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2010-11 NY Knicks Season Trivia Quiz

The New York Knicks in 2010-11 had a great turnaround year compared to 2009-10. What do you know about that season?

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaking162. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
triviaking162

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,881

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 2010 NBA Draft, the Knicks selected Landry Fields in the 2nd round. Where did Landry go to college? Hint

Stanford

Hartford

UCLA

San Diego State

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did the Knicks play to kick off the season? Hint

Raptors

76ers

Celtics

Nets

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did the Knicks play on Christmas Day? Hint

LA Lakers

Miami Heat

Orlando Magic

Chicago Bulls

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Question 4 of 10

4. In late February, the Knicks signed defensive-minded power forward Jared Jeffries. What number did he wear for the Knicks? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Knicks made headlines when they traded many key players for this superstar. Hint

Kobe Bryant

Carmelo Anthony

LeBron James

Chris Paul

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Carmelo Anthony deal only involved the Knicks and the Nuggets.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Carmelo immediately made his presence known in New York, when in just his first couple games as a Knick, he hit a game-winning basket to help the Knicks beat this team. Hint

Mavericks

Timberwolves

Grizzlies

Nuggets

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Question 8 of 10

8. What seed did the Knicks get in the playoffs? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did the Knicks play in the first round of the play-offs? Hint

Heat

Hawks

Celtics

Magic

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the result of the Knicks-Celtics series in the play-offs? Hint

Knicks won in 7 games

Celtics won in 5 games

Celtics won in 4 games

Celtics won in 6 games

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2010 NBA Draft, the Knicks selected Landry Fields in the 2nd round. Where did Landry go to college?

Answer: Stanford

Landry Fields wore #6 for the Knicks. He made the All-Rookie First Team as a 2nd round draft pick and many considered him a steal for where he was drafted and his performance on the court.

2. Who did the Knicks play to kick off the season?

Answer: Raptors

Wilson Chandler led the way for the Knicks, scoring 22 points off the bench and leading to the team to a 98-93 victory.

3. Who did the Knicks play on Christmas Day?

Answer: Chicago Bulls

The Knicks beat the Bulls 103-95. They improved their record to 18-12 at the time.

4. In late February, the Knicks signed defensive-minded power forward Jared Jeffries. What number did he wear for the Knicks?

Answer: 9

Jeffries is a great defensive stopper, although teams are hesitant to sign him because he has bad shooting skills.

5. The Knicks made headlines when they traded many key players for this superstar.

Answer: Carmelo Anthony

The Knicks traded Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, among others to get Carmelo, Chauncey Billups, and other players from Denver.

6. The Carmelo Anthony deal only involved the Knicks and the Nuggets.

Answer: False

The Minnesota Timberwolves were also involved in the deal as the Knicks traded Eddy Curry and Anthony Randolph to them.

7. Carmelo immediately made his presence known in New York, when in just his first couple games as a Knick, he hit a game-winning basket to help the Knicks beat this team.

Answer: Grizzlies

Carmelo led the team with 31 points in the 110-108 victory. It was just his ninth game as a Knick.

8. What seed did the Knicks get in the playoffs?

Answer: #6

In the end, the Knicks went 42-40 on the year. That record was enough to get them their first playoff berth since 2004.

9. Who did the Knicks play in the first round of the play-offs?

Answer: Celtics

The Knicks were in for a tough challenge, facing an experienced Boston team. The Celtics went 56-26 on the season and were led by Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Rajon Rondo.

10. What was the result of the Knicks-Celtics series in the play-offs?

Answer: Celtics won in 4 games

An injury to Chauncey Billups really hurt the Knicks as well as clutch shooting from Boston. Even though the Knicks got swept, they still showed plenty of promise for next season.

Source: Author triviaking162

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