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- There are a total of 45 general entries. We are selecting 30 for display.
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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 NBA 2006-07
| Which team had the longest losing streak of the season? | NBA 2006-07
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Boston Celtics. The Celtics lost 18th straight games, which was the franchise's worst ever.
| The NBA decided to bring the 'old game ball' back at the middle the 2006-07 season. When was the new synthetic game ball last used? | NBA 2006-07
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December 31, 2006. The new synthetic ball received lots of complaints from several players which forced the NBA to bring back the old game ball.
| Who won the season's Most Improved Player award? | NBA 2006-07
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Monta Ellis. Monta Ellis of the Warriors received a total of 352 votes, just 3 votes ahead of Sacramento's Kevin Martin.
| Which former Celtic coach and legend died prior to the 2006 to 2007 season? | NBA 2006-07
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Red Auerbach . Red Auerbach passed away last October 28, 2006. He was a very successful coach and led the Celtics to multiple championships.
| Which team was the best road team in the season? | NBA 2006-07
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Dallas Mavericks. They were 31-10 on the road and lost only 5 games at home, which helped them clinch the best record in the NBA.
| Where was the first game of the season played? | NBA 2006-07
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Miami. The Heat ended up losing that game to the Bulls, 108-66, and was the worst opening day showing of a defending champion.
| Which team took the 4th seed in the Western Conference? | NBA 2006-07
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Utah Jazz. Although the Rockets ended the season with a better record, the Jazz took the 4th seed because division champions are guaranteed at least the 4th seed. They won the Northwest Division while the Rockets ended third in the Southwest division.
| On Christmas Day 2006, the Lakers played the Heat. Did Shaq played in that game? | NBA 2006-07
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no. Shaq was still recovering from his knee surgery and didn't play. Although the Heat won, 101-85.
| Alan Henderson played for which teams in the 2006-07? | NBA 2006-07
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Sixers and Jazz. He started the season as a Sixer, and later was traded to the Jazz right before the trade deadline.
| On December 17, 2006, Gilbert Arenas scored how many points against the Lakers, a new game high for him? | NBA 2006-07
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60. 21 of the 60 points came from free throws, shooting 21 out of 27. They won that game in overtime, 147-141.
Memphis Grizzlies. They ended the season 22-60, but failed to win the draft lottery. They ended up getting the fourth pick.
| Who averaged the most rebounds per game in the season? | NBA 2006-07
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Kevin Garnett. Kevin Garnett avergaed 12.8 rebound per game and was named to 2006-07 NBA 3rd Team, the only one doing it without his team qualifying for the playoffs.
| Which team committed the most technical fouls during the 2006-07 season? | NBA 2006-07
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Detroit Pistons. Detroit was led by Mr. Technical, Rasheed Wallace.
| Which players averaged at least 20 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds per game during the 2006-07 season? | NBA 2006-07
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Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant. Tracy, LeBron, and Kobe all accomplished this. Vince Carter, Dwayne Wade, and Gilbert Arenas were all only fractions off.
| How many players averaged at least 20 points per game and 10 rebounds per game? | NBA 2006-07
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5. Tim Duncan, Carlos Boozer, Kevin Garnett, Chris Bosh, and Zach Randolph all accomplished this feat in the season.
| Which gunslinger flung up 55 more 3-pointer attempts than the second most finisher? | NBA 2006-07
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Gilbert Arenas. Agent Zero was the third leading scorer for the year and had many unbelievable finishes, staking his claim as one of the premier gaurds in the NBA.
| Which International player was the leader in points per game for international players in the season? | NBA 2006-07
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Dirk Nowitzki. Dirk averaged 24.6 points per game and earned his first MVP award although he and his Mavs were early exits for the playoffs.
| The NBA champions Miami Heat opened up the 2006-07 season full of joy and confidence from the precious season. What team shattered their good spirits with a 42-point win over the Heat on opening night? | 2006-07 NBA Season
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Chicago Bulls. Chicago opened up the season on a terrific note, with every player on their team scoring against the then champion Heat.
