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Best NBA Postseasons Trivia Quiz

Questions about NBA playoffs dating from 1994 onwards.

A multiple-choice quiz by ramzes. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ramzes

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1996 NBA western semifinals between Seattle Supersonics and Houston Rockets, Sonics set a new NBA record for most 3-pointers in a playoff game. How many did they make? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1995 NBA postseason, the Pacers played the Knicks in eastern semifinals. With 18 seconds left, Indiana was losing by 6, when Reggie Miller took over the game. How many points did he score during that period? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In game one of the matchup between Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers in the first round on 2001 NBA playoffs, Reggie Miller made a cluch three-pointer to put Indiana ahead by one point. Who delivered the ball to Reggie during that possesion? Hint

Jalen Rose

Derrick McKey

Travis Best

Jermaine O'neal

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the 1997 NBA playoffs, Phoenix Suns tied to stay alive against Seattle Supesonics in game 4 of the first round. Losing by three points with several seconds left Phoenix's guard made a running 3-pointer to tie the game. Who was the guard? Hint

Jason Kidd

Cliff Robinson

Kevin Johnson

Rex Chapman

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Question 5 of 10

5. During 97 and 98 Bulls run for championships, the team had problems in games 2 of conference semifinals. In both years they were blown out in those games, but ended up winning the series easily after the loss. Name one team that beat the Bulls in game 2(eastern semifinals) in 97, and a diffrent team that did the same thing in 98. Hint

Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat

Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets

Washington Wizards(Bullets) and New-jersey Nets

New-York Knicks and Orlando Magic

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1998 playoffs the rivary between Miami Heat and New-York Knicks was heating up when they meet in the first round. In game Four with Heat leading two games to one, things got really hot when two players got squared off in the paint, throwing and missing punches at each other. Who were the hot-heads? Hint

Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning

Patrick Ewing and P.J.Brown

Chris Childs and Tim Hardaway

Jamal Mashburn and Allan Houston

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1994 NBA playoffs in the matchup between Chigago Bulls and New-York Knicks when game 5 was on the line and the game was tied, Hubert Davis looked for a wide open three, but he was fouled by a Bulls player. Name that player. Hint

Toni Kukoc

Steve Kerr

B. J. Armstrong

Scottie Pippen

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many points did Michael Jordan score in the second game of round 2 in 97 NBA playoffs? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In his return to the NBA in 1996, Magic Johnson helped the Lakers reach the playoffs. What team was their opponent in the first round? Hint

Houston Rockets

Seattle Supersonics

Utah Jazz

Portland Trail Blazers

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the period between 1994 to 2000 Indiana Pacers and New-York Knicks met 5 times in the playoffs. Who was Reggie Miller's enemy on the first row in the stands? Hint

Walt Frazier

Jay-z

Spike Lee

Puff Daddy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1996 NBA western semifinals between Seattle Supersonics and Houston Rockets, Sonics set a new NBA record for most 3-pointers in a playoff game. How many did they make?

Answer: 20

The Sonics crushed the Rockets making 20 3-pointers, and then won the series 4-0.

Answer: 8

After a timeout, Reggie made two quick three-pointers to tie the game. Shaken by Miller's shots, John Starks missed two free-throws and Reggie went on the line to sink a pair of free-throws that sealed the game.

Answer: Jalen Rose

After crossing the midcourt Jalen Rose saw Reggie Miller running to the three-point line after several screens. Rose had an assist on that play.

Answer: Rex Chapman

With a couple of seconds left the ball was inbounded to Rex Chapman, who made an incredible running 3-pointer to force the overtime.

Answer: Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets

In 97 Bulls got beat by Steve Smith and Mookie Blaylock in game2 and in 98 former Bull B.J.Armstrong and the inside game of Charlotte Hornets destroyed Bulls defense in game2.

Answer: Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning

Mourning and Johnson were teamates in Charlotte. First Mourning got traded to the Heat and then Larry Johnson went to play for New York.

Answer: Scottie Pippen

Davis made two (old rules) free-throws to win the game for the Knicks.

8. How many points did Michael Jordan score in the second game of round 2 in 97 NBA playoffs?

Answer: 55

Bulls past Washington behind Jordan's 55 points.

9. In his return to the NBA in 1996, Magic Johnson helped the Lakers reach the playoffs. What team was their opponent in the first round?

Answer: Houston Rockets

The defending champions Houston Rockets defeted the Lakers 4 to 1.

10. In the period between 1994 to 2000 Indiana Pacers and New-York Knicks met 5 times in the playoffs. Who was Reggie Miller's enemy on the first row in the stands?

Answer: Spike Lee

Everytime Pacers played the Knicks in Madison Square Garden there was trashtalking going on between entertainer Spike Lee and NBA superstar Reggie Miller

Source: Author ramzes

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