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Season 2005-06 : NBA Trivia Quiz

Find out how much you know on the 2005-06 NBA season which was a great one. This quiz involves league leaders, surprising teams, and new coaches.

A multiple-choice quiz by balllla16. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
balllla16

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,896

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1656

Question 1 of 10

1. Which NBA superstar led the NBA in both points, points per game, and field goals made? Hint

Kobe Bryant

Le Bron James

Allen Iverson

Dirk Nowitzki

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Question 2 of 10

2. Despite the newly added veteran coach, Larry Brown, the New York Knicks finished in last place in the Eastern Conference.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. During the 2005-06 Shooting Stars Competition at the All-Star game, the half court shot was hit on the first attempt by two players. Which players were they? Hint

T-Mac, Houston / Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles

Steve Kerr, San Antonio / T-Mac, Houston

Magic Johnson, Los Angeles / Shawn Marion, Phoenix

Tony Parker, San Antonio / Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles

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Question 4 of 10

4. The season had some pretty good shot swatters. Who were the top 3 blockers in the NBA? Hint

Andrei Kirelenko, Ben Wallace, Shaquille O ' Neal

Shaquille O ' Neal, Marcus Camby, Ben Wallace

Marcus Camby, Ben Wallace, Yao Ming

Andrei Kirelenko, Marcus Camby, Alonzo Mourning

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which 5 players where honored by being selected to the NBA All-First team? Hint

Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Le Bron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Shaquille O ' Neal

Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Lebron James, Shaquille O neal

Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Le Bron James, Yao Ming

Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O ' Neal, Le Bron James

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Question 6 of 10

6. With Steve Nash winning his 2nd staright NBA MVP Award, he became only the second point guard to win multiple NBA MVP Awards. Who was the first? Hint

John Stockton, Utah Jazz

Magic Johnson, Los Angeles

Bob Macadoo, Buffallo Clippers

Bob Cousy, Philadelphia 76ers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic had the most total rebounds in regular season.

True

False

8. 2005-06 was magical for Laker star, Kobe Bryant. He scored 50+ eight times, 40+ 26 times, and of course he scored 81 against Toronto. He also did something else spectacular scoring 62 points through three quarters in a game. Who were the Lakers playing that game and what was the score of the other team vs. Kobe through three quarters? Hint

Dallas 61 - Kobe 62

Houston 61 - Kobe 63

Toronto 60 - Kobe 63

Atlanta 62 - Kobe 63

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which combination is correct for the order of the top four teams in the NBA from best to last? Hint

San Antonio, Miami, Phoenix , Dallas

Detroit, Dallas, San Antonio, Miami

Detroit, Miami, Phoenix, Dallas

Detroit, San Antonio, Dallas, Phoenix

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Question 10 of 10

10. Andre Igudala of the 76ers made a famous dunk during the season's slam dunk contest. What type of dunk was it? Hint

Between the legs twice

Dunk over Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Dunk from the foul line

Reverse dunk from behind the net

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which NBA superstar led the NBA in both points, points per game, and field goals made?

Answer: Kobe Bryant

Kobe led the league with 35.4 points a game. Finishing with 8 50+ point games and of course his legendary 81-point performance.

2. Despite the newly added veteran coach, Larry Brown, the New York Knicks finished in last place in the Eastern Conference.

Answer: True

The New York Knicks did finish last in the conference, even with veteran Coach Larry Brown, and superstar point guards like Steve Francis and "Starbury" (Stephon Marbury).

3. During the 2005-06 Shooting Stars Competition at the All-Star game, the half court shot was hit on the first attempt by two players. Which players were they?

Answer: Tony Parker, San Antonio / Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles

Tony Parker hit his teams first half court shot, earning them best time and the competition. Also, Kobe hit his first half court shot while playing along side Laker legend "Earvin" Magic Johsnon and WNBA legend, Lisa Leslie.

4. The season had some pretty good shot swatters. Who were the top 3 blockers in the NBA?

Answer: Andrei Kirelenko, Marcus Camby, Alonzo Mourning

The top 3 blockers were Andrei Kirelenko had 220, Marcus Camby with 184, and Mourning had 173.

5. Which 5 players where honored by being selected to the NBA All-First team?

Answer: Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Le Bron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Shaquille O ' Neal

All these players with the exception of Shaq, had career highs in 2005-06.

6. With Steve Nash winning his 2nd staright NBA MVP Award, he became only the second point guard to win multiple NBA MVP Awards. Who was the first?

Answer: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles

Magic's teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won 6 as a center.

7. Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic had the most total rebounds in regular season.

Answer: True

Kevin Garnett of the Timberwolves was the runner-up.

Answer: Dallas 61 - Kobe 62

The Lakers at that point were up 28, so Phil Jackson rested his star for the rest of the game.

9. Which combination is correct for the order of the top four teams in the NBA from best to last?

Answer: Detroit, San Antonio, Dallas, Phoenix

Detroit did finish with the leagues top record winning 64 out of 82 games. San Antonio finished just 1 game behind.

10. Andre Igudala of the 76ers made a famous dunk during the season's slam dunk contest. What type of dunk was it?

Answer: Reverse dunk from behind the net

Allen Iverson threw a lob of the back of the back board which set up this awesome dunk.

Source: Author balllla16

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