Lakers v. Celtics : Hardwood Wars

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1. Through 2003, how many times have the Lakers and Celtics met in the NBA finals? 12 10 8 6

2. In game 7 of the 1962 finals, the score was tied with seconds to play. Which Laker missed a last second shot that would have won the series? Elgin Baylor Frank Selvy Jerry West Leroy Ellis

3. In the 1969 finals, the Celtics trailed 2 games to 1, and were down by one point in game 4, when which man hit a game winning shot to even the series? Sam Jones Bill Russell John Havlicek Tom Chambers

4. In game 7 of the 1969 finals, the Celtics, after squandering a large lead, led by 2 late in the game. With the 24 second clock approaching zero, which man made a shot that hit the back of the rim, bounced high in the air, and went through the hoop to clinch the victory? Jo Jo White John Havlicek Bill Russell Don Nelson

5. Who was the MVP of the 1969 NBA finals? Don Nelson Bill Russell Jerry West John Havlicek

6. After losing game one in 1984, the Celtics trailed by two late in game two, as the Lakers were inbounding the ball. Who stole the inbounds pass and made a layup to tie the game, which the Celtics won in overtime? Gerald Henderson Robert Parrish Dennis Johnson M.L. Carr

7. The Celitcs won game 1 of the 1985 finals 148-114. What did this game become known as? The Lakers' Lament The Beantown Blowout The Memorial Day Massacre The Pulverizing on the Parquet

8. Who was the MVP of the 1985 finals? Byron Scott Magic Johnson Kareem Abdul Jabbar James Worthy

9. In 1987, the Lakers led the series 2 games to 1, and in game 4 had cut a Celtics' 19 point lead to one with just seconds to go. Who sank a hook shot to give the Lakers the victory? Magic Johnson Michael Cooper Kareem Abdul Jabbar A.C. Green

10. In game 6 of the 1987 finals, the Lakers led 3 games to 2, but trailed the Celtics in the 3rd quarter. On a ball that seemed certain to go out of bounds near mid court, which Laker sprinted and dove head first to slap the ball back in to a teammate, who drove for a layup? Byron Scott Kurt Rambis Michael Cooper James Worthy