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NBA: 1994 and 1995 Trivia Quiz

While Jordan was away, the Rockets would play. During MJ's first retirement, other NBA stars got a chance to shine bright.

A multiple-choice quiz by RoytheBoy31. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
RoytheBoy31

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,561

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did the Houston Rockets defeat in the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals? Hint

Orlando Magic (twice)

Orlando Magic and New York Knicks

New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls

Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two players shared the Rookie of the Year Award for the 1994-95 season? Hint

Grant Hill and Damon Stoudamire

Chris Webber and Anfernee Hardaway

Steve Nash and Kevin Garnett

Grant Hill and Jason Kidd

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which rule change was enforced beginning in the 1994-95 season? Hint

Officials could use Instant Replay to review calls at certain points of the game

The 3-point line was shortened

Up to 12 players could be active for a team

A "business casual" dress code is enforced for pre and post game media sessions

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was the 1995 All-Star Game held? Hint

Chicago

Phoenix

Cleveland

New York

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Question 5 of 10

5. In February of 1994, which player recorded a quadruple-double that included 34 points? Hint

Karl Malone

Shaquille O'Neal

David Robinson

Scottie Pippen

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Question 6 of 10

6. There are 18.7 seconds left in game 1 of the 1995 Eastern semi-finals, Knicks vs. Pacers. How many points does Reggie Miller score in the next 8.9 seconds? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team drastically altered its uniforms, in addition to christening its new arena during the 1994-95 season? Hint

Cleveland Cavaliers

Utah Jazz

Detroit Pistons

Atlanta Hawks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the #1 pick in the 1995 NBA Draft? Hint

Chris Webber

Joe Smith

Glenn Robinson

Grant Hill

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Denver Nuggets, anchored by Dikembe Mutombo's defense, became the first #8 seed to upset a #1 seed in the playoffs. Who was the #1 seed in the 1994 playoffs? Hint

Seattle Supersonics

San Antonio Spurs

Utah Jazz

Phoenix Suns

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Question 10 of 10

10. In March of 1995, Michael Jordan came out of his first retirement. Who was Jordan's first game back against? Hint

Indiana Pacers

Houston Rockets

New York Knicks

Orlando Magic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Houston Rockets defeat in the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals?

Answer: Orlando Magic and New York Knicks

The two Rockets championships came between two sets of three-peats for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

2. Which two players shared the Rookie of the Year Award for the 1994-95 season?

Answer: Grant Hill and Jason Kidd

The only other times the award was shared prior was in 1970-71 by Dave Cowens and Geoff Petrie, and in 1999-00 by Elton Brand and Steve Francis.

3. Which rule change was enforced beginning in the 1994-95 season?

Answer: The 3-point line was shortened

The three-point line was returned to its original length in the 1997-98 season.

4. Where was the 1995 All-Star Game held?

Answer: Phoenix

Mitch Richmond of the Sacramento Kings was named MVP.

5. In February of 1994, which player recorded a quadruple-double that included 34 points?

Answer: David Robinson

This was only the 4th quadruple-double in NBA history.

6. There are 18.7 seconds left in game 1 of the 1995 Eastern semi-finals, Knicks vs. Pacers. How many points does Reggie Miller score in the next 8.9 seconds?

Answer: 8

The Pacers went on to win the series, but Miller never won a NBA championship.

7. Which team drastically altered its uniforms, in addition to christening its new arena during the 1994-95 season?

Answer: Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers moved to the Gund Arena from the Richfield Coliseum. Their jersey changed from a simple blue and orange design, to using black as their primary road color with light blue as the secondary.

8. Who was the #1 pick in the 1995 NBA Draft?

Answer: Joe Smith

Although Smith never developed into the NBA star many thought he would become, he managed to stay in the league and proved to be a valuable asset to several teams over the years.

9. The Denver Nuggets, anchored by Dikembe Mutombo's defense, became the first #8 seed to upset a #1 seed in the playoffs. Who was the #1 seed in the 1994 playoffs?

Answer: Seattle Supersonics

The Nuggets, who went 42-40 in the season, took down the Pacific Division winning Sonics (63-19) by 3-2.

10. In March of 1995, Michael Jordan came out of his first retirement. Who was Jordan's first game back against?

Answer: Indiana Pacers

Jordan scored 19 points in the overtime loss to Indiana.

Source: Author RoytheBoy31

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