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NBA Teams Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on NBA Teams.

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

Author
xRanDoMx

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,298

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
467

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Question 1 of 10

1. What team drafted Brandon Roy in 2006? Hint

Portland Trailblazers

Minnesota Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team LOST in Game 7 of the 2005 NBA Finals? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

Dallas Mavericks

New Jersey Nets

Detroit Pistons

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these four teams did NOT win a championship during the 1990s? Hint

San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers

Detroit Pistons

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Question 4 of 10

4. What team did Stephon Marbury NOT play for? Hint

Milwaukee Bucks

Minnesota Timberwolves

New Jersey Nets

Boston Celtics

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team used to be called the Buffalo Braves?
Hint

New Jersey Nets

Toronto Raptors

Philadelphia 76ers

Los Angeles Clippers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which 8th seeded team took out the number 1 seeded Dallas Mavericks during the 2007 NBA playoffs? Hint

Sacramento Kings

Utah Jazz

Golden State Warriors

Houston Rockets

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team was the first in history to have four players on their roster to get selected to the All Star game? Hint

Boston Celtics

LA Lakers

Detroit Pistons

Chicago Bulls

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Question 8 of 10

8. What team made NBA history by going 15-1 during the 2001 NBA playoffs? Hint

San Antonio Spurs

Chicago Bulls

Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team drafted Steve Francis? Hint

Vancouver Grizzlies

Houston Rockets

Memphis Grizzlies

Portland Trailblazers

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Question 10 of 10

10. What team began playing its home games at Time Warner Cable Arena in 2005? Hint

Sacremento Kings

Orlando Magic

Phoenix Suns

Charlotte Bobcats

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team drafted Brandon Roy in 2006?

Answer: Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves originally drafted Roy with the 6th pick in the 2006 NBA draft. They then traded him later that night for Randy Foye from Blazers.

2. Which team LOST in Game 7 of the 2005 NBA Finals?

Answer: Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons lost in Game 7 to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2005 Finals. The score was 81-74.

3. Which of these four teams did NOT win a championship during the 1990s?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

The Bulls won in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998. The Pistons won in 1990. The Rockets won in 1994 and 1995. The Spurs won in 1999. The Lakers did not win any championships during the 90s.

4. What team did Stephon Marbury NOT play for?

Answer: Milwaukee Bucks

He played for the Timberwolves from 1996 to 1999. He played for the Nets from 1999 to 2001. He played for the Celtics in 2009.

5. What team used to be called the Buffalo Braves?

Answer: Los Angeles Clippers

From 1970 to 1978 they were called the Buffalo Braves. In 1978 they moved to San Diego and changed their team name to Clippers. In 1984 they moved to Los Angeles.

6. Which 8th seeded team took out the number 1 seeded Dallas Mavericks during the 2007 NBA playoffs?

Answer: Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors (led by Baron Davis) won the series 4-2.

7. What team was the first in history to have four players on their roster to get selected to the All Star game?

Answer: Detroit Pistons

In 2006 the Pistons had four all stars. They were Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Richard Hamilton, and Rasheed Wallace. In 2009 the Celtics also had four all stars. They were Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett.

8. What team made NBA history by going 15-1 during the 2001 NBA playoffs?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers went 15-1 during the 2001 NBA playoffs, they swept their first three series until finally losing their first game in the NBA finals.

9. What team drafted Steve Francis?

Answer: Vancouver Grizzlies

Vancouver drafted Francis with the 2nd pick in the 1999 NBA draft. He refused to play for them and was eventually traded to the Rockets before the start of his rookie season. Vancouver Grizzlies moved to become the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001.

10. What team began playing its home games at Time Warner Cable Arena in 2005?

Answer: Charlotte Bobcats

When the Bobcats joined the NBA as an expansion team in 2004 they played their home games at the Charlotte Coliseum. They moved to TWC Arena after one season - the stadium's grand opening was in October 2005 with a concert by The Rolling Stones.

Source: Author xRanDoMx

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