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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
994

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Question 1 of 25

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

1974

1964

1968

1970

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Question 2 of 25

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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Question 3 of 25

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

LeRoy Ellis

Bill Walton

Oscar Robertson

Geoff Petrie

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Question 4 of 25

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

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 25

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

LeRoy Ellis

Geoff Petrie

Bill Walton

Rolland Todd

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Question 6 of 25

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

Mike Dunleavy

Rolland Todd

Rick Adelman

Lenny Wilkens

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Question 7 of 25

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

Rookie of the Year

MVP of the Finals

MVP

team captain

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Question 8 of 25

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

Lenny Wilkens

Rolland Todd

Bill Walton

Rick Adelman

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Question 9 of 25

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

points

steals

blocks

rebounds

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Question 10 of 25

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

1976-77

1977-78

1975-76

1978-79

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Question 11 of 25

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

Philadelphia

Boston

Chicago

Washington

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Question 12 of 25

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

Julius Erving

Larry Steele

Bill Walton

Sidney Wicks

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Question 13 of 25

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

1984

1983

1982

1985

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Question 14 of 25

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

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Question 15 of 25

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

400

600

500

300

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Question 16 of 25

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

Gary Payton

Hakeem Olajuwon

Karl Malone

Michael Jordan

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Question 17 of 25

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

Rick Adelman

Rolland Todd

Mike Dunleavy

Lenny Wilkens

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Question 18 of 25

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

Rip City

Clyde's Glide

Pimp City

Rick's Home

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Question 19 of 25

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

Drexler, Duckworth, Porter

Drexler, Williams, Porter

Drexler, Kersey, Porter

Drexler, Kersey, Ainge

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Question 20 of 25

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

Drexler, Robinson, Kersey

Kersey, Porter, Drexler

Porter, Williams, Duckworth

Robinson, Porter, Drexler

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Question 21 of 25

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

1993-94

1996-97

1995-96

1994-95

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Question 22 of 25

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

Sabonis, Robinson, Strickland

Strickland, Murray, Ainge

Murray, Porter, Ainge

Robinson, Strickland, Ainge

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Question 23 of 25

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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Question 24 of 25

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

Pippen, Smith, Kemp

Pippen, Kemp, Grant

Pippen, Kemp, Schrempf

Pippen, Smith, Schrempf

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Question 25 of 25

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

Payton, Mourning

Kemp, Payton

Kemp, Davis

Payton, Davis

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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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