| During the offseason leading into the 2007-08 season, Kevin Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics for a record 5:1 ratio in favor of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Who were the players in the package that won over the Wolves, and allowed them to trade their franchise for? | 2006-07 NBA Season
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Sebastian Telfair, Ryan Gomes, Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff and Gerald Green,. This record deal also had Boston dealing 2 first round draft selections to the Wolves who are entering a rebuilding phase for their franchise going into the 2007-08 season. To help rebuild, the majority of the players in the package, (4 of 5) were young and have great potential. Theo Ratliff was added to the deal because he had an expiring contract and this helped for financial reasons.
| What is the one statistical catergory on the Cleveland Cavaliers that neither LeBron James nor Zydrunas Ilgauskas finished in one of the top 2 spots on their team during the 2006-07 season? | 2006-07 NBA Season
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3pt%. 3pt% was the only catergory on the Cavs team that James and Ilgauskas did not finish in the top 2. That right belonged to Ira Newble and Daniel Gibson. Bron Bron and The Big Z were both very critical parts to the Cav's '07 final run.
| In the NBA draft following the 2006-07 season, the Florida Gators had 5 players drafted into the NBA. Which is not a team that selected a Gator? | 2006-07 NBA Season
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Milwaukee Bucks. Taurean Green was drafted by the Blazers, Joakim Noah by the Bulls, and Al Horford by the Hawks. Also, Corey Brewer and Chris Richard were drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves. 2007 was a great year for Gator Nation.
| Who was the only player to be in the top 10 in his conference, in both rebounds and assists during the season? | 2006-07 NBA Season
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Jason Kidd. Jason Kidd averaged a staggering 13ppg, 8.2rpg, and 9.2 apg. This placed him 1st in the Eastern Conference in assists per game and 7th in rebounds per game. His great statistical year and his phenomenal leadership helped lead the New Jersey Nets into the postseason.
| Who was the guard/forward that was second in the NBA in blocks per game? | 2006-07 NBA Season
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Josh Smith. The Atlanta Hawks's Smith averaged an outstanding 2.9 blocks per game during the '06-07 season, second only to Nuggets center Marcus Camby.
Carmelo Anthony. Melo led the Nuggets in scoring and helped them secure the 6th seed in the West, where they lost to the World Champion San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.
Gilbert Arenas. Arenas says "Hibachi" everytime he attempts a shot in a game. He uses the term to describe his game as being as hot as a Hibachi grill. Gilbert Arenas helped the Wizards to winning record and a playoff spot in the '07 playoffs.
| Steve Nash won another assist title in the season. Who was 4th in assists in 2006-07? | NBA 2006-07 Leaders
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Chris Paul. Chris Paul managed to come 4th in assists that season with 8.9 assists a game with the New Orleans Hornets.
Jason Kapono. Jason Kapono hit .514 from three-point range, he would also go on to win the 3-point shootout at the NBA all-star weekend while representing his Miami Heat in Las Vegas.
Kyle Korver. Philadelphia 76er youngster Kyle Korver led the league with a high percentage from the free throw line.
Mikki Moore. Mikki Moore shot .609 from the floor, which was actually a big suprise, especially for the New Jersy Nets which was the team that acquired him from the Development League.
| Which player caused an upset to Ron Artest by taking his steals title, in the last game of the season? | NBA 2006-07 Leaders
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Baron Davis. Baron Davis, a point guard for the Warriors, needed three steals to pass Ron Artest of the Kings, he took his chance and went for gold, barely passing Artest by 0.01 of a steal to win the steals title.
| Marcus Camby had the highest block average per game in the season. Who was the second? | NBA 2006-07 Leaders
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Josh Smith. Young Atlanta Hawk Josh Smith surprisingly managed to come 2nd in blocked shots per game with an average of 2.9.
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