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Quiz about Some Firsts in the NBA Finals

Some Firsts in the NBA Finals Trivia Quiz

There have been a number of teams and players that have left their mark the NBA. Some are known well while others are left in the shadows. Just how well is your knowledge for the firsts in the NBA Finals? Take this quiz and find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by k2thepeakb13. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
k2thepeakb13

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,581

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which NBA player was the first to win two NBA Finals MVP awards? Hint

Willis Reed

Larry Bird

Michael Jordan

Wilt Chamberlain

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which NBA player was the first winner of the NBA Finals MVP despite being on the losing team? Hint

Bill Russell

Isaiah Thomas

Jerry West

George Mikan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which NBA team was the first to appear in two consecutive NBA Finals? Hint

Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers

Miami Heat

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which NBA team was the first expansion team to win the NBA Finals? Hint

Washington Capitols

Chicago Stags

Baltimore Bullets

Syracuse Nationals

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which NBA team became the first to lose three NBA Finals? Hint

Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers

New York Knickerbockers

Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which NBA team was the first to win an NBA title playing all seven games? Hint

Minneapolis Lakers

Philadelphia 76ers

Boston Celtics

Rochester Royals

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which NBA team was the first to win an NBA title against the Boston Celtics? Hint

Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers

St. Louis Hawks

San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which NBA team was the first to make 10 consecutive NBA Finals appearances? Hint

Detroit Pistons

Minneapolis/Lost Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics

Chicago Bulls

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which NBA team was the first to win an NBA title in four games? Hint

Minneapolis/Lost Angeles Lakers

Philadelphia Warriors

Syracuse Nationals

Boston Celtics

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which NBA team was the first to make more than 20 NBA Finals appearances overall? Hint

Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers

Chicago Bulls

Boston Celtics

San Antonio Spurs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which NBA player was the first to win two NBA Finals MVP awards?

Answer: Willis Reed

Willis Reed won his first NBA Finals MVP award in 1970 and his second in 1973, playing for the New York Knicks both times. He also played against the same team, Los Angeles Lakers, in each Finals.

2. Which NBA player was the first winner of the NBA Finals MVP despite being on the losing team?

Answer: Jerry West

Jerry West won the NBA Finals MVP award in 1969 (which was also the first year the award was handed out). It wasn't until 1972 that Jerry West won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers.

3. Which NBA team was the first to appear in two consecutive NBA Finals?

Answer: Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers made appearance in 1949 and 1950 in the NBA Finals. They were also able to win both times.

4. Which NBA team was the first expansion team to win the NBA Finals?

Answer: Baltimore Bullets

The Baltimore Bullets are also the first defunct team to play in the NBA and win the NBA Finals, doing so in 1948. The first NBA finals was held in 1947 in the leagues first season.

5. Which NBA team became the first to lose three NBA Finals?

Answer: New York Knickerbockers

The New York Knicks made appearances in the NBA Finals in 1951-52-53 and lost the first two to the Minneapolis Lakers and the third to Fort Wayne Pistons.

6. Which NBA team was the first to win an NBA title playing all seven games?

Answer: Rochester Royals

The Rochester Royals achieved this in 1951 against the New York Knicks. The Rochester Royals are also the first NBA team to have been located in four separate cities (Rochester from 1945-1957, Cincinnati from 1957-1972, Kansas City from 1972-1985, and Sacramento from 1985-2015).

7. Which NBA team was the first to win an NBA title against the Boston Celtics?

Answer: St. Louis Hawks

The St. Louis Hawks beat the Boston Celtics in 1958. They also were the first to play the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals the previous year in 1957 where they lost.

8. Which NBA team was the first to make 10 consecutive NBA Finals appearances?

Answer: Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics appeared in the NBA Finals from 1957-1966 winning nine titles and losing only once, in 1958.

9. Which NBA team was the first to win an NBA title in four games?

Answer: Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics beat the Minneapolis Lakers 4-0 in the 1959 NBA Finals which was the first of eight consecutive titles.

10. Which NBA team was the first to make more than 20 NBA Finals appearances overall?

Answer: Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers

The Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers made their 21st appearance in the NBA Finals in 1987 against the Boston Celtics.

Source: Author k2thepeakb13

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