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Quiz about Portland Trailblazers History

Portland Trailblazers History Trivia Quiz

This is a trivia quiz based on the history of the NBA team, the Portland Trailblazers. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by MikeT97. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
MikeT97

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,612

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
999

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. When did the Portland Trailblazers join the NBA? Hint

1974

1970

1968

1964

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2. How much did Portland pay to join the league? Hint

$6.6 million

$3.7 million

$1.0 million

$9.7 million

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3. In their first-ever draft, as an expansion team, Portland got a first-round draft pick named ___________ ? Hint

LeRoy Ellis

Geoff Petrie

Oscar Robertson

Bill Walton

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4. Did Portland win their first game ever (against Cleveland)?

Answer: (One Word)

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5. Which Portland player shared Rookie of the Year (their first year in the NBA) with Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics? Hint

Rolland Todd

LeRoy Ellis

Geoff Petrie

Bill Walton

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6. Which future coach of the Blazers played for them in the 1971-72 season? Hint

Rolland Todd

Mike Dunleavy

Lenny Wilkens

Rick Adelman

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7. During the 1971-72 season, Sidney Wicks averaged 24.5 points per game and earned what title? Hint

MVP

team captain

MVP of the Finals

Rookie of the Year

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8. Who became the Blazers' coach in 1974? Hint

Bill Walton

Rick Adelman

Rolland Todd

Lenny Wilkens

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9. Sidney Wicks holds a Blazers record for getting 27 of what in a single game? Hint

rebounds

blocks

points

steals

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10. Portland made its first ever appearance in the playoffs in what season? Hint

1975-76

1976-77

1977-78

1978-79

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11. Portland beat what team in 1977 to win the Finals? Hint

Chicago

Washington

Boston

Philadelphia

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12. Who was MVP of the Finals for scoring 20 points, getting 23 rebounds, getting 7 assists, and getting 8 blocks in game 6? Hint

Bill Walton

Sidney Wicks

Larry Steele

Julius Erving

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13. Clyde Drexler joined the Blazers in what year? Hint

1984

1983

1982

1985

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14. During the 1983-84 season Portland scored 155 points against Chicago to win in how many overtimes? Hint

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15. On March 3, 1984, Portland sold out for how many games in a row? Hint

400

600

500

300

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16. In the 1984 Draft, Portland picked Sam Bowie over whom? Hint

Hakeem Olajuwon

Gary Payton

Michael Jordan

Karl Malone

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17. In 1989, what long-time assistant coach finally became Portland's head coach? Hint

Mike Dunleavy

Rick Adelman

Rolland Todd

Lenny Wilkens

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18. During the 1989-90 season, Portland became known as what? Hint

Rick's Home

Pimp City

Rip City

Clyde's Glide

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19. What three Blazers were All-Stars during the 1990-91 season? Hint

Drexler, Kersey, Porter

Drexler, Kersey, Ainge

Drexler, Williams, Porter

Drexler, Duckworth, Porter

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20. What trio led the Blazers in the 1992-93 season? Hint

Drexler, Robinson, Kersey

Robinson, Porter, Drexler

Porter, Williams, Duckworth

Kersey, Porter, Drexler

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21. What season was Portland's last at Memorial Coliseum? Hint

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

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22. What 'triple threat' led the Blazers during the 1995-96 season? Hint

Murray, Porter, Ainge

Sabonis, Robinson, Strickland

Strickland, Murray, Ainge

Robinson, Strickland, Ainge

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23. After six first-round playoff exits, Portland finally made it to the 1999 Western Conference Finals,to be defeated by which team? Hint

Chicago Bulls

L.A. Lakers

San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets

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24. Which three All-Star veterans joined the Blazers for the 1999-2000 season? Hint

Pippen, Smith, Kemp

Pippen, Smith, Schrempf

Pippen, Kemp, Schrempf

Pippen, Kemp, Grant

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25. What are the two new Blazers for the 2000-01 season? Hint

Kemp, Davis

Payton, Davis

Kemp, Payton

Payton, Mourning

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Portland Trailblazers join the NBA?

Answer: 1970

2. How much did Portland pay to join the league?

Answer: $3.7 million

3. In their first-ever draft, as an expansion team, Portland got a first-round draft pick named ___________ ?

Answer: Geoff Petrie

1970 draft - 8th pick in the first round.

4. Did Portland win their first game ever (against Cleveland)?

Answer: Yes

5. Which Portland player shared Rookie of the Year (their first year in the NBA) with Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics?

Answer: Geoff Petrie

6. Which future coach of the Blazers played for them in the 1971-72 season?

Answer: Rick Adelman

7. During the 1971-72 season, Sidney Wicks averaged 24.5 points per game and earned what title?

Answer: Rookie of the Year

8. Who became the Blazers' coach in 1974?

Answer: Lenny Wilkens

9. Sidney Wicks holds a Blazers record for getting 27 of what in a single game?

Answer: rebounds

10. Portland made its first ever appearance in the playoffs in what season?

Answer: 1976-77

11. Portland beat what team in 1977 to win the Finals?

Answer: Philadelphia

12. Who was MVP of the Finals for scoring 20 points, getting 23 rebounds, getting 7 assists, and getting 8 blocks in game 6?

Answer: Bill Walton

13. Clyde Drexler joined the Blazers in what year?

Answer: 1983

The Blazers selected Drexler with the 14th overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft.

14. During the 1983-84 season Portland scored 155 points against Chicago to win in how many overtimes?

Answer: 4

15. On March 3, 1984, Portland sold out for how many games in a row?

Answer: 300

16. In the 1984 Draft, Portland picked Sam Bowie over whom?

Answer: Michael Jordan

17. In 1989, what long-time assistant coach finally became Portland's head coach?

Answer: Rick Adelman

18. During the 1989-90 season, Portland became known as what?

Answer: Rip City

19. What three Blazers were All-Stars during the 1990-91 season?

Answer: Drexler, Duckworth, Porter

20. What trio led the Blazers in the 1992-93 season?

Answer: Kersey, Porter, Drexler

21. What season was Portland's last at Memorial Coliseum?

Answer: 1994-95

22. What 'triple threat' led the Blazers during the 1995-96 season?

Answer: Sabonis, Robinson, Strickland

23. After six first-round playoff exits, Portland finally made it to the 1999 Western Conference Finals,to be defeated by which team?

Answer: San Antonio Spurs

24. Which three All-Star veterans joined the Blazers for the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Pippen, Smith, Schrempf

25. What are the two new Blazers for the 2000-01 season?

Answer: Kemp, Davis

Source: Author MikeT97

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