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NBA Combo #3 Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz to test your knowledge on all fields of the NBA.

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

Author
theuntouchable

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
210,230

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
703

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many players did Vince Carter get traded for when the New Jersey Nets acquired him on their roster in the 2004-05 season? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team had the best record in the Eastern Conference in the 2004-05 season? Hint

New York Knicks

Detroit Pistons

Miami Heat

Boston Celtics

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was basketball invented? Hint

1899

1905

1891

1918

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the minimum number of players an NBA team must have dressed in uniform and on the bench for a game? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long is each overtime period of an NBA game? Hint

2 minutes

5 minutes

3 minutes

12 minutes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first Portland player to be selected to participate in an NBA All-Star Game? Hint

Geoff Petrie

Maurice Lucas

Sidney Wicks

Bill Walton

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of the following teams played in the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference during the 2004-05 season? Hint

New York Knicks

Miami Heat

Washington Wizards

Orlando Magic

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which San Antonio Spur won two rebounding titles as a Spur in the 90s? Hint

Dennis Rodman

Frank Brickowski

David Robinson

David Greenwood

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to the rule book, who is allowed to speak to the referees during a timeout? Hint

Team captain and head coach

Player with the most points in the game

No one can

General manager

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who collected the Dallas Mavericks' first-ever triple double? Hint

Dirk Nowitzki

Mark Aguirre

Sam Cassell

Michael Finley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many players did Vince Carter get traded for when the New Jersey Nets acquired him on their roster in the 2004-05 season?

Answer: 5

Vince Carter was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the New Jersey Nets for Aaron Williams, Eric Williams, Alonzo Mourning, and two 2006 first round draft picks.

2. Which team had the best record in the Eastern Conference in the 2004-05 season?

Answer: Miami Heat

The Miami Heat finished the 2004-05 season with a 55-27 record. The Phoenix Suns had a 61-21 record, which was easily the best record in the Western Conference.

3. When was basketball invented?

Answer: 1891

James Naismith, a teacher at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, is credited with inventing the sport of basketball in 1891.

4. What is the minimum number of players an NBA team must have dressed in uniform and on the bench for a game?

Answer: 8

A team must place five players on the floor to start the game. A minimum of three players must be on the bench dressed in uniform.

5. How long is each overtime period of an NBA game?

Answer: 5 minutes

If a NBA team does not beat their opposition in the time allocated, an overtime of five minutes is played.

6. Who was the first Portland player to be selected to participate in an NBA All-Star Game?

Answer: Geoff Petrie

Geoff Petrie became the first Portland player to play in a NBA All-Star Game.

7. Which one of the following teams played in the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference during the 2004-05 season?

Answer: New York Knicks

The New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and the Philadelphia 76ers played in the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference during the 2004-05 season. The Boston Celtics won the division and the Toronto Raptors finished last place.

8. Which San Antonio Spur won two rebounding titles as a Spur in the 90s?

Answer: Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman won the rebounding titles in the 1993-94 and 1994-95 season. He was then traded to the Chicago Bulls for a draft pick.

9. According to the rule book, who is allowed to speak to the referees during a timeout?

Answer: Team captain and head coach

Every team can has one or two captains. The captains navigate the play their team will run when they have ball. during a timeout, the captain and the head coach are the only ones allowed to talk to the referee. If someone else talks to the referee to argue a call, a technical foul is called on them.

10. Who collected the Dallas Mavericks' first-ever triple double?

Answer: Mark Aguirre

Mark Aguirre had a rare triple-double on March 18, 1982. He had 13 points, 12 steals, and an amazing 10 blocks in a game against the Boston Celtics.

Source: Author theuntouchable

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