 1989. Who played in Orlando?
Answer: Magic

Magic and the Heat were from Florida.
  From Quiz: NBA Franchise Names
17 What team plays at the Target Center?
Answer: Minnesota Timberwolves

The Target Center is home to the Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
18 Which Laker was married to actress Vanessa Williams?
Answer: Rick Fox

Rick Fox also acts and he had a major role in the movie 'Eddie'.
    Your options: [ Kobe Bryant ] [ Robert Horry ] [ Rick Fox ] [ Hoarce Grant ]
  From Quiz: LA Lakers and LA Clippers
19 Green, blue, silver, and black is worn by what team?
Answer: Minnesota Timberwolves
  From Quiz: NBA Jersey Colors
20 Which team's nickname is the Rockets?
Answer: Houston
    Your options: [ Dallas ] [ Houston ] [ Denver ] [ Seattle ]
  From Quiz: Team Nicknames
21 This team was from the ABA. They won their fourth championship in 2007. They were the first team from the ABA to win a NBA championship. They did that in 1999. Who is this team?
Answer: San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs won four championships from 1999-2007. They went to a grueling seven game series in 2005 with the Detroit Pistons. The Spurs took the series.
  From Quiz: NBA Championship Franchises
22 Who moved from Kansas City to Sacramento?
Answer: Kings

They moved in 1985. In 2002, they made it to the Western Conference Finals, but lost to the Lakers.
  From Quiz: NBA Franchise Names
23 Who beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs in the 01-02 season?
Answer: Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers in 3-2 to advance to the second round, where they faced the Detroit Pistons.
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
24 Which former Lakers center has won 3 championships with 3 different teams, including the 1999-2000 LA Lakers?
Answer: John Salley

Salley is also a stand-up comedian.
    Your options: [ Vlade Divac ] [ Elden Campbell ] [ John Salley ] [ Travis Knight ]
  From Quiz: LA Lakers and LA Clippers
25 Which team wears black, yellow, red, and white?
Answer: Atlanta Hawks
    Your options: [ Miami Heat ] [ Indiana Pacers ] [ Chicago Bulls ] [ Atlanta Hawks ]
  From Quiz: NBA Jersey Colors
26 Which team's nickname is the Heat?
Answer: Miami
    Your options: [ New York ] [ Miami ] [ New Jersey ] [ Houston ]
  From Quiz: Team Nicknames
27 This team was originally called the "Syracuse Nationals". Wilt Chamberlain won his first championship in 1967 while playing center for this team. Dr. J won his only NBA championship in 1983 with this team. Which team was this?
Answer: Philadelphia 76ers

Dr. J's real name was Julius Erving. He was a part of the ABA. He played for the Nets. The 76er's had many greats such as Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Charles Barkley, and Allen Iverson.
    Your options: [ Philadelphia 76ers ] [ Boston Celtics ] [ Detroit Pistons ] [ Portland Trailblazers ]
  From Quiz: NBA Championship Franchises
28 The franchise name of the team from New York, a foundation member of the NBA, is New York _______ .
Answer: Knickerbockers

Knickerbockers, but everyone calls them the Knicks.
  From Quiz: NBA Franchise Names
29 Which team did Anthony Mason not play for?
Answer: Indiana Pacers

Anthony Mason played for the New York Knicks then got traded to the Charlotte Hornets then got traded to the Miami Heat. But he never played for the Indiana Pacers.
    Your options: [ New York Knicks ] [ Miami Heat ] [ Charlotte Hornets ] [ Indiana Pacers ]
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
30 Whose colors are green and purple?
Answer: Milwaukee Bucks
  From Quiz: NBA Jersey Colors
31 Which team's nickname is the Knicks?
Answer: New York
    Your options: [ New Jersey ] [ New York ] [ Denver ] [ Dallas ]
  From Quiz: Team Nicknames
32 This team won their second championship in 1973. They made it back to the NBA Finals two times in the 1990s, but were unsuccessful in winning the championship. Which team was this?
Answer: New York Knicks

The Knicks won their first championship in 1970. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers.
    Your options: [ New York Knicks ] [ Golden State Warriors ] [ Los Angeles Lakers ] [ Houston Rockets ]
  From Quiz: NBA Championship Franchises
33 Who moved from Dallas to San Antonio in 1973?
Answer: Spurs

A spur is the metal wheel on the back of a cowboy's boot.
  From Quiz: NBA Franchise Names
34 Which team never won a championship in the 90's?
Answer: New York Knicks

The Knicks came close in 1994 but lost to the Rockets 4-3 in Houston.
    Your options: [ San Antonio Spurs ] [ Houston Rockets ] [ Chicago Bulls ] [ New York Knicks ]
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
35 Light blue, orange, and black can be seen on what team's uniform?
Answer: Cleveland Cavs
  From Quiz: NBA Jersey Colors
36 Which team is nicknamed the Suns?
Answer: Phoenix
    Your options: [ Seattle ] [ Phoenix ] [ Portland ] [ Los Angeles ]
  From Quiz: Team Nicknames
37 This franchise won back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995. The team was led by Hakeem Olajuwon who also won the MVP trophy two times. Which team is this?
Answer: Houston Rockets

The Rockets were originally located in San Diego. They played there from 1967-1971.
    Your options: [ Houston Rockets ] [ Chicago Bulls ] [ Philadelphia Flyers ] [ Dallas Mavericks ]
  From Quiz: NBA Championship Franchises
38 They were a foundation member of the ABA, the New Jersey ______ ?
Answer: Nets

They were in the 2002 Finals, but were swept by the Lakers.
  From Quiz: NBA Franchise Names
39 Which team beat the Utah Jazz in the 97-98 NBA Championship?
Answer: Chicago Bulls

Michael Jordan hit the game winning shot for the Bulls in Utah to beat the Jazz.
    Your options: [ Miami Heat ] [ Indiana Pacers ] [ New York Knicks ] [ Chicago Bulls ]
  From Quiz: Teams In The NBA
40 What company or person owns the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000-01?
Answer: Donald Sterling

Sterling, although not willing to spend much money to attract superstar free agents, turned the most profit last year of any NBA owner.
  From Quiz: LA Lakers and LA Clippers
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